double fault
Americannoun
noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of double fault
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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However, in the tie-break, Sinner upped his first serves and after squandering the first of two set points, an Alcaraz double fault gave him the initiative in the match.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
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
"Without my aces I probably would not have won today," said Zverev, who sent down 24 aces and made only one double fault, on a match point.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
Nevertheless, Raducanu regained her composure to hold serve and, thanks to a double fault from Cristian, took a 5-3 lead.
From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025
He instinctively picks up the “giss” of a double fault.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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