NPR reports: There are theories that "love" in the tennis context has French, English or Dutch origins. But like many words, historians and language experts say it's hard to pin down the "right" answer.
national | tennis | NPR | June 4, 2026 9:00 AM
How having zero points in tennis — or 'love' — came to sound so sweet
There are theories that "love" in the tennis context has French, English or Dutch origins. But like many words, historians and language experts say it's hard to pin down the "right" answer.
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