Australian doubles
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Australian doubles
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Kyrgios has forged a reputation as one of his sport's biggest wasted talents, but Australian doubles great Todd Woodbridge says his compatriot has applied himself more than ever to be ready for this Grand Slam.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2022
Peers, who grew up in Melbourne, and Kontinen are seeking their first Australian doubles title.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 26, 2017
“I think this is the biggest upset we’ve ever seen in women’s tennis,” said Rennae Stubbs, the analyst and former Australian doubles star who knows Williams well.
From New York Times ● Sep. 11, 2015
Where American great John McEnroe saw in Kyrgios a 17-year-old Boris Becker on the rise, Australian doubles great Todd Woodbridge gleaned a young Pete Sampras.
From Reuters ● Jul. 2, 2014
Fish and Bloomfield played after Australian doubles partners Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde — the "Woodies" — headed a class of seven inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame during a center-court ceremony.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 11, 2010
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