Tennis has its own scoring terminology, from love and points to set points and match points. This glossary explains the most common tennis scoring terms with short, clear definitions to help you understand how points, games, sets, and matches are decided.
Love in Tennis
Love in tennis means a score of zero. For example, 30–0 is called 30–love.
Match Point in Tennis
A match point in tennis is a point that can decide the match. If the leading player wins it, the match ends.
Point in Tennis
A point in tennis is the smallest unit of scoring. A player wins a point when their opponent fails to make a legal return or commits another error that ends the rally.
Set Point in Tennis
A set point in tennis is a point that can decide the set. If the leading player wins it, they win the set.
Walkover in Tennis
A walkover in tennis happens when a player wins a match without play because their opponent withdraws or cannot compete before the match starts. No point needs to be played.
Understanding tennis scoring terms makes it easier to follow how a match develops and how different tennis betting markets relate to points, games, sets, and match results.
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