| 单词 | match point |
| 例句 | Citra watched, feeling almost detached, as if this were a tennis match and it was match point. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z After 6 of the final 16 boards, the Dutch led Taiwan Weide by 12 international match points. Bridge: Report From the Zhejiang Huamen Cup - Bridge 2011-09-29T00:29:50Z Minus 110 and plus 500 gave the United States 9 international match points on the board. Bridge: Russ Arnold?s Defense at Bermuda Bowl Semifinal - Bridge 2012-02-01T23:32:54Z Minus 400 and plus 1,700 gave the Joel team 16 international match points on the board. Bridge: Sometimes a Good Defense Saves the Game 2011-03-25T23:25:42Z Plus 90 and plus 100 gave the Netherlands 5 international match points on the board. Bridge: Bridge — Open Series at European Championships in Dublin 2012-06-20T21:28:14Z Plus 100 and plus 620 gave the Moss team 12 international match points on the board en route to victory in this match and then, the next day, in the final. Bridge: Bridge - Judi Radin at Trial for World Mind Sports Games 2012-06-10T22:24:14Z After Wednesday’s play, and with 48 boards to come on Thursday, the United States women’s team trails Poland by 32 international match points. Bridge: Bridge Play at the Second World Mind Sports Games 2012-08-15T22:45:00Z He finished 8 match points ahead of Joel Wooldridge of New York City, who was South, the declarer in three no-trump. Bridge: Bridge - SportAccord Mind Sports Games 2012-12-22T00:25:10Z That made with two overtricks, but the defending champions gained 17 international match points. Bridge: Bridge — NEC Bridge Festival in Yokohama 2013-04-19T22:56:57Z At this point, Turkey enjoyed a lead of 10 international match points. Bridge: Australia vs. Turkey at 3rd World Youth Open Championships 2013-08-25T22:11:46Z Plus 50 was worth 16 match points out of 17. Bridge: The District 3 Winter Regional - Bridge 2012-01-21T01:11:05Z When you lose a long match by 4.7 international match points, there will be several deals on which, in hindsight, you could have turned the result around. Bridge: After a Lost World Title, a Board to Scrutinize - Bridge 2011-11-02T22:16:02Z In the Senior U.S.A.-1 90-board final, Lynch led by 52 international match points at halftime. Bridge: Senior Bowl Trip on the Line 2011-06-12T22:12:59Z We can see that he can take 13 tricks — four hearts, two diamonds and seven clubs — for plus 1,630 and all 12 match points. Bridge: A Bid Can Be Brave or Foolhardy, or Sometimes a Bit of Both 2011-03-13T22:00:42Z Plus 100 and plus 600 gave the Lynch team 12 international match points. Bridge: Deft Declarer Play at Senior World Trials in Florida 2013-07-26T20:54:27Z Minus 50 and plus 400 gave Shark Bridge 8 international match points en route to the title. Bridge: Computer Programs Can Be Useful in Learning - Bridge 2011-11-18T23:42:52Z On the first board they made three hearts when their opponents misdefended to gain 19 match points out of 28. Bridge: Youth Pairs Titles to Greece, Sweden and Poland 2010-07-18T21:06:00Z Minus 140 and plus 620 gave the winners 10 international match points on the board. Bridge: Keeping Count, Getting a Clue 2011-06-05T22:47:27Z So the board was flat, but if Levin had mistimed the play and gone down one, his team would have lost by 4 international match points instead of winning by 8. Bridge: In Narrow Win, Perfect Timing 2010-04-16T23:51:00Z That excellent declarer play by Gloria Bart gained her team 11 international match points on the board. Bridge: The Keohane North American Swiss Teams - Bridge 2011-12-09T23:23:49Z If you get the second-best result on a board, you receive 3 match points: only 75 percent. Bridge: If You Know, but Shouldn?t, You Can?t Act on It 2010-04-10T00:23:00Z Down three gave the winners two international match points on the board. Bridge: Norma Shelley Saratoga Regional 2013-06-21T22:35:30Z The boards were not interesting, but the winners bid accurately and gained 37.5 match points out of 50, 25 more than Moss and Radin. Bridge: At the Goldman Pairs, Figuring Which Minor to Ruff 2010-06-02T22:24:00Z Plus 600 and 100 gave the American team 12 international match points on the board. Bridge: Bridge — World Mind Sports Games in France 2012-10-03T22:41:48Z Plus 600 and plus 100 gave the winners 12 international match points on the board. Bridge: Edgar Kaplan Winter Regional in Manhattan - Bridge 2012-01-11T22:51:22Z In the final of the Bermuda Bowl world team championship last year, Italy defeated Monaco by 210 international match points to 126 over 96 boards. Bridge: A Team in Need Gets a Fourth 2014-05-07T21:25:05Z Plus 500 was a top, 13 match points. Bridge: Sometimes a Penalty Double May Make an Average a Top 2010-03-13T00:51:00Z Plus 460 and plus 50 was worth 11 international match points for the United States. Bridge: Bridge Play at the Second World Mind Sports Games 2012-08-15T22:45:00Z Plus 620 and plus 100 gave 12 international match points to U.S.A.-1 on the board. Bridge: Americans Move On at World Championships - Bridge 2011-10-19T23:53:54Z With three boards to be played, the Norwegians led by 215 international match points. Bridge: Some Adventures in Scoring in Advance of the Cavendish 2011-05-04T23:52:35Z Plus 100 and plus 620 gave the winners 12 international match points on the board. Bridge: Bridge: Two Declarers, Two Distinct Finesses 2011-10-12T22:52:54Z Russia-Netherlands gained 69 international match points in the first quarter, and the English conceded after 48 boards, down by 117 imps. Bridge: England vs. Russia-Netherlands at NEC Bridge Festival 2014-02-26T22:21:51Z Plus 180 and plus 50 gave the winners 6 international match points on the board. Bridge: Bridge — District 3 Winter Regional in Rye Brook, N.Y. 2013-01-26T00:22:22Z Minus 120 and plus 600 gave the Diamond team 10 international match points on the board. Bridge: A Discard Proves Crucial in the Swiss Teams 2010-03-29T06:37:00Z So the Malasky team gained 11 international match points on the board en route to winning the event. 2010-01-30T05:25:00Z Plus 590 was worth 22 match points out of 28 and the title. Bridge: Youth Pairs Titles to Greece, Sweden and Poland 2010-07-18T21:06:00Z A Margin of 42 Imps Is Sometimes Deceiving If you read that one team won a knockout match by 42 international match points, you would probably assume that it wasn’t tough sledding for the winners. Bridge: Fleisher vs. Diamond Was Closer Than It Looked 2010-07-07T22:45:00Z Plus 1,510 was worth 15 match points out of 17. Bridge: District 3 Winter Regional in Rye Brook, N.Y. - Bridge 2012-01-26T00:42:36Z And, much more important, if South had passed over East’s four clubs, North would have doubled, and the contract would have gone down one, giving North-South plus 200 and 12 match points. Bridge: The Tapping Looked Good, but Happened to Backfire 2010-04-07T23:20:00Z The Jeng team won the final by 56 international match points to 44. Bridge: Knockout Teams at World Youth Open 2013-08-30T22:50:52Z The winners took this match by 1 international match point, or 11 to 9 in victory points. Bridge: Two Endplays, Not One, Make a Contract 2010-06-04T23:03:00Z Plus 170 and plus 100 gave the Fleisher team 7 international match points on the board. Bridge: Martin Fleisher Team Wins Roth Swiss Teams 2010-08-04T22:40:00Z Plus 100 and plus 300 gave England 9 international match points en route to a win by 19.44 victory points to 0.56. Bridge: England Takes the Peggy Bayer Trophy 2014-03-12T21:18:48Z Plus 590 and plus 100 gave France 12 international match points on the deal. Bridge: Bridge Press Association Notes Winning Decision 2011-12-25T22:07:43Z With one 20-board round to be played, Monaco enjoyed a lead of 20 victory points over Italy and the Netherlands, so it could afford to lose by 47 international match points to guarantee coming first. Bridge: Bridge - European Team Championships in Dublin 2012-06-24T20:59:35Z Plus 300 gave the winners 24 match points out of 25; plus 200 would still have been worth 23 match points. Bridge: Bridge — Alison Wilson and Chris Willenken Win Goldman Pairs 2013-05-31T22:24:37Z Plus 140 and plus 50 gave the Netherlands 5 international match points. Bridge: Yeh Brothers Cup in Yokohama, Japan 2013-04-24T21:22:33Z Plus 170 was worth only 4 match points out of 10 for North-South. Bridge: Bridge - SportAccord World Mind Games in Beijing 2012-12-26T23:11:12Z Minus 170 and plus 790 gave the Joel team 12 international match points on the board. Bridge: From the Open Swiss, a Well-Executed Crossruff 2010-08-11T20:48:00Z Now they came third, just over nine match points behind first. Bridge: At New England Knockout Team Regional, Rules Are Rules 2014-02-23T23:20:57Z Plus 100 and plus 400 gave New Zealand 11 international match points on the board. Bridge: Better Card Placement Thanks to the Bidding 2011-02-25T23:02:15Z In the Mixed Teams final, Vriend led by 34 international match points to 15 after 19 of the 48 boards. Bridge: At the Open Championships, a Slow Start and a Big Finish 2011-06-24T23:32:53Z Plus 140, the result if West had covered the club jack with his king, would have been worth only 4 match points. Bridge: To Avoid an Unwanted Shift, Leave Easy Outs 2010-04-30T20:31:00Z After eight boards, the United States led by 22 international match points to 10. Bridge: A Tale of Two Eight-Card Fits, One Found, One Bypassed 2011-04-17T20:56:48Z Plus 100 and plus 400 gave the winners 11 international match points — their exact semifinal winning margin. Bridge: At the Reisinger, Knowing What to Discard 2010-06-09T19:40:00Z Plus 430 and minus 100 gave Israel Juniors 8 international match points. Bridge: Israel Juniors? Victory at World Championships - Bridge 2011-11-06T23:14:46Z Plus 100 and plus 1,370 gave the winners 16 international match points on the board. Bridge: Landing a Swiss Teams Title, Thanks to a Flawless Finish 2011-01-07T22:32:36Z Plus 710 and minus 300 gave Israel 9 international match points on the board. Bridge: Bridge — European Team Championships in Dublin 2012-06-29T23:29:16Z The Lynch team gained 16 international match points on the board. Bridge: Winners of the Roth Open Swiss Teams 2013-08-16T21:35:44Z The 96-board match was won by 5 international match points, and that was after the Americans won the second session by 64 imps to 3 with Brachman playing. Bridge: Who Was First Sponsor to Win World Team Title? 