baseliner

American  

[beys-lahy-ner] / ˈbeɪsˌlaɪ nər /

noun

Tennis.

1. a player who typically plays near the baseline using ground strokes, as distinguished from one who typically goes to the net.

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baseliner British  

/ ˈbeɪsˌlaɪnə /

noun

1. tennis a player who plays most of his or her shots from the back of court

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Etymology

Origin of baseliner

First recorded in 1900–05; baseline + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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baseliner

After her third-round win, there was a wholesome moment which could provide added inspiration for Zheng - an aggressive baseliner with a hefty serve - to go all the way.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2024

Goffin, a baseliner who won his seventh ATP singles title last year on clay in Marrakech, used touch and placement to move his bigger opponent around the court.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2023

That allows him to lengthen exchanges and make even a consummate baseliner like Djokovic put in extra work to earn a point.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 5, 2022

Cilic won 26 of the 36 exchanges that lasted between five and eight strokes — a huge margin against a baseliner of Medvedev’s abilities.

From New York Times ● May 30, 2022

The most dangerous enemy to R. N. Williams is a steady baseliner of second class.

From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem