In tennis, a Can Opener is a type of serve that curves sharply away from the receiver. For right-handed players, it lands near the Service Line and Sideline in the deuce court. Left-handed players hit this serve to the Ad Court.
The serve gets its name from the way it "opens up" the court. It pulls the receiver wide, creating space for the server's next shot.
This [[serve] is particularly useful on fast surfaces like grass courts. It can be challenging for receivers to return due to its spin and placement.