double-faulted

At 4-4 he double-faulted his opening serve to bring defeat a little too close.

Wimbledon 2011: Robin Soderling fights back to beat Lleyton Hewitt 2011

Williams double-faulted to concede the second set.

Jankovic halts Serena Williams in Italian Open semifinals 2010

"I double-faulted on two important break points and that's what probably cost me the match," Isner said.

Djokovic tops Isner to clinch Davis Cup match for Serbia 2010

The Serb, so close to winning her first title since Indian Wells last year, double-faulted at the end of a long seventh game to drop serve and the Russian's mood lifted – only to be thrown into turmoil when Jankovic immediately broke back.

Maria Sharapova loses her cool but is too hot for Jelena Jankovic 2011

The Croat double-faulted to give Federer a 5-4 lead in the third set and never recovered.

Federer waltzes into U.S. Open fourth round Reuters 2011

A little bit of Murray magic gave his supporters hope and he broke Nadal at the start of the third - then double-faulted and netted a simple backhand to give up the advantage.

Rafael Nadal beats adventurous Andy Murray to reach US Open final | Kevin Mitchell 2011

When Berdych had match point in the third set and double-faulted, there was a universal intake of breath among the 17,500 fans who had packed the arena on the second evening of the tournament – but none of that breath emanated from the man on the other side of the net.

Tomas Berdych wilts while Novak Djokovic is empowered by pressure 2011

Tsonga won nine points in a row before Federer rallied but, after being dragged into a deuce fight in the seventh game, the king of the quick kill double-faulted, then pushed a stretched forehand long and the set was gone.

Rafael Nadal edges past Mardy Fish in ATP World Tour Finals 2011

He double-faulted for break point, changed his wrist band then hit long to go 3-1 down, and defeat loomed again.

Rafael Nadal beats adventurous Andy Murray to reach US Open final | Kevin Mitchell 2011

The Croat double-faulted to give Federer a 5-4 lead in the third set and never recovered.

Federer waltzes into U.S. Open fourth round Reuters 2011