set point

noun

Updated on: 14 Mar 2018

Definition of set point

1 : a situation (as in tennis) in which one player will win the set by winning the next point; also : the point won

2 : the level or point at which a variable physiological state (such as body temperature or weight) tends to stabilize

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He won with an ace on his second set point.
He won with an ace on set point.

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In the tiebreaker, Cilic earned two more set points with a big service return followed by a forehand winner down the line.

— USA TODAY, "The Latest: Tears of joys flow after Federer wins 20th major," 28 Jan. 2018
But Cilic rallied in the second, getting his big forehand working and, after missing a set point on Federer's serve in the 10th game, leveled the match in the tiebreaker.

— john pye, Houston Chronicle, "Roger Federer beats Marin Cilic in Australian Open final for 20th major title," 28 Jan. 2018
But Cilic rallied in the second, getting his big forehand working and, after missing a set point on Federer's serve in the 10th game, leveled the match in the tiebreaker.

— si.com staff, SI.com, "'The Fairytale Continues' for Roger Federer After Sixth Australian Open, 20th Grand Slam Title," 28 Jan. 2018
But Cilic rallied in the second, getting his big forehand working and, after missing a set point on Federer’s serve in the 10th game, leveled the match in the tiebreaker.

— john pye, The Seattle Times, "Federer beats Cilic in Aussie final; wins 20th major title," 28 Jan. 2018
The two players stayed even in the opening set until del Potro broke Federer in the 11th game after an uncharacteristically nervous Federer double faulted at 30-30 and then left a sitter for del Potro on set point.

— richard deitsch, SI.com, "The World Wished for Nadal-Federer at the U.S. Open, but Juan Martin del Potro Had Other Ideas," 7 Sep. 2017
Two straight Florida errors gave Nebraska set point, and another Foecke kill sealed the first set for the Huskers.

— aaron reiss, kansascity, "Nebraska beats Florida in four sets to win fifth volleyball national title," 16 Dec. 2017
Sock was 30-40 down in 12th game, and Krajinovic had his first set point.

— USA TODAY, "Sock beats Krajinovic to win Paris Masters," 5 Nov. 2017
But Youzhny got tight while serving to stay in the match and Federer had a set point.

— daniel rapaport, SI.com, "Roger Federer Survives in Five Sets to Reach U.S. Open Third Round," 31 Aug. 2017

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set point

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tennis : a situation in which one player or team can win the set by winning the next point; also : the point that must be won to win a set

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