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Tennis Facts

Surprising facts about tennis — the sport of aces, Grand Slams, and century-long rivalries.

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The first video game was created in the 1950s—called Tennis for Two. Pixels walked so consoles could run. ✓ FACT
Table tennis is a competitive Olympic sport. Blink and you miss the rally. ✓ FACT
Tennis balls were originally white before being changed to yellow for better visibility on TV. Fashion adjusted for technology. ✓ FACT
The fastest serve in tennis was recorded at 263.4 km/h (163.7 mph). Blink and it’s past you. ✓ FACT
The longest tennis match lasted over 11 hours at Wimbledon 2010. Endurance became legend. ✓ FACT
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. Grass courts, strawberries, and tradition. ✓ FACT
The first video game was developed in the 1950s and called Tennis for Two. Pong’s great-grandparent. ✓ FACT
The first video game was 'Tennis for Two', created in 1958. Basically Pong’s prehistoric ancestor. ✓ FACT
Tennis was invented as a polite way to argue across a net. Passive-aggression, but athletic. ✗ FAKE
The first tennis grunt was an accidental sneeze that became tradition. ✗ FAKE
The first tennis racket was made from a tree that wanted fame. ✗ FAKE

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