break point

American

noun

Tennis.

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

break point British

noun

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

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Korda didn't face a break point as he produced a strong service performance that included a dozen aces.

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Alcaraz raced through the opening set against Royer, breaking twice without facing a break point.

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But the 60th-ranked Royer raised his level in the second, missing a break point in the second game but making no mistake shortly afterwards to stretch 3-1 in front.

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"I did a really good job just holding serve, getting through a lot of those games," said Fritz, who never faced a break point.

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In the other semi-final, Shelton rescued a break point in the 11th game when Shapovalov missed a forehand long as they battled into a deciding tie-breaker.

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