Tennis is one of a handful of sports that are rising in prominence all across the United States. Not so long ago, tennis was considered the provenance of wealthy country club types, snooty Europeans, and spoiled prep school kids. Now, more than ever, Americans are coming to realize the sports? charms. This is largely because it is such a great sport to play, even into older age. You can pick it up in your 40s, signing up for lessons and then eventually for game groups based on your level of playing. As you progress, you might even join a doubles group. Tennis provides adults with a great way to stay active, even if they are starting from a place where they are a bit out of shape. It is hard to join an intramural soccer league when you are 30 pound overweight and have not been on a field for years! The chance of injury in such a situation is astronomical.