clay
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She is unique among British players in that she grew up playing on clay, having left Bradford aged 10 to move to Barcelona, and has achieved her greatest successes on the surface.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Second baseman Kaniya Bragg saved the Bruins from giving up more runs when she trapped Sierra Humphreys’ single in the clay before it could reach the grass.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Continuing his recent momentum on the clay would see him become only the 10th man to complete the career Grand Slam.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Lorenze takes inspiration from the distinctive on-court look of tennis’s only clay grand slam.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
First, he rubbed the turquoise stone until it became warm and was as soft as a piece of clay.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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