doubles

British

/ ˈdʌbəlz /

noun

(functioning as plural)
1. a game between two pairs of players, as in tennis, badminton, etc
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a doubles player

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Williams, who will take part in the doubles at the Berlin Open from June 15-21, has not won a Grand Slam singles title since the 2017 Australian Open.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Speaking to AD, Williams credited her sister and longtime doubles teammate for helping her to create the perfect home for her family.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Infielder, Riley Hilliard, La Mirada, Jr. : The Oklahoma commit helped her team reach the Division 1 final, finishing with a .568 average, 33 RBIs, 14 doubles and 10 home runs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The pair are good friends, having reached the 2017 Australian Open girls' doubles final together, and were also Junior Billie Jean King Cup team-mates.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The following week Mr. Nielsen doubles the order.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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