double fault

noun

1. (in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) two faults in succession, resulting in the loss of the point, the loss of the serve, or both.

double fault

noun

1. the serving of two faults in succession, thereby losing a point

verb

1. (intr) to serve a double fault

Word History and Origins

Origin of double fault¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The Belarusian has the ability to hit through her opponents - although is still prone to being erratic from the baseline through double faults and wild returning.

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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.

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Her performance in the first set of her second match was already a significant improvement, as she won nine of 11 points on her second serve, misfiring just twice for two double faults.

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Vacherot seized the chance to go ahead in the fourth game of the second set after a double fault by the 22-year-old Dane, but Rune hit back almost immediately.

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Raducanu looked fatigued as she recovered from three double faults to hold serve at the start of the second set.

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