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Glossary of tennis terms

This page is a glossary of tennis terminology.

A

B

A ball boy in action

C

A tennis court with its dimensions and components

D

An example of a dead net cord

E

F

Example of a follow through action after the ball is hit

G

H

I

J

K

L

Line judges at Wimbledon

M

N

O

P

Q

R

A modern tennis racket

S

Preparing to serve to start a point
Player preparing to hit a backhand slice shot

T

A standard optic yellow tennis ball

U

V

Approaching a forehand volley

W

Y

Z

See also

References

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