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Why is tennis scored in increments of 15, 30, and 40 instead of the usual 1, 2, 3?
Tennis scoring uses increments of 15, 30, and 40 because it originated from a clock face. The scoring system evolved over time, with 15 representing a quarter of the clock, 30 half, and 40 three-quarters. This system made it easier to keep track of scores before modern technology.
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Why does tennis score progress in increments of 15, 30, and 40 instead of the usual 1, 2, 3?
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 during matches and helped players keep track of the score more efficiently.
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The scoring system in tennis uses 15, 30, 40 instead of 1, 2, 3 because it originated from a clock face. The hand on the clock would move from 15 to 30 to 45 (which was later changed to 40) to keep track of the score during a game.
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