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clay court

American

noun

an outdoor tennis court having a clay surface.

clay court British

noun

a tennis court with a playing surface topped by a layer of crushed shale, brick, or stone

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Etymology

Origin of clay court

First recorded in 1915–20

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clay court

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

Draper retired from his one and only clay court match of the season in Barcelona earlier this month because of the tendon issue in his right knee.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026

There are also two tournaments - in Strasbourg and Rabat - the week before the French Open, which rounds off the clay court swing.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026

Nadal played the bulk of his 115 French Open matches on Court Philippe Chatrier and won each of his 14 titles on the most famous clay court in the world.

From BBC ● May 25, 2025

She showed him how to play tennis on a clay court.

From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt

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