Rule of the Week

Rule of the Week Question

In a regulation match with Player A serving, Player B unsuccesfully attempts to return the serve and then claims he was not ready. Can he ask for the point to be replayed?

Answer

No. The receiver's attempt to return an serve deems him automatically ready.


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