Tennis has its roots in a ball game played by French monks in the 12th century, which was called "jeu de paume". Over time, the game evolved, and players started using racquets to hit the ball. The game was then known as "real tennis" or "royal tennis" and was played by European aristocrats. In the late 19th century, a new version of the game called "lawn tennis" was developed, which used a lightweight ball and was played on grass courts. This version of the game quickly gained popularity wor...