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clay court

American

noun

an outdoor tennis court having a clay surface.

clay court British

noun

a tennis court with a playing surface topped by a layer of crushed shale, brick, or stone

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Etymology

Origin of clay court

First recorded in 1915–20

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Draper retired from his one and only clay court match of the season in Barcelona earlier this month because of the tendon issue in his right knee.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026

Britain's Jack Draper will miss the rest of the clay court season - including next month's French Open - because of an ongoing knee injury.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026

There are also two tournaments - in Strasbourg and Rabat - the week before the French Open, which rounds off the clay court swing.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026

She played four clay court events last year, with the highlight a run to the fourth round in Rome, but experienced further back issues in Strasbourg and after competing at Roland Garros.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026

She showed him how to play tennis on a clay court.

From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt

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