double fault

noun

: two consecutive serving faults in tennis that result in the loss of a point
double-fault intransitive verb

Examples of double fault in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Khachanov, as a result, earned two break points and would eventually capitalize on the second, thanks to a Medvedev double fault. Matias Grez, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024 At 4-2 down early, Gauff won 10 games in a row (helped by nine Dodin double faults) to close it out. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2024 In a rematch of their U.S. Open final in September, the two reigning hardcourt Grand Slam champions made contrasting starts as Belarusian Sabalenka fired an ace and revved up her forehand to hold before pouncing on two double faults by Gauff to break. Reuters, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2024 Despite a nervy double fault and Gauff saving the first match point with a beautiful forehand down the line, Sabalenka stayed calm and finished off the match quickly from there. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for double fault 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of double fault was circa 1909

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“Double fault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20fault. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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