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The Rules Of Tennis
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The
Singles Game
23. Tennis Ball Touches Permanent Fixtures
If the tennis ball in play touches a permanent fixture (other than the net,
posts, singles sticks, cord or metal cable, strap or band) after it has
hit the ground, the tennis player who struck it wins the point; if before it
hits the ground, his opponent wins the point.
USTA Comment: A tennis ball in play that strikes a pipe support running
across the Court at the base of the tennis net is treated the same as a ball
landing on clear ground. See USTA Comment under Rule 20 e. for a tennis player
who touches a pipe support.
Case 1. A return hits the Umpire or his chair or stand. The
tennis player claims that the ball was going into Court.
Decision: He loses the point.
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