Sports today are not limited to being a source of entertainment or recreation. Which have assumed a wider dimension and have certainly achieved higher stature. Today every sport has a governing body behind it, which regulates every aspect of the game. Tennis being a popular sport is no exception, and has its own set of rules that govern it.

Tennis rules were first adopted on 1 January 1924. The responsibility for developing standards and regulations for tennis federation meets International Tennis. It is assisted by a Rules of Tennis Committee, which periodically monitors rules and make recommendations for any changes, if necessary. Recommended changes to the rules may be permanently or for a limited trial period. The Board considers recommendations and pass it to the general meeting of the International Tennis Federation for reading. The rules are put into action only after members of the general meeting to reach consensus.

Rules cover all aspects as the size of tennis court, permanent fixtures, specifications of tennis balls, rackets, and the scoring system. There is also rules governing the service of the methods and the different types of faults.

Rules also apply to the conduct of tennis players in and out of court. There are special rules for a game of singles and doubles. In addition, rules can vary slightly from one tournament to another. There are several rulebooks that provide details of the many technical aspects of the game for players, officials and spectators. Besides the game, tennis rules also include the fight against doping laws to prevent players from taking prohibited substances.

The rules are designed to maintain integrity in the game and ensure that the game is played in a way fair and sensible. The match referee and two linesmen are appointed to implement these standards, while a game is underway. If the rules are judiciously followed, the game can be enjoyed to the fullest.

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