Tennis Racket

by Namah J | Jul 25, 2023 | Internship Projects, Kid Activities, Museum Collections, Museum Intern Blog | 0 comments

Tennis started in the 12th century and is played til now. It was a lot more complex than the modern tennis we have right now.

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Written By Namah J

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