break point
Americannoun
noun
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Zverev, the winner of this year’s depleted French Open, had only a single break point on the day, and lost it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
It would come down to rare break point opportunities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Sinner did not offer a break point until midway through the third set but dismissed the 39-year-old Djokovic's only opportunity with an ace before going on to win 6-4 6-4 6-4.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
However, when Djokovic responded by immediately turning the pressure on his opponent and clinching a third break point in the following game, the outcome seemed inevitable.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
His break point seemed to have no adequate antecedents.
From Human Error by Jones, Raymond F.
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