service break
Americannoun
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an instance of a player winning a game against a server.
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a game won against an opponent's service.
Etymology
Origin of service break
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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That meant Rune got the point, and when he won the next one, too, he had a service break.
From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2023
That point gave Djokovic a valuable service break for 2-1.
From Washington Post • Jul. 5, 2022
Someone pointed out that Alcaraz was down an early service break to the reigning champion, Cameron Norrie of Britain.
From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2022
Swiatek was down 5-4 in the first set after a service break by Halep but Swiatek broke back and then held serve for 6-5.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2022
Big O'Ryan took the first set six games to three on a single service break against the Indonesian champion.
From The Ambassador by Merwin, Sam
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