2010-08-22T22:01:00Z Abdou took four tricks more than his opponent and gained 13 international match points for his team. Bridge: Bridge - Surprising Disparity at the Spring Nationals 2012-04-08T22:06:51Z In the women’s Venice Cup, U.S.A.-1 is 21 international match points ahead of the Netherlands, and U.S.A.-2 leads Indonesia by 27.5 imps. Bridge: U.S. Teams in Close Battles at Bridge Championships 2011-10-23T21:48:17Z Plus 100 and plus 600 gave Israel 12 richly deserved international match points. Bridge: A Championship Is Up for Grabs in Croatia 2011-08-21T21:31:49Z After Friday’s play, and with 48 boards to come on Saturday, the United States open team led Sweden by 16 international match points. Bridge: In Bridge, Second World Mind Sports Games in France 2012-08-17T22:39:22Z Plus 990 and plus 50 gave Italy/England 14 international match points on the board. Bridge: Anticipating Defensive Error Costs Tournament - Bridge 2011-10-02T21:05:27Z In the first three quarters the Europeans gained a total of 71 international match points, more than enough when the fourth quarter’s boards were very quiet. Bridge: Netherlands Juniors Win Gold in Croatia - Bridge 2011-08-26T22:25:07Z With one board to be played, the diagramed deal, Sprung led by 4 international match points. Bridge: Bridge — Women’s Team Trial for the World Mind Sports Games 2012-06-06T22:50:33Z With this board to be played, Robertson’s team trailed by 3 international match points. Bridge: Bridge - Card-Table Romance Brings Marriage 2012-12-29T01:00:35Z They trailed in the final by 7 international match points with three boards to play but rallied to win by 8. Bridge: Remembering Fondly the Tallest Guy at the Table 2011-02-04T23:11:03Z Plus 500 was worth 13 match points out of 13. Bridge: Martin Fleisher Is Bridge League’s Player of the Year 2013-12-18T22:36:47Z Minus 50 would have been worth only 9 match points and relegated them to second. Bridge: Bridge - Open Pairs at the District 3 Winter Regional 2013-02-02T00:51:25Z They learned, though, that Santa was giving match point presents only to North-South. Bridge: American Contract Bridge League and Barry Rigal 2012-11-23T22:13:39Z If the match had consisted of only the first and third sets, Australia would have won by 16 international match points. Bridge: U.S. Victory at World Youth Open Championships 2013-08-28T21:55:38Z Plus 100 and plus 470 gave Ireland 11 international match points on the board. Bridge: An Irish Medal at the 1979 European Championships 2014-03-16T21:05:15Z In the pairs, each result is scored with every other by international match points. Bridge: Bridge: Cavendish Invitational Tournament in Monaco 2012-10-14T21:23:29Z Plus 50 and plus 590 gave the Cushing team 12 international match points en route to victory in the event. Bridge: Bridge - Edgar Kaplan Winter Regional in Manhattan 2013-01-13T22:05:22Z But if they are all plus 600 and you are plus 630, you get a top — all of the match points available on the board. Bridge: Putting On the Squeeze at the Honors Club 2010-09-26T21:25:00Z The Americans won the 16-board match by 41 international match points to 11. Bridge: Cardplay From the Hua Yuan Cup - Bridge 2011-09-17T00:36:39Z Plus 170 and plus 100 gave France 7 international match points on the board. Bridge: French Women?s Team Wins at Ostend 2010-07-14T22:58:00Z Plus 420 and plus 50 gave the United States 10 international match points on the board. Bridge: Bridge - Don?t Overlook Defense in Your Game 2011-09-30T21:44:02Z Plus 620 and plus 300 gave the United States 14 international match points on the board. Bridge: A Tale of Two Eight-Card Fits, One Found, One Bypassed 2011-04-17T20:56:48Z Minus 50 and plus 100 gave the Lavazza team 2 international match points on the board in a match won by 16 imps. Bridge: Bridge - Cavendish Invitational Tournament in Monaco 2012-10-22T04:40:05Z Plus 50 and plus 1,510 were worth 17 international match points to Silverstein’s team. Bridge: Slam Swing at a Qualifier for Grand National Teams 2014-02-19T21:49:15Z Plus 300 was worth 72 match points out of 77. Bridge: Bridge - The Spring North American Championships 2012-03-23T23:33:02Z In the semifinal against England, the Indonesians were down by 32.5 international match points with 32 boards to go. Bridge: In Netherlands, Indonesia Deftly Reads the Cards - Bridge 2011-11-09T22:24:45Z Plus 50 and plus 400 gave Team Monaco 10 international match points en route to victory by 96 imps to 52. Bridge: At Slava Cup in Moscow, Team Monaco Defeats Israel - Bridge 2012-02-26T21:01:22Z With 16 of the 64 boards to be played, Wbridge5 from France led Shark Bridge, its Danish opponent, by 12 international match points. Bridge: Semifinal at World Computer-Bridge Championship 2011-11-13T22:38:14Z With 16 deals to be played, Cope led by 52 international match points. Bridge: Bridge — Gold Cup Semifinals and Final in England 2012-12-12T23:40:30Z Plus 100 was worth 10 out of 12 match points. Bridge: Prelude to the Championships Aids Charity 2010-04-04T22:02:00Z East took all 13 tricks for plus 710, but the Fleisher team gained 3 international match points in one of the strangest ways ever. Bridge - District 3 Autumn Leaf Regional in Connecticut 2012-11-05T19:40:07Z The deals were unexciting, and Sweden defeated England by 29 international match points to 25, which converted to 16 victory points to 14. Bridge: England Wins the European Women’s Bridge Championship 2012-06-22T21:36:00Z On the first of the 10 boards, Israel gained 10 international match points. Bridge: At the Junior Teams, the U.S. Benefits From a Lethal Lead 2011-04-15T21:27:41Z The District 11 team won comfortably by 52 international match points. Bridge: Summer North American Championships Advance 2010-07-25T20:21:00Z Plus 450 and plus 50 gave China 11 international match points en route to finishing second in the group. Bridge: Don?t Put on Lead the Defender Who?ll Find the Unwanted Shift 2010-10-08T21:29:00Z Plus 620 and plus 100 gave the Moss team 12 international match points on the board. Bridge: From the Venice Cup Trials, Subterfuge and a Big Swing 2011-06-15T21:45:42Z Minus 200 and plus 430 gave the Joel team six international match points on the board. Bridge: An Opening Bid Helps Declarer Place the Cards 2011-06-17T23:01:37Z With two boards to be played, the United States led by 1 international match point. Bridge: In China, an Unfortunate Outcome From an Ill-Prepared Board 2011-04-29T22:13:59Z In the semis Sweden led Israel by 22 international match points to 1 at halftime, but Israel took the second half by 71 imps to 15. Bridge: A Few Big Boards Decide a Junior Teams Title 2011-04-10T21:42:09Z Minus 100 and plus 500 gave the Rosen team 9 international match points on the board. Bridge: Bridge - Fort Lauderdale Regional Play 2013-05-10T21:54:47Z Plus 50 and plus 420 gave the winners 10 international match points on the board. Bridge: Success at the Swiss Open Teams on Long Island 2010-05-02T21:03:00Z Plus 420 and plus 100 gave Italy 11 international match points on the board. Bridge: Italy Wins the European Team Open Title 2010-07-11T21:28:00Z Minus 100 and plus 1,440 gave the winners 16 international match points on the board. Bridge: After a Weak Two-Bid, to Lurk or to Jump In? 2011-01-30T22:15:19Z Plus 100 and plus 630 gave the winners 12 international match points on the board. Bridge: Bridge: An Opening Lead Is Steered by the Bidding 2011-10-09T22:17:57Z At this point Kasle was losing by 7 international match points. Bridge: Great Time for a Perfect Read 2011-06-19T22:22:25Z Plus 600 gained 5 international match points for the Poles, when their score was compared with the average of all eight results. Bridge: At the Slava Cup in Moscow, Leading Issues Swing Points 2011-03-04T23:56:15Z Plus 500 and minus 150 gave Iceland 8 international match points, but Netherlands 1 won the match by 39 imps. Bridge: Lots of Bidding, and a Little Lost in Translation 2010-05-28T22:47:00Z Minus 110 and plus 800 gave Team Monaco 12 international match points on the board, en route to victory by 96 imps to 52. Bridge: 10th Slava Memorial Cup in Moscow - Bridge 2012-03-01T00:12:46Z Plus 450 would have been a tied top, 25 match points out of 26. Bridge: At New England Knockout Team Regional, Rules Are Rules 2014-02-23T23:20:57Z If East had shifted to a low heart, the defenders could have taken the first four tricks and saved 5.5 match points, nearly a quarter of a board. Bridge: In Missouri, Card Playing for a Good Cause 2010-09-01T22:25:00Z Plus 200 and plus 600 gave the Adams team 13 international match points on the board. Bridge: Senior Swiss Teams in Atlanta 2013-09-06T21:17:22Z Sixteen top pairs played a round robin of eight-board matches scored by international match points. Bridge: For 7-Level Contract in Russia, 7 Trumps Prove Sufficient 2010-02-27T01:00:00Z Plus 420 and plus 50 gave the winners 10 international match points on the board. 