Well Played Answers

Raise The Roof

The correct answer is: Nora won the point since her opponent hit the ball to the roof first. From The Code, Item 5 and ITF Rule 13: According to the code, players call all shots aimed at their side...

Mood Dampener

The correct answer is: Neither were right, but the point goes to Bridget’s opponents because Bridget missed the volley. From ITF Rule 24g: Because the dampener was a part of Bridget’s opponent’s ra...

Forget-Me-Not

The correct answer is: They should replay the first point and give Jocelyn the second point.  From The Code, Item 32: Item 32 states that only disputed points should be replayed. Therefore, Jocelyn...

Questionable Boundaries

The correct answer is: The point was Francesca’s since she hit a winner and was allowed to hit the side netting.  From The Code, Item 19:  According to The Code, it would be up to Francesca to con...

Blocks To The Past

The correct answer is: The score should be “15-30,” and the server should get another first serve.  From The Code, Item 32: According to Item 32, when a dispute occurs over the score, the players ...

Clear Away Strays

The correct answer is: Katherine and her partner were right, and the server should get a second serve. From The Code, Item 42: Item 42 states that each player is responsible for removing stray bal...

Accidental Handball

The correct answer is: Liliana should win the point since what her opponent did was against the rules. From ITF Rule 24.i: Liliana’s opponent lost the point since the ball touched the player. Since...

Down Under Doubles

The correct answer is: Jamie’s team won the point legitimately, and the game should continue. From ITF Rules 16 and 18d: The Australian doubles formation is completely legal, and Jamie’s team won t...

Good Intentions

The correct answer is: Barbara lost the point since her racquet had touched the net. From ITF Rule 24g: The rules clearly state that a player loses a point if the player’s racquet touches the net a...

Blocks In Tennis

The correct answer is: Madison’s partner was right since she didn’t hit the ball before it crossed the net.  From ITF Rule 24: While many players may have learned that they couldn’t cross the net, ...