What Does Ad Mean In Tennis?
If you've ever watched a professional tennis match, you may have noticed the commentators using a lot of strange words and abbreviations. One word that you might have heard is “ad”, but what does it mean? Well, don't worry, in this blog post, we'll explain all about the meaning of ad in tennis.
In tennis, “Ad” is short for “advantage.” When a player scores a point after deuce (when both players have scored three points and the score is tied at 40-40), they are said to have the advantage. The next point will decide who wins the game - if the player with the advantage scores, they win; if their opponent scores, then the score goes back to deuce and play continues until someone wins two points in a row. You can imagine that a game can theoretically go on for ten minutes or more if the score keeps going to deuce!
The advantage score in tennis is usually represented as "Ad" on the scoreboard. When the score reaches Ad-40, the server has the advantage and is one point away from winning the game.
Knowing this terminology can help you better understand what's going on during a match and make it easier to follow all of the action! So next time you watch a tennis match, pay attention when you hear the umpire announcing "Ad." It could mean that your favourite player is about to clinch their victory!
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