set point
Plural
set points
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the point in tennis that needs to be received by a player to win the set
Set point is a term used in tennis when a player is one point away from winning a set. It occurs when the player leads in games and has the opportunity to win the set by winning the next point. If the player wins the point during set point, they win the set. If the opponent wins the point, the game continues until one player wins. Set point is an important moment, as winning it allows a player to move closer to winning the overall match.
- He celebrated after winning the set on set point.
- She served for set point with confidence.
- She focused intensely on winning set point.
- Winning set point gave him a crucial lead.
- He saved multiple set points with strong play.