What is claimed about many of the kings of England and France during the Renaissance?
A. They enjoyed playing tennis.
B. They promoted the game of jeu de paume.
C. They did not allow the public to play tennis.
D. They used special gloves to play jeu de paume.
The new game, tennis, was popular with royalty, especially the kings of France and England, many of whom were enthusiastic players, and promoted the game by building tennis courts and encouraging play among the general public. Many of the earliest tennis courts were indoors.