Althea Gibson & Arthur Ashe Vocab

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Two players competing against each other

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Singles

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Two teams of two players competing against each other.

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Doubles

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Contest between two players/teams, best of three or five sets (6+ games)

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match

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Often part of a tennis tournament's name: Davis ____; Wightman _____

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cup

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Position of champion in a major sports competition

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title

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Give up a job permanently

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retire

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A sport played in multiple tournaments over weeks or months.

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tour

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A person who participates in sports or activities for enjoyment, not for pay.

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amateur

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Relating to a college or university

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collegiate

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to deal with a problem or situation

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overcome