double fault

noun

(in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) two faults in succession, resulting in the loss of the point, the loss of the serve, or both.

double fault

noun

the serving of two faults in succession, thereby losing a point

verb

(intr) to serve a double fault

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Word History and Origins

Origin of double fault¹

First recorded in 1905–10

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A double fault handed Zheng the break back and she reeled off four games in a row to close out the match.

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She saved more break points in her next service game only to double fault and concede the break.

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With her second serve liable to cough up double faults, and her forehand identified as a weakness, there were debates whether the issues were down to her mentality or technical deficiencies.

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Gauff had conceded nine double faults across the opening two sets but it was Keys who finished the match with 60 unforced errors off her racquet, compared to Gauff's 41.

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Bublik buckled, with a double fault gifting Draper the chance to serve out the opening set - and the Briton took his opportunity.

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double-faced double feature

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