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

The powerful baseliner has never reached the second week of a major and seemed to lack confidence at times against Kostyuk - seemingly systematic of her lack of her form.

From BBC

She is naturally an aggressive baseliner and stands further in on the return.

From BBC

She also defeated the Chinese baseliner in January on her way to the semifinals in Hobart, Australia.

From Seattle Times

Zheng - an aggressive baseliner with a hefty serve - is aiming to follow in Li's footsteps by becoming only the second Chinese woman to win the title.

From BBC

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