Lawn tennis derives its name from the French tenez, hold, as in striking the ball, the racket must be firmly held. The game originated in France, in the 15th century, and Louis XI., Henry II., and Charles IX., were expert players. M. Borre, who died in 1873, for many years superintendent of the tennis court at the Tuilleries, was considered the best player who ever lived. The oldest English tennis court was built early in the 16th century, in Hampton Court Palace.
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