double fault
Americannoun
noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of double fault
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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She reset to break Pegula's hitherto dominant serve, but was broken back straight away with her fourth double fault of the contest.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
It was saved, but against the odds he got the job done on Alcaraz's next service game courtesy of the top seed firing down a double fault.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
A double fault at deuce when 5-3 down gave King a third match point - and Riggs sent a volley into the net to confirm her victory.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
After Sabalenka conceded another break with a double fault - losing a third service game in five - Pegula battled back from two break points down to level the match.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025
He instinctively picks up the “giss” of a double fault.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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