I WONDER - When Were Tennis Rackets Invented?

Before tennis rackets, players used their hands, which often became red and swollen. Some used custom gloves or wrapped rope for protection. In 1874, Major Walter C. Wingfield invented the first tennis racket, made from solid wood, resembling a larger table tennis racket.

Before the invention of tennis rackets, how did players protect their hands during the game?

• They wore custom-made gloves.

• They used wooden paddles.

• They used metal shields.

• They applied ointments.

What was a common issue faced by players before the invention of tennis rackets?

• Hands becoming red and swollen

• Inadequate playing fields

• Difficulty in finding opponents

• Lack of proper footwear

Who is credited with inventing the first tennis racket?

• Arthur Ashe

• Serena Williams

• Roger Federer

• Major Walter C. Wingfield

What material was used to make the first tennis rackets?

• Metal

• Rubber

• Solid wood

• Plastic

How did the size of the first tennis rackets compare to modern table tennis rackets?

• They were smaller.

• They were the same size.

• They were much larger.

• They were slightly larger.