Highlights
Historians believe that tennis originated in the 12th century in France but without using rackets. In the 18th and early 19th centuries, racquet sports emerged in England; in 1877 a tennis tournament, Wimbledon, was played for the first time.
The game begins with the service (precise and spinning or flat and powerful), as the athlete who does it tries to start and finish the point, with a movement of the racket. A service can reach 250 km/h, but tennis is not only about power, but also about speed.
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Guido Andreozzi took the bronze in a match against his compatriot.
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Despite all his efforts, Facundo Bagnis went home without a medal.
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Two Argentinians faced off for the bronze medal in Lima 2019 tennis competition, with Guido Andreozzi coming out as winner.
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The match between Veronica Cepede and Carolina Alves made the stands vibrate with excitement at the Lawn Tennis Club.
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The Paraguay player beat Brazil and got the bronze medal in this competition.
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The Brazilian player showed her passion for tennis in this match at Lima 2019.
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The Paraguayan tennis player burst into joy after collecting the bronze.
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On this occasion, Paraguay collected the bronze medal in tennis.
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Two Argentinians faced off for the bronze medal in Lima 2019 tennis competition, with Guido Andreozzi coming out as winner.
Copyright Paul Vallejos / News Services Lima 2019
The match between Veronica Cepede and Carolina Alves made the stands vibrate with excitement at the Lawn Tennis Club.
Copyright Paul Vallejos / News Services Lima 2019
