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Deuce: The score 40-40 in a game. A player must win two consecutive points from a deuce before winning the game. See advantage

Deuce Court: The right side of the court of each player

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Pulp: 30-30 in a service game; not quite 'deuce' (juice).

Advantage: When one player wins a point from a deuce and needs one more point to win the game.

Can Opener: A serve hit by a right-handed player with slice landing on or near the intersection of the singles tramline and service line in the deuce court (landing in the ad court for a left-handed player).

Australian Formation: (in doubles) a formation where the server and partner stand on the same side of the court (deuce or advantage court) before starting the point