2010-01-21T08:30:00Z After 25 of the 64 boards, Jansma led by 6 international match points. Bridge: He Misplaced the Club Honors, So Misguessed the Diamonds 2010-07-23T23:24:00Z Plus 100 and plus 620 gave the Chinese team 12 international match points on the board. Bridge: Machlin Women’s Swiss Teams 2014-04-11T21:19:00Z Plus 1,370 and plus 100 gave Moss’s team 16 international match points on the board. Bridge: Card-Reading Confidence From the Player of the Year 2011-01-26T23:56:01Z The score was 63 international match points to 14. Bridge: The Key Was Getting West to Hold Tight to That King 2010-12-22T22:13:38Z This year, though, New York conceded after the third quarter, Florida ahead by 137 international match points to 39. Bridge: Florida Wins the Grand National Teams 2013-08-07T20:50:53Z With 8 of the 64 boards to be played, the Cope team was leading by 31 international match points. Bridge: Bridge — Gold Cup Semifinals in England 2012-12-14T22:53:46Z Minus 100 and plus 1,630 gave the Friedman team 17 international match points on the board. Bridge: It May Seem Like a Sacrifice, but It Turns Into Much More 2010-12-19T22:10:26Z Minus 400 and plus 920 gave the Schwartz team 11 international match points on the board en route to victory in the match. Bridge: Bridge — Senior Trial Final for the World Mind Sports Games 2012-06-13T22:36:56Z Plus 430 was worth 77 percent of the match points, but plus 400 would have been only average. Bridge: Landing an Overtrick via Some Dental Work 2011-07-10T20:57:21Z The last 16 boards began with Monaco leading by 19 international match points. Bridge: In Dallas, Echoes of an Olympiad 2014-04-02T22:16:26Z Italy won easily, by 90 international match points to 30, but Japan could have done much better on this board. Bridge: A Perilous Double Comes Close to Backfiring 2011-04-27T21:44:03Z Plus 200 and plus 630 gave the United States 13 international match points on the board. Bridge: Sportsmanship, and a Knack for Finding the Killing Lead 2011-07-15T22:31:16Z After 32 of the 64 boards, Team Monaco led by 68 international match points to 44. Bridge: Bridge - Spingold Knockout Teams at Summer Nationals 2012-07-22T22:09:22Z In the fourth match, Turkey-1 was losing to Arg-Uru by 15 international match points with five boards to be played, not an insurmountable obstacle. Bridge: World Youth Congress Semifinal Draw - Bridge 2011-08-24T22:09:04Z Minus 140 and plus 420 gave the champions 7 international match points on the board. Bridge: Navigating a Close Last Round to Win the Swiss Teams Title 2010-10-22T23:32:00Z During tense moments, people moved less, while heart rates tended to quicken when a person’s favorite player was in trouble, like after a botched serve or before a match point. Ads that know how fast your heart is beating 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z Plus 620 and plus 100 gave the winners 12 international match points on the board. Bridge: Bridge at the District 3 Winter Regional 2014-01-31T22:50:05Z Plus 800, not surprisingly, was a cold top, 12 match points out of 12. Bridge: Bridge —_ Final Qualifying Flight A Tournament for District 24 2012-10-27T02:20:10Z On the first board they bid a laydown six hearts and received 22 match points out of 26. Bridge: At Goldman Pairs, Revealing Bid Gives Away King - Bridge 2012-01-01T21:03:16Z In the second session they bid to seven hearts on Board 6 to gain 15.5 match points out of 17. Bridge: District 3 Winter Regional in Rye Brook, N.Y. - Bridge 2012-01-26T00:42:36Z After 5 of the 16 boards the Netherlands was ahead of Taiwan Weide by 12 international match points, and U.S.A. led Italy/England by 7 imps. Bridge: U.S.A. vs. Italy/England at Zhejiang Huamen Cup - Bridge 2011-09-25T21:51:03Z Plus 1,370 and plus 100 gave the Cushing team 17 international match points on the board. Bridge: At the Long Island Fall Regional 2012-10-10T22:35:45Z Plus 50 and plus 490 gave England 11 international match points en route to the easy victory. Bridge: Young Players From England Secure a Trophy 2011-02-27T22:19:36Z On the third board they reached an excellent six diamonds, which Polowan played carefully to make, gaining all 26 match points. Bridge: At Goldman Pairs, Revealing Bid Gives Away King - Bridge 2012-01-01T21:03:16Z These two teams were in opposition, with Welland needing to win by 19 international match points for outright victory, and by 16 imps to force a six-board playoff. Bridge: A Pretty Defense Rescues a Questionable Lead 2011-05-06T21:45:44Z Plus 430 and plus 100 gave the Netherlands 11 international match points on the board and the lead by 16 imps to 4. Bridge: In a Chinese Tournament, the Visitors Lead the Way 2011-09-23T22:07:38Z Plus 1,460 was a cold top, 90 match points out of 90. Bridge: Rockwell Mixed Pairs 2014-03-28T21:50:44Z Plus 100 and plus 300 gave the Kendrick team 9 international match points and victory in both this match and the event. Bridge: British Team Reaps Benefits of a Sacrifice 2010-02-18T00:33:00Z Plus 300 was worth 77 match points out of 77 on the board. Bridge: From an Opponent?s Mistake, an Opportunity 2011-03-30T23:58:19Z Minus 110 and plus 600 gave the Fireman team 10 international match points. Bridge: If Declarer Has a Secret, Keep It 2010-03-26T21:22:00Z Declarer ruffed, drew trumps and ran the diamonds to escape for down one, 8 match points out of 10 and first place. Bridge: Bridge: Americans Win 2 Individuals at World Mind Games 2011-12-17T00:40:53Z But plus 800 and plus 100 gave the winners 14 international match points on the board. Bridge: Open Swiss Teams at District 3 Winter Regional 2014-01-26T22:20:31Z With 14 boards to play Eisenberg led by 15 international match points. Bridge: When the Choice Is Between No-Trump and a Major Suit 2010-10-10T20:45:00Z Plus 150 was worth 50 match points out of 51. Bridge: For One Team, a Pairs Title; For Another, an Early Exit 2010-12-05T21:10:00Z In the Bermuda Bowl, U.S.A.-2 won by 58 international match points to 38, which converted to 20 victory points to 10. Bridge: World Team Championships Start in Netherlands - Bridge 2011-10-16T22:54:46Z Plus 420 and plus 50 gave Team Monaco 10 international match points on the board. Bridge: Spingold Knockout Teams in Philadelphia 2012-07-13T22:57:11Z At the other table the Australian declarer went down two after a trump lead, so the Japanese team gained 14 international match points. Bridge: Two Kings Against a Slam Prove to Be Not Quite Enough 2011-02-16T23:23:28Z They did well, gaining 22 match points out of 30. Bridge: He Takes Advantage, Then Takes a Title, Too 2010-10-27T23:37:00Z That excellent piece of declarer play gained 6 international match points for England. Bridge: With Sharp Declarer Play, England Wins the Junior Camrose 2011-03-02T21:57:07Z The winners outscored their opponents by 50 international match points to zero, gaining 20 victory points to end with 81. Bridge: Round Robin Teams at Edgar Kaplan Winter Regional - Bridge 2012-01-08T22:52:30Z With one quarter to play, the Herman team led by 15 international match points. Bridge: Trials for U.S. World Youth Team 2014-01-15T23:17:35Z After 32 of the 64 boards, Florida led by 47 international match points. Bridge: Tough Deals Aplenty at Grand Nationals in Atlanta 2013-08-04T21:25:28Z With 14 boards remaining, Israel led by 30 international match points. Bridge: In Bridge, 14th World Youth Teams Championships 2012-08-03T23:14:06Z The first was, of course, Mr. Murray, a tortured expression on his face as one match point after another eluded him. Singles Become Doubles 2013-08-30T21:03:03Z Since this was a pair game scored by match points, in which conceding an unnecessary overtrick could have been expensive, East now cashed the club ace. Bridge: Bridge — District 3 Winter Regional in Rye, N.Y. 2013-01-23T23:43:18Z Down two, plus 100, gave Diamond and Hampson 57 match points out of 64. Bridge: Prevailing at the Vanderbilt Knockout Teams 2014-03-30T20:59:05Z Plus 430 and plus 50 gave Israel 10 international match points on the board. Bridge: Choosing Between Leading Partner?s Suit or Your Own 2011-04-13T22:27:51Z Shark Bridge won the first three quarters by small margins to lead by 19 international match points. Bridge: World Computer-Bridge Championship - Bridge 2011-11-17T00:10:06Z