The Indian Wells tennis tournament qualifiers have just begun and a number of players are battling it out for the title. This tournament is also known as the BNP Paribas open for sponsorship reasons. The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is home to the 2nd largest stadium with more than 16000 seats. Swiss legend Roger Federer comes into this tournament as the defending champion. In other words, he is the favourite among the fans and bookies. As the tournament rages on, fans will be wondering where to bet online. The Swiss ace is currently chasing a record sixth title. Though he is the current world number 1, he will consolidate that position only if he reaches semis. Indian Wells [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2-1-300x225.jpg]Indian wells promises to be a huge treat for tennis fans around the globe Meanwhile, Serbian player and former World number 1, Novak Djokovic will return to action for the first time since the Australian Open. Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro also comes into this tournament on the back of a title victory in Mexico. Other big names include Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Kevin Anderson, Dominic Thiem and Grigor Dimitrov Meanwhile on the WTA front, Elena Vesnina is the defending Indian Wells champion. However, Simona Halep will be the top seed. There also a number of returnees in the women’s circuit like Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams. In terms of juicy matchups, there might be a potential third round clash between the Williams sisters. Meanwhile, Maria Sharapova has her work cut out in the first round itself as she faces Naomi Osaka. Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard has been awarded a wildcard entry. Other big names on the women’s front include Garbine Muguruza, Angelique Kerber, Agnieszka Radwanska, Karolina Pliskova and Jelena Ostapenko. How will everything play out at Indian Wells and who will come out as the victor? 

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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.
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<td width="319"><strong>Maximum Number of Players on Court</strong></td>
<td width="319">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<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)