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Match Point

match pointWhat Is Match Point? Definition & Meaning

What Is The Definition Of Match Point?

What Is Match Point In Tennis?

1. This term is mostly used in tennis, where the person or pair who scores the next point after the serve, wins the match. If winning the point determines the winner of a championship, then sometimes the term “championship point” is used.

What Is Match Point In Volleyball?

1. This is the same as in tennis, where if the team serving the volleyball gets the next point, they win the match.

Examples Of How Match Point Is Used In Commentary

Tennis

1. Stewart serves up a rocket and gets an ace on match point to claim the victory.

Volleyball

1. Shannon receives the set on match point and knocks home the kill to win the set.

Sports The Term Is Used

1. Tennis
2. Volleyball

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