单词 | percentage tennis |
释义 | > as lemmaspercentage tennis percentage tennis n. Tennis a style of playing tennis designed to minimize errors (error n. Additions), typically characterized by avoidance of risky shots, careful placement of the ball, and cross-court play. ΚΠ 1939 Los Angeles Times 28 May ii. 7/1 They play percentage tennis and it takes courage and skill to do it—hit 'em back and let your opponent take the chances. 1969 New Yorker 14 June 45/1 My style is playmaking—consistent, percentage tennis—and his style is shotmaking. 1992 Times 27 July 36/3 ‘I am playing better percentage tennis than last year,’Stich said... ‘It's not as risky.’ 2005 Times of India 11 Feb. 21/2 Obziler..played percentage tennis and kept Sania on the move. < as lemmas |
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