Definitions
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- noun tennis In a
set , an advantage equivalent to twobreaks ofserve .
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Examples
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A return winner set up a double-break chance, which Nadal converted with a backhand.
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In the 10th game, Roddick had a double-break chance.
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She went up a double-break, at 3-0, with Clijsters grabbing one scant point out of nine chances on her serve in the first two games.
USATODAY.com - Henin-Hardenne not too tired to win U.S. Open title 2003
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Troicki enjoyed a double-break at 3-0 up in the second set, only to lose six of the next nine games and the tiebreak.
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With Murray's serve also in good working order he raced into a 4-0 lead, a dipping backhand from behind the baseline sealing the double-break.
BBC News - Home 2011
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Tsonga managed to hold until the seventh game of the final set when he raced forward to smash into the net to give Nadal a double-break opportunity.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Tsonga managed to hold until the seventh game of the final set when he raced forward to smash into the net to give Nadal a double-break opportunity.
SI.com 2011
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Nadal appeared to be everywhere at times but only had to stand still as a double-fault gave him the first of two double-break points in game seven.
The Statesman 2010
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Nadal appeared to be everywhere at times but only had to stand still as a double-fault gave him the first of two double-break points in game seven.
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Murray narrowly avoided falling a double-break behind but then had five chances to pull the break back in a thrilling fifth game, the best of the match.
BBC - Ouch 2010
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