… YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE NEAR THE SEA TO PLAY BEACH TENNIS? Cities that do not have a beach, such as São Paulo, have artificial sand courts for those who want to practice the sport.

… BEACH TENNIS IS USUALLY PLAYED IN DOUBLES? A net separates the two teams. Players need to hit the ball to the other side using rackets. Points are scored when the ball touches the ground on the opposing team’s side or when the rival hits the ball into the net or off court.

… IT FIRST STARTED IN 1978 IN ITALY? This was when a group of friends tried to play tennis on the beach using a volleyball net.

… THE FIRST BEACH TENNIS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOOK PLACE IN 1978? The event was held in Rome, Italy, and the Italians were the champions in the women’s and men’s doubles.

… DESPITE ITS NAME, THE SPORT IS SIMILAR TO VOLLEYBALL? It blends tennis, volleyball, and badminton moves.

… ACCORDING TO THE INTERNATIONAL TENNIS FEDERATION, BRAZIL IS THE SPORT’S SECOND STRONGEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD, AFTER ITALY?

… IN 2014, VINI FONT FROM RIO BECAME THE FIRST NON-ITALIAN WORLD CHAMPION?

Questions

1) Where did beach tennis start?

a) In Brazil

b) In Italy

c) In South Africa

d) In China

2) What sports do you play? And which one is your favorite?

Sources: Brazilian Tennis Confederation, International Tennis Federation, and Sportsver

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