Which of the following is an example of a ''service fault'' in the game of tennis?

Question

A. the ball hits the net and lands inside the service box
B. the serve just barely touches the sideline of the service box
C. the ball hits the net and lands outside of the service box.
D. the serve falls squarely inside the service box

Answer 1

In the game of tennis, a "service fault" occurs when the serve does not land in the correct area of the service box.

Among the options provided, the correct example of a service fault is:

C. the ball hits the net and lands outside of the service box.

This is because a serve that hits the net and doesn't land within the service box is considered a fault. Options A and B could either be valid serves depending on the position of the ball in relation to the lines, and option D is a valid serve.