clay court
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of clay court
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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On the grass, your second serve can give you some protection because the surface adds a bit more pace and keeps the ball shooting through compared to a hard or clay court.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Britain's Jack Draper will miss the rest of the clay court season - including next month's French Open - because of an ongoing knee injury.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
She played four clay court events last year, with the highlight a run to the fourth round in Rome, but experienced further back issues in Strasbourg and after competing at Roland Garros.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026
British Davis Cup captain Leon Smith has previously told BBC Radio 5 Live that maintaining a clay court can be expensive for clubs - and is not helped by the British weather.
From BBC ● May 21, 2025
She showed him how to play tennis on a clay court.
From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt
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