drop shot

noun

: a delicately hit shot (as in tennis or squash) that drops quickly after crossing the net or dies after hitting a wall

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Alcaraz broke Sinner’s serve that game, and with Alcaraz serving for the match up 5-4, Sinner again made a backhand error on an Alcaraz drop shot that gave Alcaraz match point. Sean Gregory, Time, 7 Sep. 2025 One improvised flick-of-the-wrist drop shot from back of the court was majestic, too good even for Djokovic to get back. Jerome Pugmire, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025 In the decisive game of the first set, with Anisimova serving at 5-6, Sabalenka used a drop shot to draw a missed forehand from her opponent for 15-15. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 1 June 2025 Alcaraz deftly employed the drop shot, hitting a beautiful forehand winner to go up 3-0. Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for drop shot

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drop shot was in 1908

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“Drop shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop%20shot. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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