lawn tennis
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Meaning
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
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The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon is famous for its lawn tennis tournament, but retains an active croquet section.
“This is a decision that we have not taken lightly, and we have done so with the highest regard for public health and the wellbeing of all those who come together to make Wimbledon happen,” Ian Hewitt, the All England Lawn Tennis Club Chairman, said.
Professional sports were the norm, although some new activities reached an upscale amateur audience, such as lawn tennis and golf.
New games became popular almost overnight, including golf, lawn tennis, cycling and hockey.