Aayush's English Blog: The Game of Tennis!

Introduction

You probably have heard of players such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, or Novak Djokovic. And you probably have heard of the famous game they all play. That's right, its called tennis. But have you heard of the history behind tennis? If not, then this is the perfect place for you to find out! Well according to Wikipedia," Most historians believe that tennis originated in the monastic cloisters in northern France in the 12th century, but the ball was then struck with the palm of the hand, hence the name jeu de paume ("game of the palm"). It was not until the 16th century that rackets came into use, and the game began to be called "tennis." It was popular in England and France, although the game was only played indoors where the ball could be hit off the wall. Henry VIII of England was a big fan of this game, which historians now refer to as real tennis." In fact, even at that time, players could make a living out of tennis.

My Opinion

In my opinion. the best player at the moment, right now, is Rafael Nadal. In fact, he is even ranked number one in the ESPN top rankings, with Novak Djokovic right behind him. I think that Nadal is the best player because he has immense power, something that manages to defeat most players. Inn fact, his forearm is so strong, that many players like Djokovic mainly try to hit the ball to his back hand. However, even then, Nadal manages to defeat his opponent. Another reason why I think Nadal is the best player is because of all the trophies he has collected and all of the tournaments he has won. He has won 14 Grand Slam men's singles titles, along with many more unbelievable feats! This is why I think Nadal is the best player in the world.

Conclusion

In conclusion, tennis has a very fascinating history, Starting in the monastic cloister's in northern France, this spectacular and special game has made its way into modern day courts. Many players such as Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal, have all imprinted their names into these courts, dazzling the millions of spectators worldwide. I think that at the moment Rafael Nadal is the best player in the world, mainly because of the many tournaments he has won and the hundreds of opponents he has defeated. Thank you for looking at my blog!