Another score meant another foot scoot forward. Since a third score would put the server right at the net, 10 feet was the last bump forward. It makes even more sense when you know that in medieval numerology, the number 60 was considered a nice, round number, the way is a satisfying set of digits today. Finally, the Europeans were preoccupied with astronomy and sextant one-sixth of a circle , which is 60 degrees, so they may have scored the game around the completion of a perfect circle.
Since sixty degrees make a full circle when multiplied by six, it is thought that matches were six sets of four games each. I'm Fred, the guy behind TennisPredict. Apart from writing here, I play tennis on a semi-professional level and coach upcoming talents.
There are a few different ways to set up tournament-style play, and different sports feature different set-ups. One of the common tournament styles that we see in tennis is the round-robin Skip to content The terminology in tennis is just a little bit different compared to other sports.
Other Unique Tennis Scoring Words If it seems like love is the only word very unique to the sport of tennis, others have seeped into play as well. Bagel Giving someone a bagel in tennis means that the set ended Breadstick Staying within the same food group, saying breadstick is a way to refer to a set finish.
Deuce The word deuce is used whenever there is a tie at in a game. Let When the serve hits the net and falls into the service box, it is referred to as a let. Ace An ace is whenever a server hits a winning serve past the receiver.
Will Tennis Terminology Ever Change? Word of the Day. Meanings Meanings. Have you heard other theories about why love is used in tennis? Word of the day. International Tennis Federation. Approval Tests, tennis balls. Miller, Stuart. Which Tennis Ball is in Use? It Makes a Difference. New York Times, Sept. Tennis Channel. Tennis Express. The Championships at Wimbledon.
About Wimbledon. Encyclopedia Britannica , online edition. Goose egg, Tennis, Real tennis.
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