A player/team needs to win two consecutive points immediately after '______' to win the game as per the International Tennis Federation norms.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. deuce.
The blank should be filled with “deuce”. In tennis, according to International Tennis Federation (ITF) rules, when the score reaches deuce (40-40), a player or team must win two consecutive points to secure the game. The first point after deuce gives the player advantage; winning the next point immediately after advantage wins the game. If the player with advantage loses the next point, the score returns to deuce, and the cycle continues until one player or team wins two consecutive points. This rule ensures fairness in closely contested games and adds excitement, as multiple deuces can occur before a game is decided.