Long Live the French

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Who led the Four Musketeers of tennis?

Long Live the French

In 1927, The Four Musketeers, led by Rene Lacoste, of Crocodile shirt fame later, won the Davis Cup. Though not documented in tennis history, the French appear to have been playing tennis as early as the 1600's. They called it "Jeu de Paume." (Palm play_)

   

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