Double-break
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Double-break is a noun meaning (tennis) In a set, an advantage equivalent to two breaks of serve.
Meaning
(tennis) In a set, an advantage equivalent to two breaks of serve.
Example Sentences
In the seventh game of the deciding set, one backhand came in at a thundering 99mph – this was followed by a lightening forehand return from Nadal's next serve to make it 30-love. A double-break would have left Nadal with no out-clause, but he clung on to pull the score back to 4-3.
Word Forms
- double-breaks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mini-break, break, mini-hold, advantage, deuce, double fault.
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