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Like many sports and games, tennis has its own unique language that s filled with terms that might seem puzzling at first.
But fear not!
In this word list, we'll demystify common tennis terms to help you understand and appreciate the sport even more.
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tennis |
A tennis court, where the game of tennis is played, is a rectangular playing area divided into two halves by a net.
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court |
A tennis court, where the game of tennis is played, is a rectangular playing area divided into two halves by a net.
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serve |
To serve is the act of hitting the ball to start a point. The server stands behind the baseline and hits the ball diagonally across the net to the opponent.
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forehand |
A forehand is a stroke made by hitting the ball with the palm of your hand facing the direction you want it to go.
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backhand |
A backhand is a stroke made by hitting the ball with the back of your hand facing the direction you want it to go.
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baseline |
A baseline is the boundary line at either end of the court, parallel to the net.
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Deuce |
Deuce is a situation where both players have a score of 40-40, requiring one player to win two consecutive points to win the game.
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advantage |
Advantage is a situation where one player has won a point after deuce, and they only need to win one more point to win the game.
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break |
Break point is a situation where the receiving player has an opportunity to win the game while their opponent is serving.
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point |
Break point is a situation where the receiving player has an opportunity to win the game while their opponent is serving.
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game |
This is a unit of scoring tennis. To win a game, a player must win four points (15, 30, 40, and game).
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Set |
A set is a collection of games. To win a set, a player must win six games with a margin of at least two games.
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match |
A match is a competition consisting of multiple sets. To win the match, a player must win a predetermined number of sets.
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tiebreak |
A tiebreak is a special game used to determine the winner of a set when the game score reaches 6-6. Players take turns serving, and the first to reach seven points with a margin of two wins the tiebreak and the set.
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love |
Love is a term used to indicate a score of zero.
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let |
A let is a situation where a serve hits the net but lands in the correct service box, resulting in a replay of the point.
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ace |
An ace is a serve that lands in the service box and the opponent fails to touch it, resulting in an immediate point for the server.
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