Tennis is a competitive sport played with racquets by two or four players on a hard or soft court, generally of grass or clay. Types of equipment necessary to play the sport of Tennis include the tennis ball; the racquet for hitting the tennis ball; appropriate athletic apparel such as shorts and breathable tops, and Tennis shoes, which are designed to provide lateral support, cushioning as well as grip on the court surface.
About Tennis Shoes:
Sneakers with thick, hard soles that are designed to accommodate the hard surface of a tennis court. They differ from running shoes in that they are are flat on the bottom with a shallow tread that grips the court, yet allows sideways movement.