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One point after deuce for server (ad in) One point after deuce for receiver (ad out) |
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Area on either side of the singles court which enlarges the width of the court for doubles. |
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The area between the service line and the baseline |
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The stroke used to return balls hit to the left of a righthanded player (vice-versa) |
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The initial part of any swing. The act of bringing the racket back to prepare for the forward swing. |
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End boundaries of the Court. |
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The short line that bisects the center of the baseline. |
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A shot in which the ball travels diagonally across the net from one corner to the other |
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A shot that bounces near the baseline (near the service line on a serve) |
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An even score 40-40 or above |
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The failure of both service attempts to be good. It costs a point. |
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A match with four players, two on each team. |
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Denotes a service failure. |
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Stepping on or over the baseline or center line while serving. |
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The area between the net and the service line. |
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The stroke used to return balls hit to the right of a righthanded player (vice-versa). |
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That part of a set that is completed when one player or side wins four points, or wins two consecutive points after deuce. |
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Stroke used to hit the ball after it has bounced. Usually the forehand or backhand drive. |
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A point which is replayed, or a service which hits the net but falls in the proper court. |
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To stroke a ball in a high arc. |
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Singles or doubles play that consists of two out of three sets for all women's and most men's matches is of three out of five sets. |
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A match between two players |
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A prolonged exchange of ground strokes |
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Act of putting the ball in play by the server. |
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That part of a match that is completed when one player of one side wins at least six games and is ahead by at least two games. |
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