Which of the following is a term in tennis for losing a match or "fixing" it for some benefit?
Correct answer: B. Tanking
- A. cheating
- B. Tanking
- C. Deceiving
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Tanking means deliberately playing below one's ability or trying to lose, sometimes to gain a perceived advantage. Cheating and deceiving are broader terms and do not specifically name this practice.
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