tennis player
Serves and volleys
A tennis player is someone who plays tennis, either recreationally or professionally.
The term applies equally to weekend amateurs and elite competitors on the ATP or WTA tours: She's been a tennis player since childhood.
Professional tennis players compete in tournaments like Wimbledon and the US Open.
Premier grass-court championship
- US OpenAmerican tennis championship
- Australian OpenMelbourne tennis major
- French OpenParis tennis major
- ATPCell's energy molecule
WTA · coach · sponsorship · prize money · endorsement · press conference · world ranking · retirement
Attend to needs
- volleySimultaneous firing burst
- backhandRacket stroke across body
- forehandPalm-outward racket stroke
- aceSingle-pip card
lob · smash · drop shot · slice · topspin · rally · groundstroke · overhead
Standard for comparison
- netFinal amount remaining
- singlesUnattached individuals
- doublesPairs or stand-ins
- clay courtCrusite tennis surface
hard court · grass court · service box · tramlines · sideline · backcourt · no-man's-land · surface
Multi-round competitive event
- match pointFinal point needed
- break pointMoment before potential shift
- tiebreakMethod to resolve draws
- grand slamWinning every trick
ranking · seed · upset · wildcard · draw · qualifying · round robin · elimination
Refined, graceful quality
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
shot selection · tactical · aggressive · defensive · counterpuncher · serve-and-volley · baseliner · all-court
Capacity for sustained effort
- fitnessGood physical shape
- agilityQuickness and ease
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
strength · speed · endurance · recovery · flexibility · coordination · reflexes · lateral movement
Wimbledon
Premier grass-court championship
- US OpenAmerican tennis championship
- Australian OpenMelbourne tennis major
- French OpenParis tennis major
ATP · WTA · coach · sponsorship · prize money · endorsement · press conference · world ranking · retirement · comeback
serve
Attend to needs
ace · lob · smash · drop shot · slice · topspin · rally · groundstroke · overhead · passing shot
baseline
Standard for comparison
clay court · hard court · grass court · service box · tramlines · sideline · backcourt · no-man's-land · surface · bounce
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- match pointFinal point needed
- break pointMoment before potential shift
- tiebreakMethod to resolve draws
grand slam · ranking · seed · upset · wildcard · draw · qualifying · round robin · elimination · championship
elegance
Refined, graceful quality
consistency · shot selection · tactical · aggressive · defensive · counterpuncher · serve-and-volley · baseliner · all-court · touch
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
conditioning · strength · speed · endurance · recovery · flexibility · coordination · reflexes · lateral movement · explosiveness
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- occupationsdoctor, teacher, baker, lawyer, nurse
- playersathlete, competitor, gamer, participant, opponent
- Racket AthletesRoger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Pete Sampras
- school sportsbasketball, varsity, football, JV, soccer
- high earnersCEO, executive, hedge fund manager, surgeon, lawyer
tennis playergolfer
One who plays rounds
swimmer · football player · wrestler · boxer · hockey player
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