deuce
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The incident happened after 10-time champion Djokovic, leading 6-3 4-2 at the time, saw a pacy return from world number 75 Van de Zandschulp go long for deuce.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
Though she pushed Sabalenka to deuce on her opening service game, Anisimova’s afternoon was soon overtaken by mistakes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 6, 2025
It lasted 16 minutes and contained 24 points, going to deuce nine times.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024
Brown played the deuce court in the finals, Grinner the ad side.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2023
Now where the deuce has he got to?’”
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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