US Open Tennis

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• A towering defensive shot sent over an opponent's head. (3)
• A shot hit with backspin to keep it low and skidding. (5)
• The motion that initiates every single point. (5)
• The massive main stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. (4)
• Novak, the Serbian legend with four titles in the Big Apple. (8)
• The building block won after reaching at least 40 points. (4)
• The 78-foot-long battlefield where the action happens. (5)
• Obstacle that turns a winner into a groan. (3)

Down

• An aggressive overhead putaway shot. (5)
• The Queens neighborhood (___ Meadows) that hosts the final Grand Slam. (8)
• You need to win two or three of these to take the match. (3)
• Stealing a game while your opponent is serving. (5)
• The side strips that only matter during doubles competition. (5)
• The 40-40 deadlock that requires a two-point advantage to break. (5)
• A sneaky, soft shot meant to barely clear the tape. (4)
• An untouchable delivery to start the point. (3)

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