noun
- A sport combining elements of tennis and jai alai, played on a court with a net and rackets similar to tennis.
Usage: Also called paddle tennis or platform tennis in some regions.; Popular in Spain and Latin America.
Examples
- Frontenis is played on a smaller court than traditional tennis.
- The sport of frontenis originated in Spain and has grown popular throughout Latin America.
- She learned to play frontenis during her summer vacation in Madrid.
- Frontenis requires quick reflexes and good hand-eye coordination.
- The frontenis tournament attracted players from several countries.