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Jeu de paume is a French court game that developed from play using the hand into forms played with a racket. It is the direct ancestor of real tennis, which in turn contributed to the development of modern lawn tennis. An indoor version appeared at the 1908 Olympic Games in London, where the competition was won by American player Jay Gould II.
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What is jeu de paume?
Jeu de paume is a French court game that began as play using the hand and later developed versions using a racket. It is the direct ancestor of real tennis.
How is jeu de paume related to modern tennis?
Jeu de paume led to real tennis, and real tennis later contributed to the development of lawn tennis. The modern sport therefore has a longer indoor-court history than its name suggests.
Was jeu de paume played at the Olympics?
An indoor version appeared at the 1908 Olympic Games in London. This historical event is distinct from the modern Olympic tennis competition.
What is real tennis?
Real tennis is the court-game form that developed from jeu de paume and is played on an enclosed court with architectural hazards. It is different from lawn tennis, which uses a simpler open court and standardized net layout.
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