match point
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When Cobolli sent a smash long on the second match point, Zverev instantly fell backwards onto the clay and sobbed into his hands.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
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
Sabalenka broke back and later brought up a sixth match point at 6-5 in the tie-break.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Huarte had four service breaks — the last being a cross-court passing shot on match point.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
Citra watched, feeling almost detached, as if this were a tennis match and it was match point.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
