double fault

American  

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.

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double fault British  

noun

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

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verb

1. (intr) to serve a double fault

Etymology

Origin of double fault

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.

From BBC

Having recorded 17 double faults and 75 unforced errors in her opening loss to Pegula on Sunday, the 21-year-old demonstrated her title credentials in an assured performance.

From BBC

Against Pegula on Sunday, Gauff struggled with her serve, committing 17 double faults and winning just 28 percent of the points behind her second delivery.

From Barron's

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.

From Barron's

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

From BBC