match point

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Both players were virtually bent double with exhaustion before the match point, which sealed Draper's victory.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 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

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

Sweeny clinched on his first match point before collapsing to the court.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

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

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman