down the line

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With Alcaraz serving to stay in the match in the 12th game, Sinner forced deuce with a down-the-line backhand before dropping to the floor as consecutive errors from his opponent confirmed the Italian's successful title defence.

From BBC

There were sudden shifts and crazy bounces, like when a down-the-line single from Bo Bichette in the top of the seventh ricocheted off a sound technician along the elbow of the wall in foul territory, allowing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to score from first with the help of an errant throw from Teoscar Hernández.

From Los Angeles Times

“I could have gone somewhere else and probably played a lot more. But this was more of a down-the-line decision. I’ve always wanted to be a dawg, man. I’m really loyal to the purple and gold. This decision, for me, was bigger than football. It’s a character thing, to stick it out. I wanted to spend my last year with my brothers, no matter what the role was.”

From Seattle Times

In the second set, Pegula led 40-0 on her serve in the fourth game, but Sakkari fought back to win six-straight points, finishing with a down-the-line forehand winner deep in the corner to get the first break.

From Washington Times

After smacking a one-handed down-the-line backhand winner that finished with the flourish of a flowing follow-through, giving him a break for a 4-3 edge in the fifth set, Eubanks held his right index finger to his ear, seeking more noise.

From Washington Times