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DictionarydeuceTied tennis score
noun

deuce

A tied tennis score from which two consecutive points are needed to win the game.

The players return to deuce after another long rally.

Etymology
deuceOld Frenchtwo

Old French deus meant two. The tennis term identifies the tied situation in which a player must gain a two-point advantage through consecutive points to win the game.

More examples

  • The game went to deuce three times.
  • She saved a break point and forced deuce.
  • At deuce, neither player had the required advantage.

Forms

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