Mario Tennis was not just the first game in the series but also a launch title for the Virtual Boy. Which it later became packed with the system in the console’s final days.
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Fun Fact: Tennis Balls Were Once a Much Different Color
From the 1800s to the 1970s, tennis balls were typically the color of white. The biggest factor in its change was the introduction of color TV.
Fun Fact: From Titanic Victim to Tennis Winner
R. Norris Williams was a tennis player who happened to be one of many passengers on the RMS Titanic. He survived the sinking but doctors advised that he had to have his legs amputated due to frostbite. He refused to have his legs removed and actually recovered and went on to play tennis professionally and…
Fun Fact: The Popularity of Clay Tennis Courts
Clay tennis courts are more popular in Continental Europe and Latin America. As such, the only Grand Slam Tournament that uses clay courts is the French Open.
Fun Fact: How Many Tennis Balls Are Used For Wimbledon
The tennis tournament Wimbledon will use over 54,000 balls in a single year. All kept under strict rules of temperature, storage, and testing.