Where did tennis scoring come from?

Tennis scoring originated from a French game called jeu de paume. It was similar to tennis, but players used their hands instead of racquets. This game dates back to the 12th century.

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Over time, jeu de paume evolved into tennis, and the scoring system remained. The jumble of numbers used in tennis scoring may seem random, but it has its roots in the historical development of the game.

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