match point

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The American moved to match point when Burruchaga drilled a backhand wide down the line, and then clinched victory when the South American yanked a wild forehand long on the next point.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 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

A further break meant Cerundolo had the chance to serve for the set at 5-4 up, but Draper resisted and took the next three games to clinch victory on his first match point.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Bejlek, ranked 40 places below world number 61 Kartal, converted her first match point to complete victory at the Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

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

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman