Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
double-fault
noun
/ˈdʌb.əl fɔːlt/
Definition
A situation in tennis where a player fails to serve the ball into the correct service box twice in a row, resulting in the loss of a point.
Examples
- After committing a double-fault, the player felt the pressure mounting in the match.
- His double-fault in the final game cost him the championship.
- To avoid a double-fault, she practiced her serve diligently.
Meaning
In tennis, a double-fault occurs when a server commits two faults on their serve, leading to an immediate point for the opponent.
Synonyms
- serve error
- fault
