Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

service-game

Noun

/ˈsɜːrvɪs ɡeɪm/

Definition

A game in tennis where the player who has the service is trying to win points while serving.

Examples

During the match, she won her service game without dropping a single point.
He struggled to maintain his serve in the last set, losing his service game consecutively.

Meaning

In tennis, a service game refers to the portion of a match where one player serves the ball, and strives to score points against their opponent to win that particular game.