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How having zero points in tennis — or 'love' — came to sound so sweet
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The article explores the etymology of the term 'love' in tennis, which means zero points, and notes that while multiple linguistic theories exist (French, English, and Dutch origins), historians cannot definitively determine its true source.
How having zero points in tennis — or 'love' — came to sound so sweet
There are theories that "love" in the tennis context has French, English or Dutch origins. But like many words, historians and language experts say it's hard to pin down the "right" answer.
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