Real Tennis Real Tennis is the original racquet sport from which the modern game of tennis has descended. Real Tennis is still played in Great Britain, Australia, the USA and France. Real Tennis has evolved from an earlier ball game played in France in the 12th century and is played at special courts with walls and a ceiling. The International Real Tennis Professional Association governes men's Real Tennis, the women's game is governed by the Ladies Real Tennis Association in Great Britain. World Championships: Men: Singles Doubles Women: Singles Doubles Defunct Event: Men: Olympic Games: Singles