Tennis is a perfect game for physical fitness. The beauty of the game lies in its swiftness and dexterity and unlike other sports where the spectators cheer as wildly as possible, tennis, though thousands gather to watch the game, pin drop silence is maintained. So much silence prevails over the tennis court, that it makes the whole process of watching a game of tennis, thrilling as well as entertaining. Indian tennis may not be the world`s best tennis, but we surely do have world-class players. It`s because of such players that Indians too are following tennis with renewed interest, and youngsters are entering the sport at a very early stage, inspired by these stars.

It is the one of the few sports, though physically straining, where men and women both have the same rules. Along with this, the female players` records are more or less in proportion with the men. The mixed doubles feature of tennis gives an opportunity for men and women to play the game together. Razor sharp concentration, rock steady stands, feet with supreme agility, and tons of stamina are just a few ingredients for an ideal tennis player. Watching a tennis player in action, especially one who is in the peak of his form is one of the most amazing sights, showing glimpses of the extreme potential concealed within the human body. Tennis players burn out faster than other sportspersons; the reason is but obvious, as tennis requires the player to be in constant activity during the full course of a game, whereas in team games like cricket player`s activity in comparison with tennis is very much minimal.

Apart from being a severe muscle oriented, physically demanding game, tennis also requires a strategic mind, in close proportions to that of a chess player. A carefully planned game, will ensure you a stable position to play your shots and you can tire your opponent out by your carefully timed placements. This is why international games are extremely exciting to watch, as both the opponents are equally matched, both in brain and brawn.

History of Tennis
Like cricket, the origins of tennis can also be traced to England. History says that tennis in its current form was played in the British nation in 1870s. A decade later, the British Army and Civilian Officers familiarized India with the game.

Rules of Tennis
The rules in tennis are pretty simple which is one of the chief reasons why it is such a famous sport. The tennis court is rectangular in shape - 78 feet long and 27 feet wide. The court is divided into two equal halves courtesy a net suspended from a cord or metal cable whose diameter shouldn`t exceed 0.8 cm. The ends of the cord are attached to the top of two posts, the diameter of which should not exceed 15 cm.

Tennis Players
The treasury of Indian sports has a few players from tennis who have dazzled the world. From Vijay Amritraj to the latest sensation Sania Mirza, a huge collection of such jewels adorn the collection of the Indian tennis jewel box. One should not forget even the immense contribution of the most famous Indian duo: Leander Paes & Mahesh Bhupathi, who have been synoymous with modern tennis.

Tennis Academies & Tournaments
A result of the die hard passion of the players, the Tennis Academies in India can be summarised as "of the legends, by the legends and for those who have it in them to become legends". Such acedemies prepare the budding players to perform in various Indian and international tournaments and shine bright in thier career.