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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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The Italian did not face a break point against Medvedev and only lost four points behind his first serve.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

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.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

He went a quick break up in both sets and did not face a single break point.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

His break point seemed to have no adequate antecedents.

From Human Error by Jones, Raymond F.

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