set point

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set point

A tennis player serves for the set point.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • (Tennis) The final point needed to win a set: In the sport of tennis, a "set point" is a specific point in a game which, if won by the player who is ahead, will result in that player winning the current set. It is a critical, decisive moment in a match.
Usage
  • The term "set point" is used almost exclusively in the context of tennis and similar racket sports to describe a point that can decide the outcome of a set.
  • It is a countable noun. You can have one, two, or multiple set points in a single game.
  • It is typically used with verbs like , , , , or .
Examples
  • Noun:
    • She saved three consecutive set points with incredible serves.
    • He finally converted his fifth set point to win the first set 7-5.
    • The crowd grew silent as the player prepared for the set point.
Advanced Usage
  • "To have/hold a set point": To be in the position where winning the next point will win the set.
    • At 6-5 and 40-30, she held a set point.
  • "To save a set point": To win a point when your opponent has a set point, thereby preventing them from winning the set.
    • The champion saved a crucial set point with a stunning backhand winner.
  • "To convert a set point": To successfully win a point when you have a set point, thereby winning the set.
    • He failed to convert his first two set points due to unforced errors.
Variants and Related Words
  • Match point (n): The final point needed to win the entire match.
    • Saving a set point is one thing, but saving a match point is much more pressure.
  • Break point (n): A point which, if won by the receiving player, results in them winning the opponent's service game.
    • He faced a break point in the very first game of the match.
Synonyms
  • Deciding point (for the set): A point that will decide the set (this is a descriptive phrase, not a standard technical term like "set point").
  • Set-winning point: Another descriptive phrase for the same concept.
Related Phrases
  • Squander a set point: To fail to win a point when you have a set point, often through an error.
    • He squandered a golden set point by hitting the ball into the net.
  • Earn a set point: To create the opportunity for a set point through skillful play.
    • A powerful return earned her the first set point of the match.
set point

A tennis player serves for the set point.

Noun
  1. (tennis) the final point needed to win a set in tennis