History of Tennis: Origins, Early Tennis Inventions, Great Beginnings
Trace the history of tennis from its earliest origins through the most recent milestones at the Grand Slam events.
The Origins and Early History of Tennis
Did tennis originate in ancient Egypt or in the courtyards of 11th century French monasteries?
Did tennis originate in ancient Egypt or in the courtyards of 11th century French monasteries?
Major Records in Tennis History Maze
Try to weave your way through ten questions about the all-time tennis records with as few steps as possible.
Try to weave your way through ten questions about the all-time tennis records with as few steps as possible.
Tennis All-Time Records
Which players own the all-time records in tennis history, such as Grand Slams and most tournaments won?
Which players own the all-time records in tennis history, such as Grand Slams and most tournaments won?
An Evolutionary History of Tennis Racquets
How tennis racquets have evolved from the earliest pre-racquets through the long wooden era to the advanced technologies we see today.
How tennis racquets have evolved from the earliest pre-racquets through the long wooden era to the advanced technologies we see today.
Arthur Ashe: Much More Than Tennis
Few athletes have contributed as much as did Arthur Ashe.
Few athletes have contributed as much as did Arthur Ashe.
Australian Open History Quiz
A fun quiz on the history of the Australian Open tennis tournament and its greatest players.
A fun quiz on the history of the Australian Open tennis tournament and its greatest players.
Evolution of Pro Forehand Grips
Contemporary forehand grips have changed tennis.
Contemporary forehand grips have changed tennis.
French Open History Quiz
See how much you know about the history of the French Open tennis tournament, a.k.a. Roland Garros. This quiz will grade itself and show you the correct answers where needed.
See how much you know about the history of the French Open tennis tournament, a.k.a. Roland Garros. This quiz will grade itself and show you the correct answers where needed.
The Players Who Made Today's Tennis
The four players who most profoundly shaped the way tennis is played today.
The four players who most profoundly shaped the way tennis is played today.
U.S. Open History Maze
Try to weave your way through ten variably tough questions about U.S. Open history.
Try to weave your way through ten variably tough questions about U.S. Open history.
Wimbledon History Maze
Try to weave your way through ten variably tough questions about Wimbledon history.
Try to weave your way through ten variably tough questions about Wimbledon history.
Australian Open 1905-2000
Concise listing of the results of Australian Open finals.
Concise listing of the results of Australian Open finals.
The Championships Wimbledon: History
Official site presents several live camera views of the grounds and action, daily updates, and interviews with the players.
Official site presents several live camera views of the grounds and action, daily updates, and interviews with the players.
"Chrissie Talks Tennis: Reflections On The Game"
A Naples Daily News article quoting Chris Evert on her rivalry with Martina and comparisons with the men's game and today's women's game.
A Naples Daily News article quoting Chris Evert on her rivalry with Martina and comparisons with the men's game and today's women's game.
The Early Lawn Tennis Collection
The main attractions here are photos of very early tennis racquets and drawings of early tennis scenes.
The main attractions here are photos of very early tennis racquets and drawings of early tennis scenes.
French Open 1925-99
Concise listing of the results of French Open finals.
Concise listing of the results of French Open finals.
History of Lawn Tennis
A nicely illustrated narrative of the evolution of tennis from 1873 to 1938, augmented by additional articles and a gallery.
A nicely illustrated narrative of the evolution of tennis from 1873 to 1938, augmented by additional articles and a gallery.
History of Roland Garros
A relatively detailed history, with nice touches of wider historical perspective.
A relatively detailed history, with nice touches of wider historical perspective.
The History of Tennis and the LTA
This set of brief articles on tennis history inlcudes an article on the history of scoring and articles devoted to each of several periods.
This set of brief articles on tennis history inlcudes an article on the history of scoring and articles devoted to each of several periods.
Lawn and Real Tennis
An intelligent piece, with particularly interesting speculations about the origins of the scoring system.
An intelligent piece, with particularly interesting speculations about the origins of the scoring system.
Real Tennis
Dedicated to preserving the original game, which was played in a complex, indoor court.
Dedicated to preserving the original game, which was played in a complex, indoor court.
The Royal Tennis Court
A history of the original indoor game, plus details of the court and rules. Tennis quotations dating back to Chaucer.
A history of the original indoor game, plus details of the court and rules. Tennis quotations dating back to Chaucer.
Sanex WTA Tour History
An overview of the women's tour since its 1970 inception.
An overview of the women's tour since its 1970 inception.
Tennis
The history link takes you down the page to a detailed essay starting from the invention of lawn tennis in 1873.
The history link takes you down the page to a detailed essay starting from the invention of lawn tennis in 1873.
"Tennis' heritage was its pride and curse"
An interesting reflection upon the origins and evolution of tennis, from ESPN.com.
An interesting reflection upon the origins and evolution of tennis, from ESPN.com.
US Open 1881-1999
Concise listing of the results of US Open finals.
Concise listing of the results of US Open finals.
Wimbledon 1877-1999
Concise listing of the results of Wimbledon finals.
Concise listing of the results of Wimbledon finals.