match point

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Huarte had four service breaks — the last being a cross-court passing shot on match point.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

The Spaniard saved both and then closed out victory in the tie-break, ripping a forehand down the line on match point.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Sweeny clinched on his first match point before collapsing to the court.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

A double fault at deuce when 5-3 down gave King a third match point - and Riggs sent a volley into the net to confirm her victory.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

Citra watched, feeling almost detached, as if this were a tennis match and it was match point.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman