performing solo; having the stage to oneself; being in sole command; eclipsing (outshining) the others; field of activity in which one is unrivaled (unrivalled)
half-florescent; half-bloomed
falling asleep immediately; going out like a light
straight-sets victory; straight-set win
a pair (of shoes or socks)
to take one's place; to take one's position; to go into position; to line up
singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); single people; unmarried people; singles (musical album)
well done!; nice try!; well fought!
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
doubles (tennis, badminton, etc.)
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
rough-hewn; incomplete; unrefined; still in the process of being formed
to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
regular game; regular-season game
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
to surge (water or waves)
complete recovery; healing
to form a pair (pairs); to partner
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
to perform in tune with each other; to get along well; to be in perfect harmony; to make a perfect pair (team, etc.)
exposure to wind; severe criticism
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
racket; paddle (in table-tennis)
Spain; Spanish (language)
cloth; tablecloth; wallpaper; wall fabric
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
to the core; to the bone; (lit.) to the marrow
practice game; practice match; scrimmage; workout
to one's heart's content; following one's heart's desires
let's see what you've got; show me what you've got
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
to behave like a spoiled child; to behave like a spoilt child; to fawn on; to depend and presume upon another's benevolence
private affairs; personal matter
abstention (from voting); renunciation (of a right); withdrawal (from a contest)
consecutive victories; series of victories
to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit)
to fight to the bitter end
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose