New to the court and feeling lost in translation? Fear not! This tennis terms glossary will have you speaking the language of pros in no time.
**Ace:** A serve that lands in the service box and is not touched by the receiver. Unreturnable!
**Deuce:** When the score is tied at 40-40. Excitement intensifies!
**Advantage (Ad):** The point scored after deuce. "Ad-In" means advantage server; "Ad-Out" means advantage receiver.
**Love:** Zero. A score of 0.
**Volley:** A shot hit in the air before it bounces. Often used at the net.
**Groundstroke:** A shot hit after the ball bounces, typically from the baseline (forehand or backhand).
**Let:** A serve that hits the net but lands in the correct service box. The serve is replayed.
**Fault:** A serve that doesn't land in the correct service box. Two faults in a row result in a double fault and loss of point.
Knowing these basics will help you understand the game, follow along with matches, and maybe even impress your friends with your newfound tennis lingo. Now get out there and play!
