The word is out that the word tennis originates from the old french term 'Tenez' wich can be translated as 'hold', 'receive' or 'take'. The person that was about to serve shouted this to the opponent as an indication that he/she is about to serve.
The word is out that the word tennis originates from the old french term 'Tenez' wich can be translated as 'hold', 'receive' or 'take'. The person that was about to serve shouted this to the opponent as an indication that he/she is about to serve.