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In tennis why Points are given in 15-30-40 format. Why 40? Why not 45?

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Tennis scoring goes 15-30-40-game. Why 40? Why not 45?
What is the history of this scoring calculation?

posted Nov 15, 2016 by anonymous

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The origins of the 15, 30, and 40 scores are believed to be medieval French. It is possible that a clock face was used on court, with a quarter move of the hand to indicate a score of 15, 30, and 45. When the hand moved to 60, the game was over.

answer Nov 29, 2016 by Manikandan J
I didn't know that.
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