by clairenicholson | Dec 7, 2024 | History, Uncategorized
The Origins and Evolution of Lawn Tennis Tennis, a sport beloved by millions worldwide, has a fascinating history rooted in centuries-old traditions and innovations. It began, named as ‘lawn tennis’ purely because of the surface it was played on. From its...
by clairenicholson | Feb 17, 2024 | History
Visiting Wimbledon in February and it’s clear there’s an atmosphere of preparation. Preparation for this years’ event is well underway – and amongst the sounds of the tournament blaring over the grounds’ speakers, there’s a quiet sense of working towards a...
by clairenicholson | Nov 18, 2023 | History
Tennis, a sport enjoyed by millions worldwide. Now, the tennis season revolves around 4 grand slams, the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open. Tennis history just isn’t discussed as much as it should be. Tennis’ past is just as rich as...
