Tennis is a gladiator duel in a nice white outfit. Two people (or four) smack a fuzzy yellow ball at inhuman speeds. Then they grunt like they’re lifting a car.
Players can hit serves over 150 mph. That’s faster than a highway speed limit. And you’re expected to return it with a tiny racket.
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It’s also the only sport where silence is enforced. Fans get yelled at for coughing during a point. But you’re allowed to go wild the second the rally ends. Weird, right?
Quirky detail: Wimbledon still insists on all-white clothing. If you show up with a tiny pink trim, they send you home to change. No mercy.
