SportsSeptember 7, 2026

groundstrokes

GROUND-strokes

Definition

In tennis, a stroke made after the ball has bounced on the court, typically executed from the baseline.

Etymology

The term is a compound of 'ground' and 'stroke,' appearing in tennis terminology during the late 19th century to distinguish shots played off the bounce from volleys played in the air.

In the news

The article notes that Rybakina was able to comfortably hit her groundstrokes because Osaka failed to move her around the court. This stability allowed Rybakina to maintain control throughout the match.

Elena Rybakina Overpowers Injury-Hampered Naomi Osaka To Reach First US Open Quarterfinal

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