Clergé
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Clergé was the greatest player of real tennis
in the mid 18th century, with the height of his career being about 1753 in France. He is credited with being the first world champion
of any sport, holding the real tennis title from 1740 until 1765, when Raymond Mason succeeded him. He was particularly good in a four-handed game. Also known to history as Clergé de Elder, the dates of his birth and death are unknown.
Real tennis
Real tennis – one of several games sometimes called "the sport of kings" – is the original indoor racquet sport from which the modern game of lawn tennis , is descended...
in the mid 18th century, with the height of his career being about 1753 in France. He is credited with being the first world champion
World championship
A world championship is the top achievement for any sport or contest. The title is usually awarded by contests, ranking systems, stature, ability, etc. This determines the best nation, team, individual in the world in a particular field. Certain sports do not have a world championship, instead...
of any sport, holding the real tennis title from 1740 until 1765, when Raymond Mason succeeded him. He was particularly good in a four-handed game. Also known to history as Clergé de Elder, the dates of his birth and death are unknown.