Statistic•Tennis
Ace
An ace is a legal serve that wins the point without the receiver touching the ball.
Glossary
The technical sports terms used in analyses, explained simply.
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Statistic•Tennis
Break
A break occurs when the receiving player wins the opponent's service game.
Statistic•Tennis
Break Points (BP)
A break point is a point on which the receiver can win the opponent's service game.
Statistic•Tennis
Double Fault (DF)
A double fault occurs when the server misses both service attempts and loses the point.
Statistic•Tennis
First Serve
The first serve is a player's first service attempt at the start of a point.
Statistic•Tennis
Return of Serve
The return of serve is the receiver's first shot in response to the opponent's serve.
Statistic•Tennis
Second Serve
The second serve is the final service attempt after a first-serve fault.
Expression•Tennis
Tie-Break
A tie-break is a deciding game used to settle a set that reaches a specified level score, commonly 6-6.