Hold at love means winning a service game without losing a point. The server wins four straight points. The opponent scores zero in that game. Love represents zero in tennis scoring. Holding at love shows strong serving control. It also sends a message of dominance. Quick service games conserve energy. For example a player serves four powerful shots. The receiver cannot return any effectively. The game ends in under a minute. Holding at love builds confidence early in a set.
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