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7 de maio de 2025
The longest tennis rally in history was a 29-minute, 643-shot exchange between Vicki Nelson-Dunbar and Jean Hepner in 1984. By the end, both players were probably wishing for a shorter rally… like 10 shots.
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15 de abril de 2025
In 1984, a tennis tournament was played using tennis balls so big they almost looked like inflatable beach balls! These giant balls were used in a charity exhibition match between tennis stars and some famous faces. Watching them try to serve these monsters was like watching someone toss a beach ball into a small swimming […]
13 de abril de 2025
Yes, dogs have their own tennis tournament called The Woofstock in the U.S.! Dogs compete in a match where they attempt to retrieve a ball, and the real competition is how quickly they can do it. It’s the ultimate game of fetch.
7 de abril de 2025
Serena Williams holds the record for most Grand Slam singles titles by any player in the Open Era. Her opponents often feel like they are chasing a moving target. She’s a tennis machine!
1 de abril de 2025
In tennis, achieving a Grand Slam means winning the four major tournaments—Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open—all in one year. Its a feat so rare, it’s like getting a full set of collectors cards in one go.
29 de março de 2025
The longest tennis match ever played was in 2010, lasting a whopping 11 hours and 5 minutes. Thats longer than some relationships! John Isner and Nicolas Mahut fought it out in Wimbledon, making history and leaving spectators thinking, When will this end?