Meaning of the word "clay court" in English

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clay court

US /kleɪ kɔːrt/
UK /kleɪ kɔːrt/
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Noun

1.

a tennis court with a playing surface made of crushed brick, shale, or other unbound mineral aggregate

Example:
Rafael Nadal is known as the 'King of Clay Court' due to his dominance on this surface.
The French Open is the only Grand Slam tournament played on a clay court.
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