set point

American  

noun

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

2. setpoint.

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set point British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of set point

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The two players went to a first-set tiebreak, where the Hungarian edged in front and held his nerve on his second set point.

From Barron's

The Italian doggedly held serve despite facing multiple set points, but it was only delaying the inevitable as Djokovic sealed the opening set in 47 minutes.

From Barron's

The 27-year-old US Open champion Sabalenka was beginning to show signs of frustration as she saw numerous set points come and go.

From Barron's

But Keys was broken again and it went to a tiebreak, where she slumped 4-0 behind and had to save two set points before converting for the set with a blistering crosscourt winner.

From Barron's

If weight drops below this "set point", hunger rises and metabolism slows, just as a thermostat turns up the heat when it's too cold, according to that theory.

From BBC