Plus 430 for the pretty crisscross squeeze was worth 41 match points out of 45. Bridge: Coming Up Big at the Whitehead Women’s Pairs 2014-04-09T21:01:33Z Minus 110 and plus 500 gave the Becker team 9 international match points en route to victory. Bridge: Bridge - Eastern States Regional in Manhattan 2013-06-02T20:58:37Z Plus 100 and plus 420 gave the Sinclair team 11 international match points en route to victory by 52 imps to 36. Bridge: The Spring Foursomes in Stratford-upon-Avon 2014-05-09T22:17:24Z However, even minus 500 would have given North-South 42 match points. Bridge: Surprising Strength? Don?t Discount Offense 2010-03-20T00:24:00Z Plus 50 and plus 420 gave the Cushing team 10 international match points on the board. Bridge: A Bridge Deal From the Long Island Fall Regional 2012-10-12T22:32:30Z Plus 50 and plus 420 gave Italy 10 international match points on the board. Bridge: Bridge — Second World Mind Sports Games in Lille, France 2012-08-08T22:45:43Z What use is half a match point, you might ask? Bridge: The Tapping Looked Good, but Happened to Backfire 2010-04-07T23:20:00Z West took two hearts and one club, but at Trick 12 had to lead from the diamond queen, giving Deutsch the last two tricks and his contract for a gain of 11 international match points. Bridge: Remembering Seymon Deutsch 2013-06-19T21:36:37Z Minus 650 and plus 1,430 gained 13 international match points for Baum’s team, which won the match by only 10 imps. Bridge: Change Ahead for League Chief Executive 2011-02-06T22:32:55Z U.S.A.-1 gained a 24 international match point advantage during the first session. Bridge: Bermuda Bowl Teams Have Online Practice Bout - Bridge 2011-09-21T22:28:38Z Minus 400 would have scored only 9.5 match points and knocked the winners down to second if — a big if — all the other results had been the same. Bridge: The District 3 Winter Regional - Bridge 2012-01-21T01:11:05Z But in a Swiss Team tournament, where the international match point score is converted into victory points, an overtrick worth an imp can also gain a victory point. Bridge: One Overtrick Looms Large 2011-03-27T23:21:33Z Plus 200 is a magic number in pair events, and was worth 21 match points out of 23. Bridge: In Missouri, Card Playing for a Good Cause 2010-09-01T22:25:00Z With four boards to be played the Californians led by 3 international match points. Bridge: Bridge - Summer North American Championships 2012-07-15T21:10:29Z Kennedy won her first national event in 1960 and her 16th in 2009, but she will surely win more, sportingly taking match points and imps from her opponents. Bridge: Sportsmanship, and a Knack for Finding the Killing Lead 2011-07-15T22:31:16Z Plus 1,180 and plus 300 gave them 16 international match points on the board. Bridge: Bridge — Michael Kamil Wins Lazard Award 2012-07-11T22:37:26Z Then on his first match point, Sinner spun an ace out wide on the deuce court to close in 1 hour, 25 minutes. Djokovic secures year-end top ranking for a record-extending 8th time by beating Rune at ATP Finals 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Dart, who has now played nine matches in the Billie Jean King Cup, showed her experience to secure the win with the first of her three match points. Late replacement Dart seals GB win in BJK Cup tie 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Then on his first match point, Sinner spun an ace out wide on the deuce court to finish the match off in a brisk 1 hour, 25 minutes. Sinner handles the pressure at home in Turin with quick win over Tsitsipas at ATP Finals 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z But Sabalenka came through in the decider — although not without a bit of tension in the last game: She needed to save five break points, and then required four match points to end it. Aryna Sabalenka finishes a rain-delayed win over Elena Rybakina to reach the semis at the WTA Finals 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Murray twice served for the match and missed match point in another gruelling contest lasting just over three hours. Murray smashes racquet after De Minaur loss in Paris 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z After bonus-point wins over Fiji and Portugal and a convincing victory over Australia, Wales only needed a single match point to win the group, while the Georgians were playing for pride. Wales top pool with bonus-point win over Georgia 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z You can be match point up, have a bad game and then suddenly you're match point down. How tennis prodigy became boxing world title contender 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Victory in Nantes will ensure Wales finish as group winners, in fact only two match points will be required. Gatland hails 'outstanding performance' in Lyon 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z A victory over Georgia on 7 October in Nantes will officially ensure Wales finish as group winners but only two match points will be required. Wales hammer Australia to seal quarter-final spot 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z If teams finish on the same amount of match points at the end of the group stages, it will depend on a series of criteria. Faletau coming into form as Australia loom for Wales 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Watch the moment Great Britain's Dan Evans and Neal Skupski complete a thrilling comeback, saving four match points to beat France and advance to the last eight of the Davis Cup. 'The most extraordinary day of tennis' - GB win Davis Cup thriller 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Following match point in the quarterfinal, Shelton pantomimed answering a telephone, then slamming down the receiver to indicate the conversation was over. Ben Shelton's dad slams Novak Djokovic for mimicking son's phone celebration after win 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z When sealing victory with a backhand winner on her first match point, Gauff immediately fell on to the court and sat on the sideline with her head in her hands. Gauff wins US Open to land first major title 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z He saw Djokovic push a forehand wide on match point and broke back to force a tie-break, only for Djokovic to ramp up the intensity again before taking his second match point. Djokovic swats aside Shelton to reach US Open final 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Shelton broke twice, even held a set point at 5-4 and erased a match point on the way to forcing the concluding tiebreaker. Novak Djokovic reaches his 10th US Open final by beating Ben Shelton in straight sets 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Shelton broke twice, even held a set point at 5-4 and erased a match point on the way to forcing the concluding tiebreaker. Novak Djokovic reaches his 10th U.S. Open final by beating Ben Shelton in straight sets 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Not when match point after match point went by the wayside. Coco Gauff tops Karolina Muchova to reach the US Open final. The match was delayed by a protest 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z To his credit, Fritz pushed his opponent all the way and reached break point, but Djokovic clinched his second match point after two hours and 35 minutes on court. Djokovic into record 47th Grand Slam semi-final 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z However, a love hold in the fourth game marked the start of a six-game streak for Salisbury and Ram, who sealed victory on a second match point after one hour and 42 minutes. Salisbury and Ram reach US Open semi-finals 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Djokovic had to save a break point at 5-3, then hit a match point into the net after a tense baseline exchange, before taking his second chance to clinch victory at 01:32 local time. Djokovic fights back from two sets down at US Open 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z Open champion, held two match points in a third-set tiebreaker against Christopher O’Connell in the second round, but blew the first with a double-fault and the next with a flubbed backhand. US Open players differ on how to approach the stress of a match point. Swing away or stay safe? 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z But then Gauff surged ahead and got her first match point, but Muchova erased that with a volley winner and would go on to break back. Coco Gauff tops Karolina Muchova to reach the US Open final. The match was delayed by a protest 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Open after a strong semifinal showing at the tune-up event in Cincinnati when he had a match point against No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz before eventually losing in three sets. Jannik Sinner dominates fellow Italian to advance at US Open 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z There were some wobbles, including when Wozniacki held her first two match points at 5-4 in the second set and failed to convert either. Caroline Wozniacki beats Petra Kvitova at the US Open shortly after coming out of retirement 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z When the world number 198 sealed victory on her second match point, she broke out into a beaming smile and lapped up the appreciation of the crowd, some of who were waving Union Jack flags. Britain's Miyazaki wins on US Open debut 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z This season, Djokovic has won two titles after averting a match point, including when he edged Carlos Alcaraz at the Cincinnati Masters last month. US Open players differ on how to approach the stress of a match point. Swing away or stay safe? 