double fault

noun

: two consecutive serving faults in tennis that result in the loss of a point
double-fault intransitive verb

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Pel began the second set on serve and despite giving away a break-point opening with a double fault, rallied to overturn the scare and hold for his first time in the match, smashing twice before Hijikata showed great touch with a low volley to avoid falling behind early once again. Leon Imber, New York Times, 12 July 2025 Alcaraz played a shaky game with a double fault and then a long forehand on Fritz’s chip return on set point. Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 The 20-year-old Gauff overcame a shaky start and a total of 32 unforced errors and nine double faults to secure her 11th first-round win at a major in the last 12 Grand Slams. Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 Five consecutive points for Gauff, two of which came from Sabalenka’s double faults, meant the American was back in the contest. Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for double fault

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of double fault was circa 1909

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“Double fault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20fault. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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