clay court

American

noun

an outdoor tennis court having a clay surface.

clay court British

noun

a tennis court with a playing surface topped by a layer of crushed shale, brick, or stone

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Etymology

Origin of clay court

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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Shelton, a 23-year-old left-hander, seeks his fourth ATP title after winning the 2023 Japan Open, 2024 US Clay Court Championships and last year's Canadian Open.

From Barron's

He felt discomfort in his arm during the clay court season in the spring.

From BBC

Nadal played the bulk of his 115 French Open matches on Court Philippe Chatrier and won each of his 14 titles on the most famous clay court in the world.

From BBC

British Davis Cup captain Leon Smith has previously told BBC Radio 5 Live that maintaining a clay court can be expensive for clubs - and is not helped by the British weather.

From BBC

That meant she did not begin her clay court swing until a month later in Madrid.

From BBC

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