match point
Example Sentences
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The Olympic champion, who had to come through qualifying to reach the main draw, found herself 5-0 and match point down in the third set against Keys.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
It’s reasonable to believe that the moment he knocked home match point for major No. 25 the word “Retirement” would appear before him in gigantic flashing letters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
De Minaur, leading by a double-break, had a match point on his own serve in the second set but double-faulted.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Muchova made two ridiculous volleys - including a diving one - slipped on her first match point, and Gauff missed a match point when she went with the slice forehand at the net.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Citra watched, feeling almost detached, as if this were a tennis match and it was match point.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
