In any tennis game, if both players win three points each in a game (i.e. score is 40-40), then it's called a

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) deuce.
· In tennis, when both players have won three points each (i.e., the score is 40-40), it is called a deuce.
· At deuce, a player must win two consecutive points to win the game. The first point won after deuce gives the player advantage, and if the same player wins the next point, they win the game. If the opponent wins the next point, the score returns to deuce.
· Deuce ensures that a player cannot win the game by a narrow margin and must secure a two-point lead.
Information Booster:
· Scoring System: Tennis uses a unique scoring system where points are counted as 15, 30, 40, and then game. If both players reach 40-40, it's called deuce.
· Advantage: The player who wins the next point after deuce is said to have the "advantage." If the player with the advantage wins the following point, they win the game.
· Origins of Deuce: The word "deuce" comes from the French word "deux," meaning "two," indicating that a player needs two consecutive points to win from deuce.