singles player
One-on-one athlete
A singles player is an athlete who competes individually rather than as part of a team or pair, used especially in racket sports like tennis, badminton, and squash.
The term distinguishes between formats: a player might excel at singles but struggle in doubles, or vice versa.
She's primarily a singles player but occasionally enters doubles tournaments.
- soloPerformance by one
- tennisRacquet sport over net
- racketUproar, scam, or paddle
- serveAttend to needs
- center courtPrimary competition arena
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singles playerdoubles player
Athlete in paired competition
team player · doubles partner · team member · doubles team · teammate
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