double fault

Speech parts

1. double fault - Noun

2. double fault - Verb

Meaning

(tennis) two successive faults in serving resulting in the loss of the point

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

double-fault

Hypernyms

fault

Related terms

triple fault

Examples

The match seemed destined to go to a tiebreaker, but when Raonic gave up a double fault, he conceded the break point and Nishikori put it away. Source: Internet

The Belgian pulled a break back in the second set but then trailed 5-0 as the top seed punched a ticket for the last eight when Mertens served a double fault on the first match point. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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