Australian doubles

noun

, Tennis.

1. an unusual formation in doubles in which the server's partner is positioned on the same side of the court as the server.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Australian doubles¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

"I will never turn a TV on to watch pickleball. I would rather watch paint dry," tweeted Rennae Stubbs, the Australian doubles legend who was part of Serena Williams' coaching team at last year's US Open.

From BBC

"It's a love-hate relationship with Nick," Australian doubles great Todd Woodbridge told BBC Sport.

From BBC

Kyrgios has forged a reputation as one of his sport's biggest wasted talents, but Australian doubles great Todd Woodbridge says his compatriot has applied himself more than ever to be ready for this Grand Slam.

From BBC

“I was ready to pull the plug on it, but my daughter was keen to come,” said Dunlop, who warmed to the outing as she sat in the stands on an intimate outside court and watched the Australian doubles team of James Duckworth and Marc Polmans defeat Ricardas Berankis and Mikhail Kukushkin.

From New York Times

The Australian doubles pair of John Peers and Jordan Thompson defeated Mirza Basic and Tomislav Brkic 7-5, 6-1 on Saturday on hard courts at Memorial Drive.

From Washington Times