clay court

American  

noun

1. an outdoor tennis court having a clay surface.

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clay court British  

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

Keothavong, who it was thought would face a tough task persuading the top British players to travel to Australia for a hard-court tie at a time when the European clay court season is getting under way, described the best-of-five encounter as "tough".

From BBC

Shelton, a 23-year-old left-hander, seeks his fourth ATP title after winning the 2023 Japan Open, 2024 US Clay Court Championships and last year's Canadian Open.

From Barron's

He felt discomfort in his arm during the clay court season in the spring.

From BBC

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

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