Introduction to French Tennis Score System
Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world. It requires both physical and mental agility, as well as the ability to read the game and make the right decisions quickly. As a result, the scoring system for tennis has evolved over time and is different in different countries. In this article, we’re going to focus on how the French call tennis scores.
The Point System
In French tennis, points are scored in increments of 15, 30, 40 and 45 (the 45 is also called “a jouer” or “playing point”). The first player to reach 45 points wins the game. If both players reach 40 points, the game is called “deuce” and the next point is called “advantage”. If the player with the advantage wins the next point, they win the game. If the other player wins the next point, the game is deuce once again.
The Set System
In French tennis, each set is played to six games. The first player to win six games wins the set. If both players reach six games each, a tiebreaker is played to decide the winner. The tiebreaker is played to seven points and the first player to reach seven points wins the tiebreaker.
The Match System
In French tennis, the match is played to two out of three sets. This means that the first player to win two sets wins the match. If both players win one set each, a third set is played. If the third set is tied at six games each, a tiebreaker is played to decide the winner.
Terminology
When calling out scores in French tennis, certain terms are used. Here are some of the most common terms used:
- Jeux: This is the French word for “game”. It is used to indicate that the player has won a game.
- Set: This is the French word for “set”. It is used to indicate that the player has won a set.
- Match: This is the French word for “match”. It is used to indicate that the player has won the match.
- Deuce: This is used to indicate that the score has reached 40-40 and the next point will be decisive.
- Advantage: This is used to indicate that the player has won the point, but still needs to win one more point to win the game.
Scoring Examples
Let’s take a look at some examples of how French tennis scores are called.
Example 1: Player A wins the set
If Player A wins the set 6-4, the score would be called “set, jeux, six”. This means that Player A has won the set 6-4.
Example 2: Player A wins the game
If Player A wins the game 6-4, the score would be called “jeux, six”. This means that Player A has won the game 6-4.
Example 3: Player A wins the match
If Player A wins the match 6-4, 6-2, the score would be called “match, jeux, six, jeux, six”. This means that Player A has won the match 6-4, 6-2.
Conclusion
We hope this article has helped you to understand how the French call tennis scores. As you can see, the scoring system for French tennis is slightly different from other countries, but is based on the same principles. As with any sport, the more familiar you become with the scoring system, the easier it will be to follow the game.
Good luck!