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Her greatest triumph arrived at the Australian Open in 2018, when she claimed the title by defeating Simona Halep in the final after facing match point in the second round of the tournament. US Open 2023: Caroline Wozniacki is returning to Grand Slam tennis three years after retiring 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z She missed on three match points in the eighth game before closing it out. Coco Gauff, 19, earns Cincinnati women’s title by beating Muchova in straight sets 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z Swiatek, winner of three of the last six Grand Slam titles, survived three match points before Gauff finally finished off the upset to the delight of a large crowd that loudly supported the American. Coco Gauff upsets No. 1 Iga Swiatek to reach finals in Western & Southern Open 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z “On match point we were all cheering. Everyone was so excited for Charlie!” Girls' volleyball preview: Mira Costa seeking first section title since 2007 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z His process at match point involves weighing the patterns he prefers, what his opponent might be expecting, what his opponent’s tendencies are, and so on. US Open players differ on how to approach the stress of a match point. Swing away or stay safe? 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Alcaraz recovered after losing three match points during the 12th game of the second set, which lasted 24 points and more than 15 minutes. Top seeds Alcaraz and Swiatek overcome adversity to advance to the quarterfinals at W&S 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z With a few hundred hardy fans left, Rybakina finally finished off Kasatkina with an overhand smash on her fifth match point. Rybakina outlasts Kasatkina in marathon Montreal tennis match that ended at 2:54 a.m. 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Williams, 43, saved seven match points to break serve at 5-4 down in the second set but Keys immediately broke back before finally converting a ninth match point overall to serve out for the win. Boulter sets up Gauff meeting in Montreal 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Alcaraz, who won his first Grand Slam title at the US Open last year, celebrated by falling flat on his face and kicking a ball into the crowd after taking his first match point. Alcaraz ends Djokovic dominance to win Wimbledon 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z Any tennis contest played to its conclusion ends with at least one match point, where one competitor is a single point from victory and the other is a single point from defeat. US Open players differ on how to approach the stress of a match point. Swing away or stay safe? 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z From there it was plain sailing as Searle brought up three match points, sealing victory on the second one when he pumped a powerful serve which fifth seed Demin could only net. Searle ends 61-year wait for British boys' champion 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z Rybakina also fended off a match point with an ace to even the tiebreaker at 8. Rybakina outlasts Kasatkina in marathon Montreal tennis match that ended at 2:54 a.m. 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Skupski did not even wait for the ball to be called out on match point before throwing himself on to the grass in celebration, lying there stunned before running to embrace his partner. GB's Skupski wins first men's doubles Grand Slam title 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z With the roof closed on Court One, a cheer echoed around the arena as the pair brought up two match points and Koolhof sealed it at the first time of asking with a thumping ace. Wimbledon title would be 'holy grail' - GB's Skupski 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z She broke back twice and served out victory, sealing it on her second match point with an emphatic serve that 25th seed Keys could only send long. Defending champion Rybakina beaten by Jabeur 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Engzell docked the Russian a point for a second thrown racket, giving Keys a match point. Russian teen Mirra Andreeva shows her inexperience at Wimbledon as Madison Keys advances 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z The qualifier, who had already been warned for hurling her racquet after losing the second set, received a point penalty that gave Madison Keys match point in their fourth-round encounter. Andreeva out after being docked point for racquet throw 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z But she let that advantage slip away by dropping the next three games and suddenly needed to erase the match points while behind 6-5. Swiatek finally reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals while Djokovic’s match gets suspended 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z She set up two match points in the next game, but sent first a backhand then a forehand long. Pegula reaches first Wimbledon quarter-final 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z Boulter roared with delight and broke out into a beaming smile when she took her third match point against 99th-ranked Tomova, showing her delight at eventually getting over the line following a tense service game. Britain's Boulter reaches Wimbledon third round 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Keys, who has not dropped a set in the tournament, squandered three match points at 5-3, but the 28-year-old held her nerve at deuce to serve out the match. Gauff loses Eastbourne semi-final to Keys 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Aces: Reached her first Grand Slam final at the French Open by saving a match point and winning the last five games against Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals. Wimbledon 2023: Swiatek is top seed, 2022 champ Rybakina is 3rd, Gauff is 7th and Venus returns 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The 23rd-ranked Croatian took her fourth match point in the tiebreak to win in 2 hours, 16 minutes and advance to her second final of the season. Kvitová to play Vekić in the Berlin Open final 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z But he set up match point with an ace and then secured the win with an unreturnable serve. Norrie fights back to reach Queen's quarter-finals 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Tiafoe failed to convert his first match point at 6-5 in the decisive tiebreaker when he hit into the net after the longest rally of the match. U.S. has two men’s tennis players in top 10 after Tiafoe beats Struff for first grass title 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z A stunning backhand down the line put him two points from victory before Cazaux netted a service return and Murray wrapped up victory on his first match point when the Frenchman hit long. Murray wins Nottingham for back-to-back titles 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Alcaraz, 20, hit a forehand into the net on Djokovic's second match point, bowing his head as he trudged to the net, where the third seed waited to embrace his younger opponent. Alcaraz injury helps Djokovic into French Open final 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Jabeur, now becoming increasingly demoralised, spanked a forehand long on the second match point, leaving Haddad Maia looking flummoxed at what she had just achieved. Swiatek beats Gauff to set up Haddad Maia semi-final 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Not until his sixth match point of the contest did Alcaraz finally convert, with a backhand volley winner. Djokovic perfect in key tiebreaker at French Open, faces No. 1 Alcaraz next 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z “I got super lucky there on match point. I still don’t know how I hauled it over the net but I’ll take it,” Tiafoe said. U.S. has two men’s tennis players in top 10 after Tiafoe beats Struff for first grass title 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Ruud then improved in the last two sets and sealed the match with a forehand down the line on the first of two match points. Ruud rallies to beat Zhang at French Open ahead of all-teen showdown 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z Sinner held two match points while serving for the victory at 5-4 in the fourth set but couldn’t convert either. Mirra Andreeva is a teen who doesn’t like homework, wins easily at French Open 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z The US Open champion cruised through the first two sets before eventually taking his fifth match point after Cobolli had threatened to force a fourth set. Djokovic sends political message after French Open win 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z The Bulgarian created his match point chance against Fritz in a stunning rally, with powerful forehands and angled drop shots from both sides of the net. Dimitrov advances to first final since 2018 at Geneva Open, facing Jarry 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Krejcikova brushed off the disappointment, took another match point and won her maiden Grand Slam singles title two days later. Is it time for French Open to use electronic line calls? 