a student claims that hitting a tennis ball across the court is an example of balanced forces. is he correct?

yes, because equal forces act on the ball from all sides.
no, because equal forces act on the ball from all sides.
yes, because the force in the direction of the ball's motion is greater.
no, because the force in the direction of the balls motion is greater.

No, because the force in the direction of the ball's motion is greater.