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Meaning of double-break | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

In a set, an advantage equivalent to two breaks of serve.

Examples

“In the seventh game of the deciding set⟳, one backhand came in at a thundering 99mph – this was followed by a lightening forehand return⟳ from Nadal's next serve⟳ to make⟳ it 30-love⟳. A double-break would have⟳ left Nadal with no out-clause, but he clung on to pull⟳ the score⟳ back to 4-3.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

double-click double-conical drum double-count double-cross double-crosser double-date

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