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z He seemed to find another gear and went 6-3 up before winning on his seventh match point. Norrie sets up Djokovic meeting in Rome 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z Sinner closed it out in style with a serve out wide and a swinging forehand volley winner into the open court on his second match point. Jannik Sinner cheered on by orange-clad fans during Italian Open victory 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z He converted on his first match point after a hard-fought battle against Struff to secure his fourth title of the year and 10th of his impressive young career. Alcaraz beats lucky loser Struff to retain Madrid Open title 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z He had two match points on the Frenchman's serve at 5-4 but failed to convert them, finding himself taken to a tie-break where he immediately went a mini-break down with a wayward backhand. Murray into semis and Raducanu has second surgery 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Medvedev, who saved two match points when he beat Alexander Zverev on Thursday, was distracted by the crowd at the end of the first set and spoke to the umpire about it. Fritz stuns champion Tsitsipas; 3rd-seeded Medvedev loses 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z But she served out the victory on her first match point and will rise to a career-high position of seventh when the world rankings update on Monday. Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win Indian Wells title 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z But the 14th-seeded American put up a valiant fight, saving seven match points in the second set before succumbing. Alcaraz, Medvedev to clash in Indian Wells final 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Swiatek, the defending champion, took a 4-0 lead in the second set and converted her second match point to close it out. Swiatek, Rybakina reach semifinals at Indian Wells 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z After having the strapping removed at the change of ends, the Englishman completed victory as Murray hit a fifth double fault on match point. Draper beats Murray to reach Indian Wells last 16 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Sinner broke Musetti twice in the second set and converted his first match point with a strong first serve that Musetti returned long. Fritz stuns champion Tsitsipas; 3rd-seeded Medvedev loses 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z He saved match points in his first-round match in Qatar, and has been taken to three sets in all four at the event. Murray saves five match points to reach Qatar final 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Medvedev piled up four more match points while serving for the match leading 6-5, but couldn’t cash in until the tiebreaker. Alcaraz, Medvedev to clash in Indian Wells final 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Wu saved another match point at 10-9 and had four match points of his own in the final tiebreaker before finally converting on Isner’s serve when Isner sent a forehand long off Wu’s return. Wu Yibing tops Isner, is 1st from China with ATP Tour title 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z Master Marcin Molenda was the star performer for the Polish squad, going 5½-½ on Board 2 and providing a number of critical match points. Sensational Serb: Celebrating Gligoric at 100 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z They pushed on at the start of the second and another immediate break set them up to serve out the win, Evans and Skupski embracing in celebration after converting a third match point. GB lead Colombia in Davis Cup after doubles win 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Having come through a difficult service game at 5-3, with Lehecka missing his first two match points, Murray pounced as his young opponent served for the match. Murray saves five match points to reach Qatar final 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Tsitsipas showed resilience to save two match points but Djokovic took his third chance - this time on his own serve - when his opponent hit a return long. Djokovic wins in Melbourne to equal Nadal record 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Still, Sabalenka needed to work for the championship while serving in what would be the last game, double-faulting on her initial match point and requiring three more to close things out. Sabalenka beats Rybakina for Australian Open women’s title 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z Khachanov collected four consecutive points there, erasing the match points with a pair of booming forehands. Tsitsipas beats Khachanov to reach 1st Australian Open final 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z “I had a match point. I missed. … That sums up the match,” he said. Are bad shots, blown leads at Australian Open ‘choking’? 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Once she won her first match by coming forward on match point, Garrison understood. The rise of Coco Gauff starts with her courage at charging forward 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z He held a trio of match points while trying to serve for the victory at 5-3 in the third set but could not cash any of them in. Jenson Brooksby upsets No. 2 Casper Ruud at Australian Open 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z The exhausted Briton remained straight-faced after taking his first match point before the two players enjoyed a warm embrace at the net. Incredible Murray wins Australian Open epic at 4am 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z One example came when Murray - he has a metal hip, remember - dived for a volley in the fourth set tie-break which would have teed up a match point. 'Metal-hip Murray stuns everyone - even himself' 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z “He had a pretty bad shot on the match point,” Murray said. Are bad shots, blown leads at Australian Open ‘choking’? 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z A double fault from the German - who is more comfortable on clay and looked nervous throughout - brought up a match point which Raducanu took when Korpatsch hit a forehand long. Raducanu wins on injury return at Australian Open 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z That allowed him to serve for the set and he clinched the title on his first match point. Richard Gasquet beats Cameron Norrie in Auckland ATP final 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z But Goffin broke him four times, including at match point in the 10th game of the second set. Goffin beats big-serving Bublik in Auckland 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z She had to save match points during qualifying to make it to the main draw. Djokovic advances to Adelaide final despite leg injury 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z Fruhvirtova broke back for 5-1, then saved four match points on serve in a tenacious attempt to keep the contest alive. Raducanu beats weather to win first singles match of 2023 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z But the Czech revived to win the deciding set and the match in just over 2-1/2 hours, finishing with a sweeping cross-court forehand on match point. Noskova shocks Kasatkina at Adelaide International 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z The Scot surfed that wave of support to level and eventually claimed victory on a third match point with a stunning forehand winner. Murray beats Draper to level Battle of the Brits 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z Draper secured the win with his 12th ace of the match on the first of three match points to book his place in the semifinals. Draper, Nakashima advance; Musetti out of Next Gen Finals 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Cheered on by the passionate home crowd, Musetti appeared to be on the verge of a comeback after saving a match point in the third-set tiebreaker and going on to level the match. Stricker beats favorite Musetti to reach Next Gen semifinals 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z He hit a return out on the first match point and made an unforced error on the second. De Minaur stuns Medvedev