The Tennis Court Oath (David) to take the oath, Martin-Dauch, is shown in the lower right hand corner and provides a counterpoint to the general enthusiasm. David also drew all the faces in detail so that every figure was recognisable. Above are large windows with smiling figures of the public. In the 18th century, an oath had a sacred value and guaranteed a person would be faithful to their word, as in David's own "The Oath of the Horatii". During the French Revolution, collective oaths like the tennis court oath were considered as a factor in national unity and national unanimity. The tennis court oath
Tennis at the 2003 Afro-Asian Games Tennis at the 2003 Afro-Asian Games The tennis competitions at the 2003 Afro-Asian Games in Hyderabad, India were held from October 25 to October 31 at the SAAP Tennis Complex. The events were held on grass courts. All semifinal losers were awarded Bronze Medal. India was the most successful- it won Gold Medals in each tennis event. Then-16-year-old and rising Indian star on the professional tennis court, Sania Mirza, was the most victorious, winning four Gold Medals. 3. Joseph Victorino "(Quarterfinals)"<br> 4. Abdul-Mumin Babalola "(Quarterfinals)" 3. Adelo Abadia / Johnny Arcilla "(Semifinals, Bronze Medalists)<br> 4. Abdul-Mumin Babalola / Sunday Maku