From Monks to Millions: The Incredible Origin of Tennis

Описание: Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world today — but its origins are far older and stranger than most people realize.

In this episode of Origins of the Game, we travel back over 1,000 years to discover how tennis began as a medieval handball game played by monks in French monasteries. Long before rackets, grass courts, or Wimbledon, players shouted “Tenez!” as they served the ball — a word that may have inspired the name tennis itself.

You’ll discover how the game became a favorite of kings like Henry VIII, how “Real Tennis” evolved into lawn tennis in Victorian England, and how the first Wimbledon Championship helped turn tennis into a global phenomenon. From ancient stone courtyards to modern Grand Slam stadiums, this is the complete story of how tennis evolved into the high-speed, high-stakes sport we know today.

If you’ve ever wondered:
• Who invented tennis
• How tennis started
• What Real Tennis is
• Why Wimbledon is so important
• How tennis became a global sport

This documentary-style video explains it all.

What surprised you the MOST about the origins of tennis? 🎾

Was it…
👑 That kings were obsessed with it?
⛪ That it started in monasteries?
🏟️ Or how different “Real Tennis” was from the modern game?

Drop your answer below — I read every comment 👀

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