Definition & Meaning of "double fault"

Double fault

(tennis) the failure of a player to successfully serve the ball into the opponent's court twice in a row, resulting in the loss of a point

Example

The player's frustration grew with each double fault.

The match turned in her favor after her opponent made a double fault.

She lost the game after committing a double fault on match point.

Her opponent capitalized on the double fault, winning the game.

His nerves got the best of him, resulting in a double fault.

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