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How does a player win a game in tennis?

A point is scored when an opponent cannot return the ball. The first player to score four points wins the game.

What is the term used for a score of zero in tennis?

  • Game
  • Zero
  • Love (correct)
  • Deuce

What is the score for the first point in tennis?

  • 0
  • 30
  • 40
  • 15 (correct)

What is the score for the second point in tennis?

<p>30 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the score for the third point in tennis?

<p>40 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the fourth point in tennis?

<p>Game (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is deuce in tennis?

<p>When players tie at three points each.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the score announced before each serve?

<p>The score of the player serving is called first.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a player win a set?

<p>The first player to win six games and be ahead by two.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a tiebreak in tennis?

<p>A tiebreak is played if two players tie at six games apiece.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does a match end in tennis?

<p>When one player wins a predetermined number of sets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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How to win a tennis game?

A player scores a point when an opponent fails to return the ball. Winning four points first wins the game.

Score of zero in tennis?

"Love" is the term for a score of zero in tennis.

Score for the first point?

The first point in tennis is scored as "15."

Score for the second point?

The second point in tennis is scored as "30."

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Score for the third point?

The third point in tennis is scored as "40."

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What happens at the fourth point?

At the fourth point, a player wins the "Game."

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What is 'Deuce'?

"Deuce" occurs when both players are tied at three points each.

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Score announcement?

Before each serve, the server's score is announced first.

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How to win a set?

A player wins a set by winning six games with a two-game lead.

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What is a 'Tiebreak'?

A tiebreak is played when players are tied at six games each.

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When does a match end?

A match concludes when a player wins a predetermined number of sets.

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Study Notes

How to Win a Game

  • A point is won when the opponent fails to return the ball over the net into the court.
  • The first player to accumulate four points wins the game.
  • Players switch sides after each odd game.

Scoring System

  • Zero points is referred to as "Love."
  • The first point scored is called "15."
  • The second point scored is "30."
  • The third point scored is "40."
  • Winning the fourth point results in winning the game.

Deuce

  • A score of 3-3 (or 40-40) is termed "deuce."
  • To win from deuce, a player must win two consecutive points.

Announcing the Score

  • The score is announced prior to each serve, starting with the server's score.
  • For example, if the score is two points to one in favor of the server, it is called "30-15."

Winning a Set

  • A set is won by the first player to win six games, with a minimum lead of two games.
  • Example set scores include 6-3 or 7-5.

Tiebreak

  • If a set reaches six games each, a tiebreak is initiated.
  • Scoring in a tiebreak reverts to simple integers (1, 2, 3).
  • The first player to reach 7 points with at least a 2-point lead wins the set, reported as 7-6 (points scored by the loser).

Match Conclusion

  • A match concludes when a player wins a specified number of sets.
  • Best-of-three matches require two sets; best-of-five matches require three sets to win.

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