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What is the history of tennis?

What is the history of tennis?

History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast vor 4 Wochen

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Have you ever wondered how tennis started? Believe it or not, it
didn't begin with bouncy yellow balls and fancy rackets! Hundreds
of years ago, French monks invented the game to get some exercise
in their stone courtyards. But instead of rackets, they used their
bare hands to smack a heavy leather ball stuffed with sheep's
wool—and sometimes even human hair! Ouch! In this fascinating
episode of History's Not Boring, Mira and Finn serve up the
incredible history of tennis! You'll discover how the sport evolved
from monks playing the "Game of the Palm" to kings playing in
massive royal castles. Find out how early rackets were strung with
sheep intestines, why a score of zero is actually called "love"
(hint: it has to do with eggs!), and why the very first Wimbledon
tournament was held just to raise money to fix a broken grass
roller pulled by a pony! From a game with the completely
unpronounceable ancient Greek name "Sphairistikè" to the massive
Grand Slam tournaments of today, get ready to smash some amazing
historical facts. Hit play and let's explore the wild, wacky
origins of tennis!