Printable Tennis Crosswords

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Tennis

Medium · 11×11 · 17 words
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  1. 1. Powerful overhead shot near the net.
  2. 3. Fuzzy yellow or green sphere.
  3. 5. Where Nadal and Djokovic duel.
  4. 9. Four points, typically.
  5. 10. Decisive game to settle a set.
  6. 13. Perfect, unreturnable serve.
  7. 14. Red surface of Roland Garros.
  8. 15. Barrier in the middle of the playing area.
  9. 16. High, arcing shot over an opponent.
  10. 17. Server's advantage in a game.

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  1. 2. Collection of six games, often.
  2. 4. Score for nothing.
  3. 6. Person in the high chair overseeing a match.
  4. 7. Stroke hit on the non-dominant side.
  5. 8. Stroke hit on the dominant side of the body.
  6. 11. Illegal serve, may lead to a double ____.
  7. 12. Grand Slam competition or pairing.

Tennis

Medium · 11×11 · 16 words
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  1. 2. Stepping on the line during delivery causes this
  2. 6. Moonball tactic to beat an approaching opponent
  3. 7. A tricky, skidding stroke with underspin
  4. 8. The immediate defensive reply to start a point
  5. 11. Format where the alleys are in play
  6. 12. An aggressive put-away that bounces high
  7. 13. Sneaky shot intended to land just barely over
  8. 14. The ultimate prize consisting of several sets
  9. 15. Woven obstacle separating the competitors

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  1. 1. A rhythmic exchange keeping the crowd silent
  2. 3. Delivery that leaves the receiver standing
  3. 4. A tragic score for a romantic word
  4. 5. The rectangular battlefield for this sport
  5. 9. The high-pressure decider at six games apiece
  6. 10. Friction that makes the ball dive sharply
  7. 12. Six games usually secures this milestone

Tennis

Medium · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 2. High, defensive or offensive shot over an opponent's head
  2. 4. Backspin technique used to slow the pace
  3. 5. Player given a preliminary ranking to avoid early clashes
  4. 8. Tandem format played on the wider court
  5. 9. Natural green surface for some summer tournaments
  6. 10. Call resulting in a replayed serve off the tape
  7. 12. Stroke typically hit with the dominant hand

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  1. 1. Devastating downward strike
  2. 2. A score of absolute zero
  3. 3. Overhead action that begins a point
  4. 4. Format lacking a partner
  5. 6. Delicate hit intended to die quickly over the net
  6. 7. Where groundstrokes are primarily traded
  7. 9. Unit won when reaching fifteen, thirty, forty, and beyond
  8. 11. Obstacle measuring three feet high at the center

Tennis

Easy · 11×11 · 16 words
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  1. 1. The natural green surface used at Wimbledon
  2. 4. The fuzzy yellow object hit back and forth
  3. 9. A stroke played with the palm facing forward
  4. 11. A starting stroke that hits the barrier but still lands in the correct box
  5. 12. Hitting the object before it bounces on the ground
  6. 13. The barrier dividing the playing area in half
  7. 14. A powerful overhead hit

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  1. 1. A subdivision of a set won by scoring four points
  2. 2. A starting stroke that the opponent fails to touch
  3. 3. A match played between two individual players
  4. 4. A stroke played with the back of the hand facing forward
  5. 5. A high arcing shot intended to go over the opponent
  6. 6. The boundary line marking the left or right edge
  7. 7. An unsuccessful attempt to start a point
  8. 8. A match played with two players on each team
  9. 10. A score of zero

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  1. 1. A scoring unit achieved after passing forty
  2. 3. An errant delivery that fails to land in the correct box
  3. 6. A forty-all situation requiring a two-point margin to win
  4. 7. The rotation applied to the ball to alter its bounce
  5. 11. The furthest boundary line at the back of the play area
  6. 12. A cord-clipping do-over on the initial hit
  7. 14. An extended, continuous exchange of hits
  8. 15. An undercutting stroke that makes the ball float and skid

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  1. 2. An unreturnable opening shot that scores directly
  2. 4. The chair occupant responsible for calling the score
  3. 5. A collection of games won by reaching six first
  4. 6. A tandem match featuring four players total
  5. 8. The woven obstacle dividing the playing area
  6. 9. The immediate reply to the opponent's starting shot
  7. 10. A strict one-on-one match format
  8. 13. Zilch, on the umpire's scoreboard

Tennis

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  1. 1. Cut a portion with heavy backspin.
  2. 5. Seek romance inside these lines.
  3. 7. Responsibility for a flawed delivery.
  4. 11. A sudden death decider at six apiece.
  5. 12. Plant embryo given a favorable draw.
  6. 14. A web that catches poor shots.
  7. 16. A devilish tie at forty.

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  1. 2. Permit a do-over from a cord graze.
  2. 3. Fixed in place after six games.
  3. 4. An expert pilot's untouchable delivery.
  4. 6. The seated authority on high.
  5. 8. Upper hand gained after a tie.
  6. 9. Throw in a high arc to buy time.
  7. 10. Conditions attached to the hitting face.
  8. 12. Shut the door forcefully on all four majors.
  9. 13. A steep fall meant to barely cross over.
  10. 15. Amused willingness to win four points.
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