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
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
He felt discomfort in his arm during the clay court season in the spring.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2025
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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