What is An Ace in Tennis?

Last Modified Jan 13, 2023 06:05 GMT

What is An Ace in Tennis?

In tennis, an ace is a legal serve that is not touched by the receiver, winning the point for the server. In professional tennis, aces are generally seen on a player's first serve, where the server can strike the ball with maximum force and take more chances with ball placement, such as the far corners of the service box. Aces have been officially recorded by the top-level professional tennis circuits since 1991, so these records start at that time. John Isner has the most aces in a tournament with 214 during the 2018 Wimbledon, and he has the most in a single match with 113 during his 11-hour encounter with Nicolas Mahut in 2010.

Why is it called An Ace?

Ace – A legal serve which the returner does not manage to get their racquet to. An ace always results in the server winning a point.

How Do Players Hit Aces?

In tennis, an 'ace' is a serve that the receiver does not touch with their racket. A player scores an ace when they serve the ball and it goes into the opponent's service box. Aces are usually powerful and fast serves that are difficult to return. According to Statics, the average speed of an ace in tennis is 118 mph.

Can you Hit An Ace With a Second Serve?

Yes, players can hit an ace with a Second Serve

Who has the Most Aces in Tennis?

John Isner has served the most aces with 13,782.

How Do they Mark an Ace in Tennis on a Score Sheet?

The symbol for a double fault, which should not be used unless there is already a “.” (dot) in that point. The symbol for a service ace.

How Many Aces Typically Occur in a Tennis Match?

The ATP Tour average for aces per service game is 0.52

What is a Return Ace in Tennis?

Return ace: Shot in which the opponent serves, the receiver returns the serve, and the opponent does not hit the ball.

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