match point

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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

But four-time major champion Sabalenka gained an important break in the opening game of the decider and she clinched victory on her first match point when Gauff went wide with a backhand.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 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

Gauff held serve for 4-1 and safely sealed the win on her fourth match point.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

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

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman