If the serve hits the net cord and bounces inside the correct service box, this is called a LET and the serve is repeated.If the server misses the second serve, this will be classed as a DOUBLE FAULT and the server will lose the point.In this case, the player has a second chance to put the ball in play. If the server misses the service box, this is considered a FAULT.A serve must bounce in the service box before it can be returned.The point starts with one of the players performing a serve, and the other player attempting to return the serve.
Each tennis player stands on opposite sides of the net and uses a tennis racket to hit the ball back and forth.In a game of singles, 2 players play against each other.