match point

Example Sentences

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But Mboko pulled back a break then saved two match points to break again and spark the crowd to life.

From Barron's

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

From Barron's

Jacquemot fought back from a set and 5-3 down and saved a match point before securing victory after a gruelling three hours and 31 minutes.

From BBC

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

Her career was eventually brought to an end by Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round, but only after Williams had saved five match points in an electric night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

From BBC