英语论文 网球在以英语为母语的国家的发展.docxVIP

2021年-2022年最新 PAGE 5 PAGE The tennis in major English-speaking countries 1. History of Tennis 1.1 Early Years The history of tennis dates back several thousand years. The game was first created by European monks to be played for entertainment purposes during religious ceremonies. To begin with, the ball was hit with the hand. Soon the leather glove came into existence. This was soon replaced with an adaptive handle for effective hitting and serving of the ball. Thus was born the first racquet. With the evolution of the racket, the tennis balls also underwent frequent alterations. The fir