World Tennis Day is celebrated on the first Monday of March, with the next occurrence on March 2. This day aims to promote the sport of tennis, which has evolved from its origins as a handball game known as "jeu de paume." The holiday was initiated by StarGames in 2013 to encourage participation in tennis, a sport enjoyed by millions globally on public courts and in clubs. Participants often engage in learning about the sport's history and playing tennis, whether in singles or doubles matches. The celebration highlights the sport's rich heritage, including its transformation from "real tennis" to modern lawn tennis, which gained popularity with the invention of the lawn mower.