Even back in the day when tennis existed in its rudimentary form, it enjoyed great popularity among the ruling class and even the royalty. Kings Louis X of France, Charles V of France, and Henry VIII of England were particularly known as avid players. As a matter of fact, Louis X is the first tennis player in history to be known by name.
As tennis developed into a major sport that is played around the world not only recreationally, but also on a professional level, it draws in large investments and even larger crowds of spectators. So it was only...
