Why in tennis do they start game with 'love all'?
In tennis, the term 'love all' is used to signify the start of a new game where both players start at zero. The phrase is derived from the French term 'l'oeuf,' which translates to 'the egg,' symbolizing zero or nothing. The term 'love' was adopted by the British to represent zero scores, and 'all' means that both players are at the same score. Therefore, 'love all' means both players have no points at the beginning of a game. It's one of the unique quirks of tennis that adds to the charm of the sport.
Jul 26 2023
