Tennis terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ace |
A serve that the opponent cannot return; as a verb, to serve an ace. |
| Ad |
Short for advantage; see entries beginning with that word, below. |
| Advantage |
The player who scores the first point after deuce is said to have the advantage, since winning the next point will also win the game |
| Advantage court / Ad court |
The left hand side service court from where either player has the advantage to win a game. |
| Advantage in |
Indicates that the server has the advantage; also "ad in" |
| Advantage out |
Indicates that the receiver has the advantage; also "ad out" |
| All |
Used in scoring to indicate a tie, as in "40-all." |
| Alley |
One of the areas outside the singles court that come into play in doubles. The alleys are 4 ½ feet wide. |
| American twist |
A serve that has spin causing it to bounce high and to receiver's left, off a right-handed player's racket. Opposite of reverse twist. |
| Approach shot |
A shot hit hard and deep to allow the player to take the net. |
| ATP |
Association of Tennis Professionals. The ATP are the governing body of the men's professional tennis circuit in the US. |
| Attack the net |
See Take the net |