match point
Example Sentences
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To add to the drama, Muchova slipped when she had the chance to convert her first match point, and Gauff produced a clean cross-court winner to cling on.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
After receiving a warning for a time violation, a frustrated Muchova lofted a backhand beyond the baseline and gifted Gauff the first match point.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
"Honestly, it was such a big fight. It was a rollercoaster - match point and then match point down. You don't have time to think."
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
With a place in the showpiece in sight, an advancing Muchova slipped dramatically and Gauff saved the match point with a cross-court forehand winner.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Citra watched, feeling almost detached, as if this were a tennis match and it was match point.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
