Tiebreaker in Tennis
The first point of the tiebreaker is served by the player or team whose turn it is to serve. The opponent player or team then serves the next two points. At the end of the tiebreaker, each player or team takes turns serving two points.
Why Do Tennis Players Eat Bananas?
Bananas are rich in potassium and carbohydrates. Players may lose energy during long matches, so they need to eat bananas to recharge. When players engage in prolonged matches, they also lose potassium.
Origin of "Love" in Tennis
Since the late 1800s, love has been used to represent a zero in tennis. The most common theory is that those with zero points were still playing for the "love of the game" despite their defeat.
Scoring Terminology in Tennis
"Love" is the term used in tennis for a score of zero. For example, if the score is 40-0, it is referred to as "forty love." Love can also be used to count games in a set, like 6-0, which is said as "six love."
Understanding "Fifteen" in Tennis
In tennis, a single point is a score of 15.
Wimbledon Tiebreaker Rule
In Wimbledon, players must win the final decisive set by two games. In 2019, a new rule was introduced at Wimbledon for ending marathon matches. Players now have to play a tiebreaker round if they are tied at 12 games.
Tiebreak in Tennis Doubles
The match is won by the first player to reach 7 points, with a lead of 2 points. The tiebreaker starts with the first server serving from the deuce court. The next server will serve twice, starting in the ad court. After six points, players switch sides on the court.