Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: match point

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A titanic struggle between the world's top two players saw Djokovic -- who looked out on his feet in the second set -- save a match point before coming through on his own fifth match point for a 5-7, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/4) triumph.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/sports/djokovic-survives-%27toughest-match%27-to-beat-alcaraz-in-cincy

A titanic struggle between the world's top two players saw Djokovic -- who looked out on his feet in the second set -- save a match point before coming through on his own fifth match point for a 5-7, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/4) triumph.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/sports/djokovic-survives-%27toughest-match%27-to-beat-alcaraz-in-cincy

Bautista Agut faces another Russian opponent, Andrey Rublev, in the semifinals after Rublev converted his fifth match point against Tallon Griekspoor to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and end a seven-match win streak for Griekspoor, the Libema Open winner.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/06/jannik-sinner-retires-from-match-with-an-injured-adductor-muscle-at-halle-open/

Djokovic earned a match point when Korda, 22, smashed an overhead into the net.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2023/01/08/novak-djokovic-wins-92nd-atp-title-solidifies-status-as-australian-open-favorite/

Evert was heard choking up after Svitolina won match point.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/07/12/chris-evert-gets-very-emotional-after-elina-svitolinas-wimbledon-shocker/

FGCU was able to reach a set and match point while up 24-21 on Central Arkansas.

Source: https://eaglenews.org/30330/sports/volleyball-still-undefeated-in-the-asun-with-two-sweeps-at-home/

He battled back with some of his best of the match but a forehand that just caught the line was enough for Djokovic to clinch his second match point.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23284027.djokovic-wins-10th-australian-open-record-equalling-22nd-slam/?ref=rss

In the tie breaker Tsitsipas lost a match point at 6-4 and the Russian eventually took the set by 8 points to 6. After the bathroom break Tsitsipas returned and took 3straight games that progressed to a final set at 6/3 and a place in the finals.

Source: https://guardian.ng/sport/tennis/its-tsitsipas-vs-djokovic-in-historic-final/

Iowa kept the lead, and at match point senior put one down for a kill to finish the set and match.

Source: https://www.kjan.com/index.php/2023/09/iowa-volleyball-sweeps-syracuse-3-0/

It appeared only a matter of time before Safiullin would close out victory, and he was gifted a first match point opportunity when Murray sent a routine forehand return into the net.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23849193.andy-murray-withdraw-japan-open-injury/?ref=rss

Later in the set, tied at 18, Benet got hot again to rip off a 6-0 run fueled by consecutive Trevians attack errors, an ace from Warren, and kills from Novak, Ellie Stiernagle and Tarnow for match point.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20231103/girls-volleyball-stasys-helps-power-benet-back-to-state

Serving for the match at 5-4, Djokovic had a match point but couldn’t close it out in a game that lasted more than 12 minutes.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2023/08/20/in-heavyweight-slugfest-novak-djokovic-edges-carlos-alcaraz-for-cincinnati-title/

There was a small wobble from Djokovic who went 0-30 down and then blew his first match point when serving it out but he was able to advance 6-3 6-4, reaching the quarter-final for the 17th straight year.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1770799/Novak-Djokovic-Cameron-Norrie-Rome-Masters

The Tunisian wrapped up the victory on the second match point with a forehand winner, setting up a meeting with American Bernarda Pera.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/jabeur-overcomes-slow-start-reach-french-open-fourth-round-3536776?cid=cna_flip_070214

Torrey held off a match point with JSerra serving at 15-14, sophomore Danica Nordlicht putting away a kill.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/high-school-preps/story/2023-10-07/torrey-pines-tournament-victory-comes-with-invaluable-volleyball-lessons