game point

noun

1. (in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) the point that if won would enable the scorer or the scorer's side to win the game.

game point

noun

1. tennis squash badminton a stage at which winning one further point would enable one player or side to win a game

Word History and Origins

Origin of game point¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

"Being a leftie is a huge advantage because all the big points at 15-30, 30-40 or game point are usually to your favoured side - the serve out wide to open up the backhand side and then get the ball quickly into the forehand."

From BBC

Swiatek won without even facing a game point against her.

From Seattle Times

Swiatek had two match points at 15-40 in the last game but again Collins rallied, saving those and getting a game point with a trademark forehand winner deep to Swiatek’s backhand side.

From Seattle Times

After a spotty first set that featured a combined five service breaks, including Gauff’s double fault on one game point, Gauff gained command over her Czech Republic opponent with a break in the eighth game.

From Washington Times

After a spotty first set that featured a combined five service breaks, including Gauff’s double fault on one game point, Gauff gained command over her Czech Republic opponent with a break in the eighth game.

From Seattle Times