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baseliner

[ beys-lahy-ner ]

noun

Tennis.
  1. a player who typically plays near the baseline using ground strokes, as distinguished from one who typically goes to the net.


baseliner

/ ˈ²ú±ðɪ²õËŒ±ô²¹Éª²ÔÉ™ /

noun

  1. tennis a player who plays most of his or her shots from the back of court
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of baseliner1

First recorded in 1900–05; baseline + -er 1
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She also defeated the Chinese baseliner in January on her way to the semifinals in Hobart, Australia.

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Zheng - an aggressive baseliner with a hefty serve - is aiming to follow in Li's footsteps by becoming only the second Chinese woman to win the title.

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After her third-round win, there was a wholesome moment which could provide added inspiration for Zheng - an aggressive baseliner with a hefty serve - to go all the way.

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The Ukrainian, who is ranked 76th, remembers Kenin as aggressive baseliner.

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Goffin, a baseliner who won his seventh ATP singles title last year on clay in Marrakech, used touch and placement to move his bigger opponent around the court.

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