As a tennis expert with years of experience both on and off the court, I'm well-versed in the intricacies of the game. Here are the basic rules of tennis: 1. Objective: The primary goal in tennis is to hit the ball over the net and into the opponent's court in such a way that it cannot be returned legally. A point is scored when the opponent fails to return the ball. 2. Scoring: Tennis is scored in a unique way, starting with "love" (0), then 15, 30, and 40. The first player to reach 40, and be two points ahead, wins the game. If both players reach 40, it's called a "deuce." From there, a player must win by two clear points, which are called "advantage" and "game." 3. Service: The game always begins with a serve, which is taken from behind the baseline. The server must hit the ball diagonally into the opponent's service box. 4. Faults: If the serve is not successful, it's called a "fault." A player gets two attempts to serve; if both are faults, the server loses the point. 5. Rally: After the serve, players may continue to hit the ball back and forth over the net. The ball must land in the opponent's court to be considered a legal shot. 6. Out and Faults: If the ball hits the net but still lands in the correct service box, it's called a "let," and the serve is repeated. If the ball lands outside the lines or fails to clear the net, it's an "out" or "fault." 7. Advantage Serve: In doubles, if the server's team wins the point, they choose which server will serve the next point. If the receiving team wins the point, they switch receivers. 8. Sets and Matches: A match is typically won by the player who wins the best of three or five sets. A set is won by the player who wins at least six games, and at least two games more than the opponent. 9. Tiebreak: If the score reaches 6-6 in a set, a tiebreak is played. The first to reach seven points, with a margin of at least two points, wins the tiebreak and the set. 10. Etiquette: Tennis has a strong code of sportsmanship. Players are expected to call balls as "in" or "out" honestly, and to be courteous to opponents, officials, and spectators. read more >>

The basic rules of tennis. Around the Academy: The aim. Tennis is a game played on a rectangular court by either two players (singles) or four (doubles). Players stand on opposite sides of a net and use a stringed racket to hit a ball back and forth to each other.read more >>