match point
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
Citra watched, feeling almost detached, as if this were a tennis match and it was match point.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
