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Originally Posted by $ven27
Rafa dominated the majority of the match, can't wait for the final. However, I've heard the announcers make comments about the 1st and 2nd serve and how Nadal dominates on the 1st serve, what exactly is the 1st and 2nd serve? Is it when a player hits the net or misses on his first serve so he has to take a second serve?
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Yes. Getting the first serve in is crucial if you want to win your service games. Second serves are often weaker because the player is trying to prevent a second fault and giving the opponent a free point.