idóneas

Idóneas, in tennis, refers to a type of advantage that can be awarded to a player if their opponent is unable to continue a rally due to an injury. This rule is specified in the official rules of the game and is intended to ensure fair play and prevent a player from unfairly forcing their opponent to continue playing through an injury.

When a player is faltering due to an injury, the umpire may be able to declare the point in favor of the player if the opponent is unable to serve the ball in or return it easily. This is generally only applied in situations where the injury appeared suddenly and without warning, and not when a player is already serving under two prior long points.

The term 'idóneas' comes from the Greek, meaning 'good impetus' or 'good advantage'. It was adopted into the rules of tennis to provide a nuanced way to handle situations where a player is injured on court but still able to participate, albeit in a limited capacity.

Idónea strategies and circumnavigating opportunities to get an idónea declaration from the umpire have evolved into an intricate stage of competitive tennis. Techniques involve vulnerable choreography of the body to get the idóneas, bodies getting stretch or twisting. Maintaining these precise vulnerability levels is major role in containing-serving transitions.