adv
9.8
The next point a player has after deuce in tennis
- noun
- Jargon
:
ventaja
- After a long rally, the player called out 'adv' to signal they had the advantage in the tense game.
Examples
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The score was 40-30, and the referee announced 'adv' to indicate it was time for the next point after deuce.
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A dance around deuce, including a bad call on Ferrer's shot at Adv Ferrer—called out when it wasn't.
Blog text (12) -
During the intense match, when the score reached deuce, the crowd held their breath as the player gained an 'adv' for the next point.
Synonyms
95
3.2
The first point after deuce that gives a player a lead which, if followed by another point, wins the game
is the short scoreboard abbreviation used to show that point
Surface Forms
Etymology
Adv is short for advantage, which means 'a small lead' in tennis, so it shows a player has the next point after deuce.