Question

What is zero points in tennis known as?

Answer 1

Zero points in tennis are also known as "love." It is believed that the term originated from the French word "l'oeuf," which means "the egg," as the shape of the zero resembles an egg. It is used to represent the score of a player who has not yet scored any points in a game or a set, and is denoted as "0" on the scoreboard.

Answer 2

In tennis, zero points is known as "love". This term originated in France, where the word "l'oeuf" (meaning "egg") was used to refer to the zero on the scoreboard. The French word "l'oeuf" was later anglicized to "love".

Answer 3

In tennis, zero points are commonly referred to as "love." So, when a player has zero points in a game, it is often expressed as "love" or "love-all."