doubles matches

Partnered tennis contests

Doubles matches are competitive games played by teams of two against two, most commonly in racket sports like tennis, badminton, and pickleball.

The term distinguishes these from singles matches, where individuals compete one-on-one: She prefers doubles matches because she likes having a partner.

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One-against-one athletic contests

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