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The scoring system in tennis uses increments of 15, 30, and 40 because it originated from a clock face. The numbers were easier to call out quickly during a match, and the system has been kept for tradition and simplicity.

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Q: Why do tennis scores progress in increments of 15, 30, and 40 instead of 1, 2, 3?
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