Why is the tennis scoring system structured as 15, 30, 40 instead of using consecutive numbers?

Answer 1

The tennis scoring system of 15, 30, 40 instead of consecutive numbers is believed to have originated from a French game called jeu de paume. The system was likely designed to make scoring easier to track and understand, as players would move closer to winning a game with each point scored. The use of 15, 30, 40 also allowed for a clear progression in scoring without the need for additional numbers.