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An invalid point which has to be replayed. Occurs most frequently when a serve touches the net but still lands in the correct service court.
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A lob is a ball hit in a high arc, usually over the opponent's head. For the most part it is played when the opponent is standing at the net.
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A stroke played straight down the court, either along or adjacent to one of the sidelines.
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Zero in tennis language, e.g. love-thirty = 0-30.
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| Lucky Loser / Playback |
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In some knockout tournaments, one defeat does not automatically result in elimination. Beaten players have the chance to play against other such losers, with the winners being awarded places in later rounds. These players are known as "lucky losers."
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