at Paris Masters 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z He broke for a 3-2 lead and saw off a break point at 4-3, but was unable to convert either of his two match points in the next game. Britain's Evans earns first Paris Masters win 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z He did so in emphatic fashion, punching the air after clinching the second of his three match points. Murray battles back to beat Safiullin in Basel 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Krejcikova hit her seventh ace to convert her sixth match point. Rare loss in final for Swiatek as Krejcikova wins in Ostrava 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z He also saved another match point in the final tiebreaker but hit a return wide on the next. Stricker beats favorite Musetti to reach Next Gen semifinals 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z Medvedev saved the third match point with a service winner before double-faulting on the fourth and angrily throwing his racket to the ground. De Minaur stuns Medvedev at Paris Masters 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Djokovic converted his third match point with a backhand winner for his second straight indoor hardcourt title after winning in Tel Aviv last week. Djokovic wins Astana final in straight sets for 90th title 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z Swiatek clinched the victory on her second match point and collapsed on the court, covering her face with her hands. Iga Swiatek, a model of efficiency, beats Ons Jabeur for U.S. Open title 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Swiatek needed to wait 10 minutes from her first match point to the one that closed the contest, but close it she did. Swiatek beats Jabeur for first U.S. Open title, third Grand Slam 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z “I trusted Johnny on his serves and volleys,” Sanders said, calling the tiebreaker a blur but remembering that she hoped “he can hit a good serve on match point.” Aussies Peer, Sanders a perfect pair, win US Open mixed 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z He then hit a forehand winner across court to break Evans in the opening game of the second, before converting his first match point with an ace. De Minaur stuns Medvedev at Paris Masters 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z He found another gear in the fourth set, saving a match point in the 10th game and winning the set by improving to 8-0 in tiebreaks here. Elliott: Frances Tiafoe's U.S. Open run ends in semifinals, but he's a champion of resilience 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z No. 3 Alcaraz moved ahead by grabbing nine of 10 games in one stretch and could have ended the semifinal when he held a match point in the fourth set. Alcaraz tops Tiafoe in 5 to reach U.S. Open final 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Sinner had a match point and was serving at 5-4 in the fourth set but missed a backhand, double-faulted and missed a volley. Column: Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner's thriller at U.S. Open shows men's tennis in good hands 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z In the fourth, it was Sinner who served for the victory at 5-4, even holding a match point — but Alcaraz broke there and wound up pushing what already was a masterpiece to a fifth. Alcaraz tops Sinner at 2:50 a.m.; latest US Open finish ever 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Many of the crowd rose to their feet when Kyrgios brought up match point and stayed on them as he quickly thumped an ace down the middle to seal a memorable win. Kyrgios ends Medvedev's reign at US Open 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z In the fifth set he fought back from down 2-0 and fended off three match points before Alcaraz, poised and calm, rediscovered his range. Elliott: Frances Tiafoe's U.S. Open run ends in semifinals, but he's a champion of resilience 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z She had wasted a chance to close out the victory a half-hour earlier when she wasn’t able to convert her match point, but quickly regrouped. Serena’s gone, Open must go on: Kvitova, Pegula set rematch 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z She needed six match points to close it out, but close it out she did. Serena Williams’ last opponent, Alja Tomljanovic, is a fan 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z In the final game, she staved off six match points and took Tomljanovic to deuce eight times, just two words running through her mind even as the inevitable became clear: “More spin.” Serena Williams loses at U.S. Open in what may be her final match 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z The former long-time world number one saved five match points in what proved to be the final game but was powerless to stop a sixth. Williams waves farewell after US Open loss 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Unwilling to go quietly, Williams staved off five match points to prolong the three-hours-plus proceedings, as some spectators stood to watch, camera phones at the ready. Serena loses to Tomljanovic at US Open; could be last match 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Unwilling to go quietly, Williams staved off five match points to prolong the three-hours-plus proceedings, as some spectators stood to watch, camera phones at the ready. Serena Williams loses to Ajla Tomljanovic at U.S. Open; could be last match 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z But the classy Spaniard withstood five break points to hold for a 5-4 lead, before clinching his first match point with a backhand winner on Coria's serve in the 12th game of the set. Nadal overcomes shaky start to beat Fognini 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z They went on to break back but it proved in vain as Hradecka and Noskova broke their serve again on their second match point. Williams sisters doubles return ends in defeat 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z In a matter of minutes, it seemed, Williams had three match points as she readied for Kovinic’s serve. Serena Williams isn’t done yet after gritty first-round U.S. Open win 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Her first assignment was beating Kovinic, ranked 80th in the world, and there was a thunderous noise when she took the first of three match points to ensure her singles career was not over yet. Williams starts US Open farewell with a win 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Mannarino started his week by saving four match points in the first round. Mannarino defeats Djere to win Winston-Salem Open 2022-08-27T04:00:00Z Mannarino has lost his serve once in the last four matches after losing it twice in his opening round when he saved four match points. Mannarino, Djere advance to Winston-Salem Open final 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z "She was always leading, I felt like always behind, being defensive, but I was reborn when she missed those two match points," Hingis said that day. When a 17-year-old Serena showed the tennis world its future 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z The fortunate roll didn’t damper the celebration as Hughes tackled Kolinske to the sand after Flint’s attack on match point floated out of bounds. Sara Hughes realizes childhood dream, wins Manhattan Beach Open with Kelley Kolinske 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z “Obviously, there were a couple of games where I had match point,” Keys said in an on-court interview. Keys knocks out No. 1 Swiatek of Western & Southern Open 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Again there were consecutive breaks of serve midway through the set before Norrie secured victory when Rune produced a double fault on the second match point. Murray sees off Wawrinka in gruelling win 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Two errant backhands gave de Minaur a pair of match points and he converted on the first opportunity. Australia’s de Minaur advances in straight sets at Montreal 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z After converting her first match point, Williams congratulated her 31-year-old opponent, telling her she "played really well" before acknowledging the crowd. Williams claims first singles win in 14 months 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z "Previous times I had match points, so I was thinking about that in the back of my mind. It's never easy." Norrie to face Medvedev in Los Cabos final 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z In the third set down 5-3, van de Zandschulp was able to fight off three match points on his serve, but not the fourth. Tiafoe moves on after delayed match, will face Kyrgios in Citi Open quarterfinal 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z “I could have easily folded in those couple of double-faults and match points that I lost. But I kept telling myself ‘Another point, another chance’ and then the music kind of helped on the bench. Gauff beats