grass court

noun

1. an outdoor tennis court having a grass surface.

grass court

noun

1. a tennis court covered with grass See also hard court

Word History and Origins

Origin of grass court¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The LTA and the All England Club want to stage a WTA tournament at Queen's in the first week of the grass court season from 2025.

From BBC

“I knew I was capable on grass, but winning a title helps. Winning on a Sunday just gives you confidence, in general. Since the U.S. Open, any time I’m on a hard or grass court, I feel like I’m at my best and one of the best players in the world and have a chance against anybody,” Tiafoe said in an interview with The Associated Press.

From Washington Times

“I knew I was capable on grass, but winning a title helps. Winning on a Sunday just gives you confidence, in general. Since the U.S. Open, any time I’m on a hard or grass court, I feel like I’m at my best and one of the best players in the world and have a chance against anybody,” Tiafoe said in an interview with The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times

He Said It: “Since the U.S. Open, any time I’m on a hard or grass court, I feel like I’m at my best and one of the best players in the world and have a chance against anybody. So I have high hopes for Wimbledon.”

From Seattle Times

However, she always faced an uphill task against Gauff, who is 121 places above her in the world rankings and an excellent mover on a grass court.

From BBC