deuce

Example Sentences

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Though she pushed Sabalenka to deuce on her opening service game, Anisimova’s afternoon was soon overtaken by mistakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 6, 2025

Dimitrov managed to avoid another disastrous start in the third set, fending off break point to hold from deuce.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024

Djokovic was serving at 5-5 and at deuce when play was interrupted while a spectator received medical help in the stands.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024

Brown played the deuce court in the finals, Grinner the ad side.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2023

“And turns out Mr. Skinner was in the faculty john dropping a deuce, and the firecracker rolled underneath the stalls and practically burned his ta-ta off.”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle