MATCH POINT Definition & Meaning

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match point

[ mach point mach point ]

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noun

(in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) the point that if won would enable the scorer or the scorer's side to win the match.
Duplicate Bridge. a scoring unit consisting of one point awarded to a partnership for each opposing partnership whose score they better on a hand and of one-half point for each opposing partnership whose score they equal.

match point

noun

sport the final point needed to win a match
bridge the unit used for scoring in tournaments

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of match point¹

First recorded in 1920–25

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But Mensik dug in to the long rallies, sending Djokovic darting around at the back of court and ultimately setting up three match points.

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Raducanu sealed victory with a ripping forehand winner on her second match point, breaking into a beaming smile and clasping the peak of her hat in shock.

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In most scenarios, if Wales gain one more match point than Italy then they should finish higher than their rivals.

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Medvedev is famous for not celebrating his victories but made an exception this time, leaping into the air four times with sheer delight after Fils missed a volley on match point.

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She saved two break points, but Rybakina took advantage of a third to level it up and, after holding her serve, she broke Boulter thanks to a double fault on match point.

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