doubles match

Two-on-two tennis

A doubles match is a contest in tennis, badminton, or similar racket sports where two players compete on each side rather than one.

The format requires teamwork and court coverage strategies different from singles play: They won their doubles match in straight sets.

In darts or bowling, doubles match may refer to two-person team competitions.

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volley · down the line · net · no man's land · deuce · backhand · forehand · split step · pairs · teamwork · Wimbledon · racket · baseline · advantage · lob · ace · tiebreak · championship

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number of players per side

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One-versus-one sporting event

singles · singles play · head-to-head · mixed doubles

competitive vs non-competitive play

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warm-up · casual play · rally

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