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real tennis

/rɪəl ˈtɛnɪs/

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/rɪəl ˈtɛnɪs/C1formalsport
  • ruДревняя форма тенниса, также известная как «королевский теннис» или «теннис на корте», играемая в помещении с твердым мячом и асимметричными ракетками, отличающаяся от современного тенниса на траве.

An ancient form of tennis, also known as 'royal tennis' or 'court tennis', played indoors with a solid ball and asymmetrical rackets, distinct from modern lawn tennis.

  1. Historical racquet sportC1formalbritish

    An ancient form of tennis, played indoors with a solid ball and asymmetrical courts, which is the precursor to modern lawn tennis.

    ruРеальный теннис

    • Real tennis is still played at a few historic courts in England and France.
    • The rules of real tennis are more complex than those of lawn tennis.
    • He learned to play real tennis at the royal court.