match point

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After match point, he laid flat on his back on the court and immediately burst into tears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The American fought back from 5-1 down, breaking twice and saving match point, to force another tie-break, but Cobolli eventually got over the line to reach just his second Grand Slam quarter-final.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Boulter staved off match point at 6-5 down to force another tie-break, but Ruse claimed two mini breaks to move 5-2 ahead before serving out to seal her win.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman