clay
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But her form remained inconsistent and she had won just three WTA Tour-level singles matches from four clay tournaments in the build-up to the Paris major.
From BBC • May 25, 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
The clay is not a surface she has ever felt completely comfortable on and it has also exacerbated a long-standing back issue.
From BBC • May 21, 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
It was the family bread bowl, a dark yellow glaze over red-pink clay.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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