When the plaintiff, who suffered injury after being hit by a tennis ball during a tennis tournament, brings a negligence lawsuit, what defense may the defendant use?

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Assumption of risk is a defense in negligence cases that argues the plaintiff knowingly and voluntarily assumed the risk inherent to the dangerous activity (in this case, attending a tennis tournament where being hit by a ball is a known risk).

When the Plaintiff, Who Suffered Injury After Being Hit by a Tennis