clay court

noun

1. an outdoor tennis court having a clay surface.

clay court

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of clay court¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

GB qualified for the knockout stage courtesy of an unlikely win over France on an indoor clay court in Le Portel in April.

From BBC

The match should have been played on a clay court, but was brought inside because of the weather.

From BBC

When Zverev broke Jarry to convert his fourth match point, he dropped to his knees on the red clay court, leaned back and let out a scream.

From Seattle Times

The two-time Grand Slam champion missed clay court events in Monte Carlo and Barcelona earlier this month due to a right arm injury and, despite taking the opening set, he looked tired against Rublev, who fired home 30 winners.

From BBC

"I kind of lost my identity on day one, I was trying to play like the stereotypical clay court player," said Boulter after her win on Saturday.

From BBC