Tennis is one of the most widely followed games in the world. It doesn't attract rowdy crowds in huge numbers. On the other hand, fans are required to stay quiet during play and can only cheer when a volley is over. It is more of a laid back game, in terms of the spectators watching it. However, on the court, the game is very high on demand of the physical aspects of an athlete. Stamina, strength and agility are the key to playing tennis.

The History and Structure of Tennis

There are two major governing bodies in tennis. These are the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Women's Tennis Association (view WTA championship tickets). The WTA came into existence in 1970, while the ATP, which looks to protect the interest of male tennis players, came into being in 1972. Both of these bodies organize major events throughout the year. The premier tournaments are termed as Grand Slams. These are Wimbledon (view Wimbledon tickets), U.S. Open (get US Open tennis tickets), Roland Garros (the French Open) and the Australian Open. These feature both male and female tennis players, despite these players being affiliated to different bodies.

Current Scenario

The defending champion is Roger Federer who is deemed by many as one of the greatest tennis players to have ever played. He holds the record for staying at the No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings for over 170 consecutive weeks. However, there are other emerging stars such as Rafael Nadal, Marat Safin and Andy Roddick. Amongst the women the current leader is Justine Henin-Hardene, who is closely being followed by young stars like Maria Sharapova and Amelia Mauresmo.

2007 in Tennis

2007 has seen some of the most closely contested tournaments in tennis history. The rivalry between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer is becoming a legend, with the two superstars having faced each other in 15 finals. In recent times, Nadal has become more aggressive and looks like an exciting year in prospect for tennis fans. Amongst the women, Maria Sharapova will also try and regain her No. 1 spot in the rankings from Hardene.

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