Terminology
Let
When the ball from a serve touches the net but lands in the service court, the serve is void and the server gets to retake that serve
Line Judge
A person designated to observe the passge of tennis balls over the boundary lines of the court. A line judge can declare if play is out
Lob
A stroke in tennis where the ball is hit high above the net. If the opposing player or players are up at net, the intention may be offensive
Love
This is when the score is zero. The term is derived from the French term "l'oeuf" literally "the egg", meaning nothing
Love Game
A shutout game, won without the opponent scoring
Lucky Loser
The highest ranked player to lose in the final round of qualifying but still gains acceptance into the main draw due to a player withdrawl
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