Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
match-point
noun
/ˈmætʃ pɔɪnt/
Definition
A situation in tennis (or other games) where the player who is ahead can win the match by winning the next point.
Examples
- During the final set, she served at match-point and won the championship.
- He was nervous at match-point, knowing this point could decide everything.
- The crowd held their breath as it came down to a match-point in the tiebreaker.
Meaning
Match-point occurs when a player has a chance to win the match if they win the next point played.
Synonyms
- game point
- set point
