4. The author wrote the passage to __ A) share a personal story about tennis B) persuade readers to play tennis C) explain why people watch tennis matches D) give information about the history of tennis

To determine the correct answer, we need to analyze the purpose of the passage. <br /><br />The passage discusses the history and popularity of tennis, mentioning its origins in France and its growth in popularity over time. It also highlights the excitement and drama of tennis matches, such as the 2019 US Open final between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka.<br /><br />Based on this information, the author's main purpose in writing the passage is to give information about the history of tennis. Therefore, the correct answer is:<br /><br />D) give information about the history of tennis