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Her flat, angled forehands pushed players outside the tramlines and behind the baseline, giving her a platform from which to attack.—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 28 July 2025 Down a set point, at 4-5, Sinner hit a solid serve, and then followed it by ripping a wide forehand, pulling Alcaraz toward the tramlines.—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 14 July 2025 People haven’t thought of working in this way because biology and engineering are two disciplines that normally sit on parallel tramlines.—New Atlas, 1 May 2025 Zheng clipped a drop shot into the tramlines, and Siegemund fell to the floor in delight.
‘The biggest upset of this year’s Australian Open’
Analysis from tennis writer Charlie Eccleshare
Zheng’s exit will leave a big hole at this year’s Australian Open.—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025 On Friday, the focus will pivot to Bordeaux, where Charles will visit a tramline, communities affected by wildfires and the organic vineyard.—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2023 The blast occurred on Istiklal Avenue, a popular spot for shoppers and tourists with a tramline running its length.—Adam Pourahmadi, CNN, 14 Nov. 2022
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