Roger Federer [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer/] and women’s world No 1 Simona Halep [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/simona-halep/] are among the first players to be confirmed for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships later this month. Federer has won a record seven ATP Dubai titles, will be part of the men’s field that also includes 2017 champion Andy Murray [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/andy-murray/] as well as 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/marin-cilic/]. However, with Murray’s impending retirement, his participation in the tournament seems doubtful. Federer missed last year’s tournament, the first time he had not competed since 2010, but the world No 3 will be back at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium aiming to be victorious for the first time since 2015. Dubai Duty Free Tennis [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/elina_svitolina_-_2018_dubai_duty_free_tennis_championships_-dsc_1742-2.jpg]Elina Svitolina is a double winner in Dubai Caroline Wozniacki [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/caroline-wozniacki/], the world No 3, is also in the competition along with US Open champion Naomi Osaka [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/naomi-osaka/], three-time major winner Angelique Kerber [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/angelique-kerber/] and double Wimbledon victor Petra Kvitova [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/petra-kvitova/]. The WTA tournaments runs from February 17-23, with the men’s event going on from February 25 to March 2. Federer is eagerly looking forward to making his bid for a remarkable eighth title when the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships kick off next month. He lifted the trophy for the first time as far back as 2003, going on to win it again in three of the next four years. He then went on another winning streak, claiming the silverware three times in four years between 2012 and 2015. Roberto Bautista Agut [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Bautista_Agut] is eagerly looking forward to defending his title at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships next month after enjoying a hugely successful start to the new season. Another player mounting a title defence is Elina Svitolina [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/elina-svitolina/]. She won the last two editions and is hoping to make it a hat-trick of victories in Dubai. If she does triumph, she will be the first woman to win three times in a row. To witness such an exciting tournament with so many big names, you can buy your tickets here. 

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<strong>History</strong>

The sport of tennis is said to originate from the 12th century in France. However, at that time, players were using their palms to hit the ball. From the 16th century onwards, rackets began to be put in use.

But it was only from the 19th century onwards that it became a serious game. A typical tennis match consists of games. Players score 15 points to 30 points to 40 points and finally a game. In the event of 40-40, also known as a deuce, a player has to gain an advantage and win the next point to win the game.

The first to reach 6 games with a minimum gap of 2 games wins a set. However, if one player wins 6 games and the other wins 5, the leading player has to win a 7th game before his opponent. In the event of six games all, on certain occasions, a tiebreak is played until a player either reaches 6 games or wins by 2 games if both reach 6 games.

Coming to sets, there are 2 types of matches, 3-set matches and 5-set matches. In the event of the former, if a player earns 2 set wins, he or she wins the match. In the latter's case, it is a case of a player winning at least 3 sets.

<img class="size-full wp-image-108658 aligncenter" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tennis-court-us-open.gif" alt="Psychology of Tennis" width="600" height="353" />

There are various tennis tournaments held throughout the year. But the ultimate tournaments are known as Grand Slams. There are four main Grand Slams held every year. In chronological order, they are the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. Out of the four, Wimbledon is the oldest, first being held in 1877. The Australian Open is the youngest, first being held in 1905.

With regard to players, Margaret Court holds the record for the most Grand Slam wins for women. In the men's section, it is Roger Federer.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Maximum Number of Players on Court</strong></td>
<td width="319">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Number of Grand Slams per Year</strong></td>
<td width="319">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Maximum Number of Grand Slams Won by a Male</strong></td>
<td width="319">20 (Roger Federer)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Maximum Number of Grand Slams Won by a Female </strong></td>
<td width="319">24 (Margaret Court)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

History The sport of tennis is said to originate from the 12th century in France. However, at that time, players were using their palms to hit the ball. From the 16th century onwards, rackets began to be put in use. But it was only from the 19th century onwards that it became a serious game. A typical tennis match consists of games. Players score 15 points to 30 points to 40 points and finally a game. In the event of 40-40, also known as a deuce, a player has to gain an advantage and win the next point to win the game. The first to reach 6 games with a minimum gap of 2 games wins a set. However, if one player wins 6 games and the other wins 5, the leading player has to win a 7th game before his opponent. In the event of six games all, on certain occasions, a tiebreak is played until a player either reaches 6 games or wins by 2 games if both reach 6 games. Coming to sets, there are 2 types of matches, 3-set matches and 5-set matches. In the event of the former, if a player earns 2 set wins, he or she wins the match. In the latter&#8217;s case, it is a case of a player winning at least 3 sets. There are various tennis tournaments held throughout the year. But the ultimate tournaments are known as Grand Slams. There are four main Grand Slams held every year. In chronological order, they are the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. Out of the four, Wimbledon is the oldest, first being held in 1877. The Australian Open is the youngest, first being held in 1905. With regard to players, Margaret Court holds the record for the most Grand Slam wins for women. In the men&#8217;s section, it is Roger Federer.  Maximum Number of Players on Court 2  Number of Grand Slams per Year 4  Maximum Number of Grand Slams Won by a Male 20 (Roger Federer)  Maximum Number of Grand Slams Won by a Female  24 (Margaret Court)