Lucas Pouille defeated Belgium’s Steve Darcis [https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/nov/26/davis-cup-final-france-belgium-lucas-pouille-steve-darcis] to allow France to win their 10th Davis Cup. Pouille faced Darcis in the deciding final match and triumphed. The hosts began Sunday’s final day 2-1 up in the best-of-five tie, but David Goffin levelled for Belgium by beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga [http://www.essentiallysports.com/tsonga-downs-nadal-to-reach-shanghai-final/] 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 6-2. World number 18, Pouille claimed victory for his country with an emphatic 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 win over his 76th ranked opponent. Lucas Pouille [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/maxresdefault-15-300x191.jpg]Lucas Pouille France won their first Davis Cup title in 2001 in front of a 27,000 strong crowd at the Pierre Mauroy stadium in Lille. 16 years later, after winning France her 10th, Pouille said “When Jo lost I was crazy in my head and I was like ‘go on, play your game, try to beat him’. This is a feeling from another world. There are no words needed, just look at the atmosphere and hear the emotion right now. I am so proud of my team, we really wanted this trophy. After 16 years, we finally got it, I’m very happy.” France had reached three finals since their previous Davis Cup success. They lost in 2002, 2010 and 2014 to Russia, Serbia and Switzerland respectively. France Captain Yannick Noah said that the victory was the conclusion of “a beautiful adventure”. Noah added: “I am so happy for this group, when you don’t win for 16 years there are a lot of things to take care of. We were just trying to play like a team. Even though we have a number one with Jo, to have Lucas playing the final game at home and winning us the Davis Cup, it was so beautiful. This is when his career is really going to start, he was fantastic.” David Goffin struck first for Belgium by beating Pouile. Tsonga pulled one back by beating Darcis. Richard Gasquet and Pierre-Hugues Herbert handed the lead back to France by besting Ruben Bemelmans and Joris De Loore in four sets. Goffin was in fine form as he beat Tsonga and the two nations were level once again. Unfortunately, Darcis could not carry that momentum and succumbed to the pressure. 

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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>
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<td width="319"><strong>Maximum Number of Players on Court</strong></td>
<td width="319">2</td>
</tr>
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<td width="319"><strong>Number of Grand Slams per Year</strong></td>
<td width="319">4</td>
</tr>
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<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)