game point

American  

noun

1. (in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) the point that if won would enable the scorer or the scorer's side to win the game.

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game point British  

noun

1. tennis squash badminton a stage at which winning one further point would enable one player or side to win a game

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Etymology

Origin of game point

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Kartal sent a backhand long when game point down at 4-4, but this was not detected by the line-call system, which instead made two automated calls of "stop".

From BBC

The score in the second game reached game point for Hailey and Gary.

From Los Angeles Times

"Being a leftie is a huge advantage because all the big points at 15-30, 30-40 or game point are usually to your favoured side - the serve out wide to open up the backhand side and then get the ball quickly into the forehand."

From BBC

Swiatek won without even facing a game point against her.

From Seattle Times

Swiatek had two match points at 15-40 in the last game but again Collins rallied, saving those and getting a game point with a trademark forehand winner deep to Swiatek’s backhand side.

From Seattle Times