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

In New York, Keys made 37 unforced errors in the first set alone but managed to take it on a tie-break after Zarazua spurned five set points.

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An early break put her in control of the first set before she took her sixth set point on her opponent's serve.

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Upping the aggression in his return of serve at the start of the tie-break led to a mini-break that he never relinquished, with a pinpoint cross-court winner on set point proving bold and brilliant.

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Djokovic could not find a way past an improving Muller, despite creating 11 break points - including four set points - before he was taken to a tie-break.

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A wayward Ostapenko forehand into the net was the catalyst for Kartal to go on and win the next five games, saving set points at 5-4 before motoring ahead to take the set.

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