The first point won in a game.

The second point won in a game.

The third point won in a game.

The left-hand side of the court when facing the net.

The point won immediately after deuce, giving a player the chance to win the game with the next point.

A player who is next in line for entry if a player withdraws.

The height of a tournament location above sea level, which can affect ball speed and bounce.

A shot used to move forward and prepare to play at the net.

The official men's singles and doubles rankings based on players' results and ranking points.

Playing aggressively with the intention of taking control and winning the point.

A ball that gives a player a realistic opportunity to attack.

A stroke played on the opposite side of the body from the dominant hand.

A set won 6–0.

A trained person who retrieves balls and helps keep play moving during a match.

How quickly the ball travels through the court after being struck.

The upward release of the ball before serving.

The line at the back of the court marking the limit of the playing area.

A style of play centred around hitting groundstrokes from near the baseline.

A serve directed towards the receiver's body to restrict their ability to swing freely.

The way the ball reacts after hitting the court surface.

Winning a game against an opponent who is serving.

Winning a game while your opponent is serving.

Automatic advancement to the next round without playing a match.

One of those numbers tennis players would rather not see on Monday morning.

A player's ranking position at a particular point in their professional career.

The main or principal court at a tennis tournament.

Hitting the ball into a different area of the court to move or wrong-foot an opponent.

Altering a player's usual shot sequence or tactical approach to surprise an opponent.

A slow court surface that generally produces a high bounce.

Successfully win the final game or points needed to take the set after building a lead.

Successfully finishing a match, set or game after gaining a winning position.

Recovering from a significant disadvantage to win or level a match.

The precise moment and position where the racket meets the ball.

A player who uses an opponent's attacking pace and pressure against them.

The assignment of a match to a particular court.

The way a ball reacts after hitting a particular court surface.

A player's ability to reach and defend different areas of the court.

The use of angles, distances and spaces on court to create tactical advantages.

Where a player stands on the court in relation to the ball, opponent and situation.

How quickly the court surface causes the ball to travel and bounce.

The final set played when a match is tied after the required number of sets.

Using positioning and shots to survive an opponent's attack and stay in the point.

The player who won the tournament in the previous edition.

Ranking points a player is trying to retain by matching or improving their result from the previous year.

A score of 40–40, requiring a player to win two consecutive points to take the game.

The right-hand side of the court when facing the net, where points begin from the deuce side.

Control the rallies by deciding where and how the points are played.

The hand a player naturally uses for most tasks and usually holds the racket with for a one-handed shot.

A match played between two teams of two players.

The full-width court used for doubles matches.

The tournament layout showing which players will face each other and how they can progress.

An aggressive volley struck with a full or powerful swing rather than a short blocking motion.

A soft volley designed to land short on the opponent's side.

A softly hit shot intended to land close to the net on the opponent's side.

The list of players entered into a tournament before the final draw is made.

A player's ranking position used when determining direct entry into a tournament.

The last match of a tournament, deciding the champion.

To suddenly raise their performance to a higher level.

Hit the ball accurately close to the court boundaries.

Raising the quality or intensity of play at an important moment.

A shot hit with relatively little spin, often travelling quickly through the court.

The continuation of the racket's movement after making contact with the ball.

A serving fault that occurs when a player's foot touches or crosses the baseline before the serve is struck.

The way a player moves, positions and adjusts their feet around the court.

An error caused by the pressure or quality of an opponent's shot.

A stroke played on the same side of the body as the dominant hand.

A player has started finding the accuracy, timing and consistency needed to hit their shots effectively.

A point that would win the game for the player who is ahead.

Beginning to control the exchange and dictate where and how the point is played.

Playing the first aggressive shot that puts an opponent under pressure and begins to take control of the point.

Attacking an opponent's weaker second serve aggressively.

A fast natural court surface with a relatively low bounce.

The way a player holds the racket, including different hand positions used for different shots.

A shot played immediately after the ball bounces, usually close to the net.

A firm court surface, commonly made with an acrylic coating over asphalt or concrete.

A shot with significant pace, spin or both, making it difficult for an opponent to handle.

A bounce that rises relatively high after the ball lands.

Successfully maintaining a lead, serve or advantage despite pressure from the opponent.

Remaining calm and effective under pressure.

Weaknesses or areas of a player's game that an opponent can exploit.

The amount of moisture in the air, which can influence playing conditions and the ball.

Playing conditions inside a covered venue where weather factors such as wind and rain are removed.

A tennis court played inside a covered venue, protecting play from outdoor weather.

A forehand hit from the backhand side down the same side of the court.

A forehand hit from the backhand side of the court towards the opponent's opposite side.

A decision about whether a ball landed inside or outside a court line.

An unofficial ranking projection that updates during a tournament based on current results.

A shot hit high over an opponent, often when they are near the net.

Fail to win a game in which they were serving, allowing the opponent to break serve.

The tennis term for zero.

A bounce that stays relatively close to the ground.

The principal tournament competition in which players compete for the title.

A special invitation allowing a player direct entry into the main draw.

Use consistency and placement to force the opponent to hit many difficult balls.

Using tactics, placement or variation that disrupt an opponent's preferred style.

The complete contest between two players or teams.

A point that would win the match for the player who is ahead.

Successfully winning a point that would otherwise have ended the match.

The official responsible for tournament-level rules, administration and disciplinary matters.

A shortened tiebreak format used in some matches instead of a deciding set.

The tactical relationship between two particular players and how their styles interact.

Winning a point against the opponent's serve during a tiebreak.

