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hard court

American  

noun

  1. a tennis court having a concrete or asphalt surface.


hard court British  

noun

  1. a tennis court made of asphalt, concrete, etc See also grass court

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Sinner has won both hard court Grand Slams, triumphing at the Australian Open in 2024 and 2025 and at the US Open in 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Sinner had won 27 consecutive matches at hard court majors, a run that included the past two Australian Opens and the 2024 tournament in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 7, 2025

If there was ever any doubt that Sabalenka, a 27-year-old from Belarus, was the best hard court player in women’s tennis, her fourth major title on the surface was enough to banish it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 6, 2025

The most eagerly-anticipated match of the Australian Open so far will be the first time they have played at a hard court major.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025

The hard court of clay or dirt, cinder, en-tout-cas, or asphalt allows more continuous play and uniform conditions in more kinds of weather.

From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem