"tenniser" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tennisers [plural]
Etymology: From tennis + -er. Etymology templates: {{af|en|tennis|-er|id2=occupation}} tennis + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} tenniser (plural tennisers)
  1. (rare) A tennis player. Tags: rare Categories (topical): Athletes, People, Tennis

Inflected forms

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