How old are the rules of tennis? The first rules of tennis were made official in 1875. It was not until 1888, however, that the final version-which is still in […]
When was the FIT(Italian Tennis Federation) founded?
When was the FIT – Italian Tennis Federation – founded? The Italian Tennis Federation, often abbreviated “FIT,” was founded in 1894. Although the sport was practiced in much of Europe […]
The “Spaghetti Racket” In 1977, the “spaghetti racket” was invented. This was a double-stringed, double-knotted racket with a strange pattern. The first prototype featured 36 vertical strings intertwined with 5 […]
How high was the tennis net in the past? Did you know that, until 1883, the tennis net was twice as high as it is today? However, the improvements were […]
Why is the ground of the field red? Why is the soil of the tennis court-is it red? Because the surface slows down the ball after rebound, thus helping players […]
Come play tennis Come and PLAY! Our tennis school, Sampayo High Tennis School(HTS), offers courses for every level of preparation – both for those who have never held a racket […]
Padel Terms: “BANDEJA” BANDEJA: literally means “tray” in Spanish and is one of the main strokes of padel. The main objective of the Bandeja is to help the player regain […]
