Ace: When the server serves the ball so hard and accurately that the receiver is unable to even touch it, it is known as an ace. This usually results in a point for the server.
Ad Court: The left side of each player's side of the court.
Advantage: When a player wins the first point of a deuce, it is known as an advantage. He now needs one more point to win the game.
All: The term used when both players have the same score. For example, 15-15 and 30-30 is15-all and 30-all respectively. When both the players are on 40, it is known as a deuce.
Alley: The areas between the singles and doubles sidelines on the court.
ATP: The men's professional circuit, also known as the Association of Tennis Professionals.
Backhand: When the ball is hit by the back sided face of the tennis racket, it is a backhand shot. A right handed player will play a backhanded shot when the ball is on his left side.
Ballboy: A male or female child who has to receive the balls that are out of play on the area of the court. They also throw the ball to the server just before service.
Baseline: The farthest boundary at the ends of the rectangular court. The server must always serve from behind the baseline.
Break: To be the receiver in a game and then go on to win the game.
Break Point: One point away from breaking the service, that is, winning the game as a receiver. Break points are the scores 30-40 or 40-advantage. 15-40 is a double break point, and 0-40 is a triple break point.
Challenge: To challenge the call of the officials. The dispute is resolved using video technology.
Change-over: When the players change which sides of the court they play from.
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