: a stroke (as in tennis) that drives the ball to one side and beyond the reach of an opponent
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Recent Examples on the WebIn the tiebreak, Nadal got an early mini-break with a vicious passing shot that Fritz lunged to reach before hitting it long. Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Federer has hit much more convincing approach shots in his life, and Djokovic capitalized by coolly flicking a forehand passing shot winner crosscourt. Ben Rothenberg, New York Times, 28 June 2021 After getting broken himself, Nadal surged ahead 3-2 with a brilliant passing shot to earn another break. Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2022 Nadal won the game with a forehand passing shot and clenched his fist. Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2022 On break point, Berrettini pulled Djokovic into the net, then connected on a passing shot to get back on serve.New York Times, 11 July 2021 After breaking at 5-5 with a scorching cross-court passing shot, Berrettini drew four unforced errors from Djokovic in a tight service game to wrap up the first set. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2021 At 5-all in the breaker, Fernandez hit a running forehand passing shot that clipped the net and landed in, giving her a match point. Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021 Hurkacz started it with a fast-twitch forehand passing shot winner on Federer’s serve.New York Times, 7 July 2021 See More