Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Lawn tennis was earlier called?

  1. Sphairistike

  2. Gentlemen's Game

  3. Harrovian

  4. Racquet Game

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Explanation

Lawn tennis was originally called "Sphairistike" when it was invented by Walter Wingfield in 1873. The name comes from the Greek word for "skill in playing ball." It was later renamed lawn tennis as the game evolved and spread.