break point

noun

, Tennis.

1. a situation in which the receiving side, holding the advantage, can win the game by winning the next point.

break point

noun

1. tennis a point which allows the receiving player to break the service of the server

Example Sentences

After converting her third break point in the opening game, Raducanu went on to take two of the five more she created in a one-sided first set lasting just 28 minutes.

From BBC

I doubt I can do anything like the “Break Point” star, but I try.

From Los Angeles Times

A thunderous backhand return of serve gave Zheng break point at 5-5, and she duly took it on a long Krejcikova forehand to serve for the match.

From BBC

Although Krejcikova again pushed her, with Zheng having to fend off another break point, she ultimately claimed a straight-set win as the Czech went wide with a forehand.

From BBC

But any glimmer of hope for a Pegula comeback was extinguished as she double-faulted to give her opponent the break back, after which Krejcikova - whose performance was far from polished - coasted to a straightforward victory with a solitary break point her only hurdle.

From BBC