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match point

[mach point, mach point] / ˈmætʃ ˈpɔɪnt, ˈmætʃ ˌpɔɪnt /
NOUN
point of no return
Synonyms
WEAK
Rubicon climax crossroads crunch decisive moment defining moment moment of truth terminus turning point when push comes to shove

Example Sentences

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Boulter staved off match point at 6-5 down to force another tie-break, but Ruse claimed two mini breaks to move 5-2 ahead before serving out to seal her win.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

"Without my aces I probably would not have won today," said Zverev, who sent down 24 aces and made only one double fault, on a match point.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

However, Sinner once again demonstrated his composure in the tie-break, leading 4-1 and 6-3, and offering up a small smile before securing the win with his second match point.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

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

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman