set point

noun

1. Tennis.,  the point that if won would enable the scorer or their side to win the set.

2. setpoint.

set point

noun

1. tennis squash badminton a point that would enable one side to win a set

Word History and Origins

Origin of set point¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Sinner took the lead thanks to a brilliant lob which set up set point, and he made no mistake with a missile of a serve which Alcaraz could only limply send wide.

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After the first 11 games came and went without a break point, Sinner was forced to save set point with a huge second serve.

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But the American buckled under the pressure in the 12th game, as two wild unforced errors helped bring up three set points for Alcaraz.

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The remainder of the set went with the serve until Anisimova got her deserved break at the ideal time, her relentless pressure forcing Swiatek into a backhand error at set point down.

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The Belarusian then overcame the frustration of being broken back after missing a first set point by eventually taking her fifth opportunity to close out the set on her opponent's serve after 45 minutes.

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