hard court
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The 23-year-old Spaniard’s plans for the coming hard court season remain murky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
But Rybakina has emerged as the Belarusian's kryptonite after winning seven of their past nine hard court encounters.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 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
He played splendidly in France, defeating A. Cousin in the hard court championship of the world and forced Tegner, the Danish Davis Cup star, to a close battle before admitting defeat.
From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem
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