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Why is it 40 in Tennis? The Real History Behind the Weird Scoring System
28 May

Why is it 40 in Tennis? The Real History Behind the Weird Scoring System

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Discover why tennis scores jump from 30 to 40 instead of 45. Explore the clock face theory, medieval coin betting origins, and why this quirky system survives in modern tournaments.

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