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set point

noun

  1. Tennis. the point that if won would enable the scorer or their side to win the set.


set point

noun

  1. tennis squash badminton a point that would enable one side to win a set
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of set point1

First recorded in 1925–30
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Example Sentences

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However, top seed Pegula saved three set points and then won six games in a row to seal victory against an opponent 40 places below her in the world rankings.

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The world number 60 held a 5-2 lead and had four set points in the eighth game, before calling to see the doctor.

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Norrie, ranked 77th in the world, was broken three times before handing Paul the opener with a double fault on the second set point.

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After he slapped a volley into the net on set point, seventh seed Djokovic immediately approached Zverev and shook his hand after 80 minutes of play.

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The Olympic gold medallist served for the opening set at 5-4 40-0, but could not take any of her three set points.

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