Known as the sport of kings, the modern game of tennis began in Birmingham, England as far back as the late 19th century. Believe it or not, the rules of the game have not changed dramatically over the years and it has enticed millions of fans worldwide.
Tennis is one of the Summer Olympic sports and has been a welcome addition to the Paralympics programme since 1992. The Grand Slam tournament , also commonly known as "The Majors" is the most prestigious of titles to win for players and consists.
The Australian Open - Melbourne, Australia (played on hard courts)
The French Open - Paris, France (played on red clay courts)
Wimbledon - London, England (played on grass courts)
The US Open - New York, USA (played on hard courts)
The Australian Open - Melbourne, Australia (played on hard courts)
The French Open - Paris, France (played on red clay courts)
Wimbledon - London, England (played on grass courts)
The US Open - New York, USA (played on hard courts)
