: a situation (as in tennis) in which one player or side will win the match by winning the next point
also: the point itself
Example Sentences
He won with an ace on his second match point. He won with an ace on match point.
Recent Examples on the WebThe fortunate roll didn’t dampen the celebration as Hughes tackled Kolinske to the sand after Flint’s attack on match point floated out of bounds.Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2022 With her fourth match point on Pegula’s serve, Świątek finally put the match away with a backhand winner up the line. Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 1 June 2022 When a backhand from Tsitsipas sailed wide on the first match point, Djokovic simply raised his arms and smiled. Andrew Dampf, ajc, 15 May 2022 After Schalk’s serve on match point sailed out of bounds, Bourne, Crabb and their coach embraced.Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2022 On match point, Garin stroked a backhand wide, sending Kyrgios into his first major semifinal. Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 6 July 2022 On the second match point, Alcaraz served at 6-5 and hit a forehand winner into the open court before smacking a ball into the stands and embracing Djokovic at the net. Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 7 May 2022 Senior outside hitter Gus Wibbelsman paced the second-seeded Dolphins with 23 kills — pounding his last on match point — and senior middle blocker Matisse Lee-Maarek added 17 kills and five blocks. Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2022 Gauff had 23 unforced errors and three double faults, most coming off her forehand, which was wide at times, including on match point, which sent Swiatek to her knees in celebration after the victory. Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 4 June 2022 See More