Tennis is played on a rectangular court divided by a net. Players use a racquet to hit a felt-covered rubber ball over the net, aiming to score points by landing the ball in the opponent's court in such a way that they cannot return it. A standard match is scored in sets, with each set consisting of games. A player must win at least six games by a margin of two to win a set. Most professional matches are best-of-three or best-of-five sets.

Tennis enjoys immense popularity in countries like the USA, UK, Spain, France, Switzerland, Serbia, and Australia. With tennis academies and tournaments happening year-round, aspiring players have many pathways to go professional. The ATP and WTA tours offer platforms for top talents to shine, and Olympic tennis continues to grow in prestige.