There is general consensus that tennis was invented in Great Britain sometime during the nineteenth century, and tennis is played by two players (four when playing so-called doubles) hitting a rubber ball with racquets.

Tennis is a sport famous for its many traditions, a so-called gentleman sport, full of written as well a unwritten rules for instance concerning good sportsmanship at court.

Keynote speakers on tennis will typically focus on the sport itself, its history, traditions and legendary stars and heroes throughout the ages.