set point
nounDefinition 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
Examples of set point in a Sentence
He won with an ace on his second set point.
He won with an ace on set point.
Recent Examples on the Web
The American double faulted on Andreescu’s set point and gave it to the teenager after an incredibly tense and competitive start to the match. — Washington Post, "In U.S. Open final, Bianca Andreescu beats Serena Williams, and history, and the crowd," 7 Sep. 2019 Serving at 4–5, and facing a break point that was also set point, Andreescu double-faulted. — Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, "Bianca Andreescu Makes the Case for More Attention in Her Victory Over Taylor Townsend," 3 Sep. 2019 But Potapova, the 18-year-old Russian ranked 72nd, served it out at 15, as Gauff knocked a forehand long on set point. — Wayne Coffey, USA TODAY, "US Open: Coco Gauff drops first set in New York debut, but forces decisive third," 22 Aug. 2019 With Djokovic serving at 4-5, 30-all, Federer produced a stunning drop volley to earn a set point, only for it to be erased thanks to a fine Djokovic serve. — Ravi Ubha, CNN, "Djokovic saves match points, beats Federer in historic Wimbledon final," 14 July 2019 Saisai and Sakkari exchanged breaks in the first set en route to the tiebreaker, which Zheng closed out on her second set point. — Ted Ward, The Mercury News, "Tennis: Zheng Saisai reaches Silicon Valley Classic final," 3 Aug. 2019 The first break point of the third set was also a set point for Federer, earned with a deep forehand followed by a backhand half-volley winner. — Christopher Clarey, New York Times, "Novak Djokovic Wins Wimbledon, Outlasting Roger Federer," 14 July 2019 Your mental health is vastly improved, your physical health is excellent, and your body is finding its set point for weight. — Robin Abrahams, BostonGlobe.com, "Does this boyfriend make me look fat?," 11 July 2019 Nadal wasted three set points at 5-3, then another before getting broken when serving for it at 5-4. — Howard Fendrich, The Denver Post, "Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to face off at Wimbledon for 1st time since 2008," 10 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'set point.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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