A very high, deep shot with a large amount of height and usually topspin.

Hitting to different areas of the court to force the opponent to move repeatedly.

The net divides the two sides of the tennis court.

A shot that neither player clearly controls the point with.

The hand opposite the dominant hand, often used to help control a two-handed backhand.

Being forced to defend because your opponent is controlling the point.

Playing aggressively and controlling the point.

Hitting the ball early, shortly after it bounces.

A player present at a tournament who can enter if a place becomes available.

An area of the court left uncovered by the opponent.

Creating space by moving an opponent away from one area of the court.

The schedule showing which matches are being played on each court and when.

Trying too hard to attack or hit winners, often resulting in unnecessary errors.

A shot hit above the player's head, usually in response to a lob.

Hit shots extremely close to the court lines.

A shot hit past an opponent who is positioned near the net.

Recurring tactical sequences a player uses to create or exploit opportunities.

Choosing higher-percentage shots and tactics that reduce unnecessary risk.

Playing with controlled aggression rather than attempting overly risky shots.

The smallest unit of scoring in a tennis game.

A penalty in which a player loses a point for a violation.

A special ranking status allowing an eligible player returning from a significant injury or absence to enter certain tournaments.

Return and play aggressively enough to make it difficult for the server to comfortably hold.

A player who earns a place in the main draw by winning qualifying matches.

Matches played before the main draw to determine which players earn entry.

The round in which eight players or teams compete for places in the semi-finals.

Rankings that track points earned during the current season rather than the longer rolling ranking period.

The piece of equipment used to strike the tennis ball.

The stringed surface of the racket used to make contact with the ball.

To improve the quality and intensity of their play, particularly when the match becomes more difficult.

A sequence of shots exchanged between players before a point ends.

A shot hit with enough consistency and control to keep a rally going rather than immediately trying to win the point.

A repeated sequence of shots or tactics a player uses to construct points.

A player's ability to maintain consistency through long exchanges without making an error.

The ranking position used to determine which players qualify for direct entry into a tournament.

A decline in a player's ranking position.

A record of how a player's ranking has changed over their career.

A significant ranking achievement, such as entering the Top 100 or Top 10.

The change in a player's ranking position from one ranking period to another.

Points earned from tournament results that contribute to a player's ranking.

The number of ranking points awarded for reaching particular stages of a tournament.

A ranking status that allows an eligible player returning from a qualifying absence to use a protected ranking for certain entry purposes.

The period during which an eligible player may use a protected ranking for certain tournament-entry purposes.

An improvement in a player's ranking position.

The period represented by the current official rankings, which are updated weekly.

The player who is receiving the serve.

The position a player returns to after hitting a shot, ready for the opponent's response.

Using an opponent's pace or direction to send the ball somewhere else on the court.

When a player stops a match before it has finished, usually because of injury or illness.

A shot hit with pronounced topspin and a high, looping trajectory, often used for control or defence.

A tournament condition in which a retractable stadium roof is closed during play.

A tournament round containing 32 players or teams.

A player given a ranking-based position in the draw to help prevent top players meeting too early.

The round in which four players or teams compete for places in the final.

The shot that starts every point, hit from behind the baseline into the correct service box.

A planned first shot after the serve, designed to take control of the point.

A tactic where a player serves and immediately moves towards the net to volley.

A planned combination of serve placement and the following shot.

Choosing where within the service box to direct a serve.

The area into which a legal serve must land.

A game in which a player is serving.

A group of games won by the player who reaches the required number first, usually by at least two games.

Being behind by one or more sets in a match.

A point that, if won, gives a player the set.

Successfully winning a point that would otherwise have given the opponent the set.

A tiebreak used to decide a set.

A ball that lands relatively close to the net and gives the opponent an opportunity to attack.

An attacking shot played when an opponent leaves a shorter ball that can be exploited.

A sharply angled shot designed to land close to the sideline and pull the opponent wide.

A match played between two players, one on each side.

The narrower playing area used for singles matches.

A set score of 6–6, usually leading to a tiebreak under the tournament's rules.

A shot hit with backspin that keeps the ball low and can skid after bouncing.

A defensive shot, often played with slice, used to escape a difficult position on court.

Moving forward to strike the ball earlier and more aggressively.

To stop a run of consecutive points or games being won by the opponent and regain some control.

Winning a match without losing a set.

The movement of the racket as a player prepares for and strikes the ball.

To hit the ball soon after it bounces, giving the opponent less time to react.

Play with enough pressure that the opponent has little opportunity to attack or control the ball.

Hitting the ball early to reduce the opponent's preparation time.

Repeatedly directing shots towards an opponent's backhand side to create pressure or an opening.

A set decided by a tiebreak when the required game score is reached.

Having more points than your opponent during a tiebreak.

A point in a tiebreak that could significantly change the outcome or give a player a match, set or advantage.

The ten highest-ranked singles players in the official rankings.

The 100 highest-ranked singles players in the official rankings.

Forward rotation applied to the ball, making it dip and bounce higher.

The ability to play delicate, controlled shots with feel and precision, particularly around the net.

The person responsible for overseeing the organisation and operation of a tennis tournament.

A particular year's staging of a recurring tournament.

The additional court lines used to widen the court for doubles.

The phase of play where a player moves from defence into attack.

A shot played between the legs, usually while running towards or away from the net.

The official responsible for overseeing the match and enforcing the rules.

An error made without significant pressure from the opponent.

A serve that the receiver touches but cannot return successfully.