Why is 0 score called LOVE in tennis?

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Why is 0 score called LOVE in tennis?

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Alright, So basically, it’s thought to come from the French word “l’oeuf,” which means “egg” ‘cause an egg looks like a zero. Over time, English folks started saying “love” instead. So, when you got no points, you’re at “love.” Simple as that lol

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