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

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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The 2021 US Open champion has spoken about using the European clay court season, which culminates with the upcoming French Open, to finetune her game with the help of coach Mark Petchey.

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