Basic Rules of Tennis

What is the maximum number of sets in a standard tennis match?

• 7

• 10

• 3

• 5

How many points does a player need to win a game in tennis?

• 5 points

• 3 points

• 6 points

• 4 points

What is the term used when a player serves the ball and it hits the net but still goes over?

• fault serve

• double fault

• overhead serve

• let serve

What is the area called where the serve must land in the opponent's court?

• Service area

• Return zone

• Service box

• Play area

What happens if the score reaches 40-40 in a game?

• The game ends immediately.

• A player wins automatically.

• The game continues with deuce rules.

• The score resets to 0-0.

What is the name of the line that runs parallel to the net and marks the service area?

• Service box

• Net line

• Baseline

• Service line

How many serves does a player get to start a point?

• 3 serves

• 1 serve

• 2 serves

• 5 serves

What is the term for a serve that is not in play due to hitting the net or going out?

• fault

• double fault

• let

• ace

What is the rule regarding foot faults during a serve?

• A player must not step on or over the baseline before hitting the serve.

• A player can step on the baseline after hitting the serve.

• A player is allowed to step on the court before serving.

• A player must serve from behind the service line.

What is the significance of the 'deuce' in tennis scoring?

• Deuce means a player has won the game.

• Deuce indicates a score of 30-30 in tennis.

• Deuce is a term used for a player serving the ball.

• Deuce indicates a tie at 40-40, requiring a player to win two consecutive points to win the game.