clay court

noun

1. an outdoor tennis court having a clay surface.

clay court

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of clay court¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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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.

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That meant she did not begin her clay court swing until a month later in Madrid.

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Emma Raducanu demonstrated her growing confidence on a clay court with a commanding Italian Open second-round win over Swiss lucky loser Jil Teichmann.

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