Know The Difference Between Tennis and Badminton And Clarify Your Doubts!

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Tennis and badminton both are racket sports and are widely popular. Although they have similarities, these two sports are quite different.

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Tennis rackets are bigger in size and are heavier, weighing up to 250-350 gms as compared to badminton that weighs around 100 gms. Hardball is used in tennis and a shuttlecock in badminton.

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Shape and linings are similar, but the tennis court is 23 x 10 m. and the badminton court is 13 x 6 m. in size. The tennis net measures 36 in. above the ground, whereas badminton’s is 60 in.

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The pattern of footwork varies significantly. Tennis requires more running, abrupt starts and stops, and badminton requires more lung stamina and jumps.

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Tennis games last longer as the ball is allowed to bounce once, whereas the rallies in badminton go without allowing the shuttlecock to fall.

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With players like Rafa Nadel, Djokovic, and a major following of Grand Slams, tennis is a popular game globally whereas badminton’s popularity is limited to Asian countries.

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Being played on a large court with a heavier racket and a ball, tennis seems like a tougher deal as compared to badminton’s lighter racket and a shuttlecock.

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