The tennis emoji shows a bright tennis ball with its curved white seam. It refers to tennis, a match, practice, a tournament, or the sport in general.
In messages, it often means someone is playing or watching tennis. It can also underline a back-and-forth exchange, especially when a conversation or argument keeps bouncing between two people.
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