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A racket sport played individually (singles) or in pairs (doubles) where players hit a felt-covered rubber ball over a net, trying to prevent the opponent from returning it.

A condition (lateral epicondylitis) involving pain or inflammation on the outside of the elbow, often caused by repetitive wrist and arm motions.

Matches are generally played as best-of-three sets, though men's Grand Slam tournaments are best-of-five sets. Best-of-Three Sets Best-of-Three Sets A set consists of individual games.

Select based on head size (larger for beginners), weight (lighter for easy swinging), and grip size.

When a player advances to the next round automatically because their opponent withdraws prior to the match starting.

A piece of jewelry made of a symmetrical line of diamonds on a thin metal chain. It earned its name in 1987 when tennis star Chris Evert dropped hers during the US Open, prompting a match pause. You can find more unique sports trivia like this at Sports LNV.