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The eastern grip has this name because it was first used in the eastern region of the USA.

The western grip is called this way because it was first used in the western region of the USA.

The continental grip has this name because it was called "the grip of the continent", which was used in Europe when tennis was created.

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Q: Why is it called a western grip and an eastern grip?
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