Let
An invalid point which has to be replayed.
Occurs most frequently when a serve touches
the net but still lands in the correct service
court.
Line judge
Line judges have the task of deciding whether
a ball has landed in the court or outside. Their
decisions can only be overruled by the umpire.
Lob
A lob is a ball hit in a high arc, usually over the
opponent's head. For the most part it is played
when the opponent is standing at the net.
Longline
A stroke played straight down the court, either
along or adjacent to one of the sidelines.
Love
Zero in tennis language, e.g. love-thirty = 0-30.
Lucky Loser/Playback
In some knockout tournaments, one defeat
does not automatically result in elimination.
Beaten players have the chance to play
against other such losers, with the winners
being awarded places in later rounds. These
players are known as "lucky losers."