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Terminology.

Tennis terminology defines string gauge, tension, racquet construction, and swing mechanics that shape how pros and beginners understand the game.

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Scoring ·5 min · May 2026

Tennis Scoring Explained: Why the First Point Is Worth 15

The first point of a tennis game is called 15. Not one. Not first. Fifteen. A player who has won exactly one point in the current game has a score of 15, and if you have never watched tennis before…