former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka in straight sets 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Marino won the next five games, punctuating the win with an ace on match point. Venus Williams starts strong in Citi Open debut, but service mistakes lead to first-round loss 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Sinner saved all nine break points he faced before converting his first match point to claim his first trophy on clay after he won all the previous ones at hard-court tournaments. Sinner rallies to top Alcaraz in Croatia Open final 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z After jumping to a 5-2 lead in the second set, Bautista Agut failed to serve out the match twice, wasting three match points on the way before converting the first match point of the tiebreaker. Bautista Agut reaches final at rain-hit Generali Open 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The 20-year-old Italian, in his first match since losing in the Wimbledon quarterfinals to eventual champion Novak Djokovic, broke his Spanish opponent four times and saved two break points before converting his sixth match point. Sinner makes quarterfinals at Croatia Open, Rune loses again 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z The sixth-seeded Romanian took control from the start on the red clay of the Country Time Club and closed the final out with an ace on her first match point. Begu beats Bronzetti for Palermo Ladies Open title 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z The 19-year-old Spaniard fought back from 5-3 down in the second set and saved five match points to take the Hamburg final to a third set. Alcaraz loses Hamburg thriller; 1st tour title for Musetti 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z But he has also engaged warmly with fans, asking one in the crowd where he should serve on match point during last year's Wimbledon. Will Kyrgios-Djokovic final produce 'fireworks'? 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z Salisbury and American Rajeev Ram failed to convert five match points as they missed out on a first Wimbledon men's doubles final. Skupski and Krawczyk retain mixed doubles title 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z The decisive break came in the final game, with Salisbury getting the better of a volley exchange and then hitting a return winner on match point. Salisbury and Ram into doubles semi-finals 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z From there, the match points switched between the pairs and the decibel levels rose as the fans responded to the dramatic climax. Murray and Williams lose mixed doubles thriller 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z Things settled down somewhat in the fourth set, and Kyrgios eventually clinched victory on his second match point in a frenzied atmosphere under the floodlights. 'He has an evil side' - Tsitsipas & Kyrgios continue row off-court 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Having clinched a first-set tie-break at the fourth opportunity, a relieved Watson punched the air in celebration as she held off a late Juvan resurgence to claim her first match point. Britain's Watson into fourth round for first time 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z But the Australians forced a tie-break and got an early mini-break before being pegged back as Salisbury and Ram set up a series of five match points. Skupski and Krawczyk retain mixed doubles title 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Then Kvitova had a match point while serving at 5-4, but failed to convert that chance and then the game itself, eventually leading to the tiebreaker. Kvitova feels the nerves, but reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z He saved three match points in a row after going 0-40 down on serve but he was unable to stop Cressy converting the fourth. Norrie & Dart out in Eastbourne quarter-finals 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The pair fought back from a slow start and took their third match point in front of an excited Eastbourne crowd. Williams wins on comeback in Eastbourne doubles 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z He struck his chest in celebration and roared to the crowd after converting his first match point with an ace out wide. Berrettini beats Krajinovic to retain Queen's title 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z The Briton went long on the Australians' second match point, triggering wild chest bumps and jumps from the 14th seeds, who had 90 minutes earlier been on the brink of a straight-set defeat. Skupski and Krawczyk retain mixed doubles title 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z The 35-year-old Maria, who is ranked 109th in the world, converted her first match point when her American opponent hit a return into the net. Maria upsets 4th-seeded Liu to advance to quarterfinals 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z But his second double fault in the last game set up match point for his Croatian opponent, who earned his 34th victory at Queen’s. Cilic beats Bublik at Queen’s Club, Paul upsets Shapovalov 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Errani double-faulted on her first match point at 5-4 in the third set and wasted another three match points in her next service game before sealing the match with a delightful lob. Errani upsets No 2 seed Brengle at Veneto Open 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z "I can't quite believe it, especially saving those match points," Dart said. Dart stuns Giorgi to reach first WTA quarter-final 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z The Scot served better in the tie-break and secured victory on his second match point. Murray beats Bublik to reach Stuttgart last eight 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z The world No. 1 served out the match with aplomb in 68 minutes, clinching it on the first of her two match points when Coco Gauff sent a forehand just long. Iga Swiatek wins French Open, defeating Coco Gauff in women’s final 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z Both players traded breaks of serve in an edgy second set but 20th seed Kasatkina overcame her nerves to win on her fifth match point. Kasatkina into French Open semis for first time 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Nadal saved those set points and broke there, then ran away with the closing tiebreaker, seizing a 6-1 edge and and never losing focus after his first three match points went awry. Nadal tops Djokovic in quarterfinal thriller at French Open 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Trevisan eventually finished things off nearly an hour after holding her first match point while serving for the victory at 5-4 in the second set. Gauff, 18, Trevisan, 28, reach 1st Slam semifinal in Paris 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z While he put up a characteristic fight, which included saving three match points, Norrie eventually lost a battle which lasted three hours and 37 minutes and finished at 23:03 local time in Paris. Norrie last Briton out of French Open singles 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Towards the end of the fourth he looked to be lacking energy and a weak backhand return into the net on Ymer's first match point was greeted by a few boos from the Paris crowd. GB's Evans unable to replicate maiden Paris win 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Serving for the victory at 5-4 in the fourth set, he had a match point and tightened up just enough on his forehand to hit the tape instead of clearing the net. Two High Seeds Need Five-Set Thrillers to Win at French Open 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z Anisimova created three match points on her serve and looked shaky as she sent two into the net, before a fiery strike down the line wrapped up the match. Osaka beaten by Anisimova in French Open first round 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z The victories after facing two match points against Federer’s serve at the U.S. A Saga Between Tries, Novak Djokovic Again Aims for His 21st Slam 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Norrie missed two match points on Molcan’s serve in the second set, but took his third chance to end the final after 2 1/2 hours. Norrie wins first ATP title on clay in Lyon 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z There was an interruption of more than 10 minutes when Tsitsipas held his second match point because a spectator fell ill near the top of the stadium. Swiatek asserts No. 1 status with win over Andreescu in Rome 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z He has won four matches this year after saving match points. Sinner struggling under new coach ahead of Italian Open 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z “When I had the match point, I was like, I had to win it from the beginning, otherwise it’s going to be very tough for me,” Jabeur said. Red-hot Alcaraz beats Djokovic to reach Madrid Open final 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z Djokovic’s dominance was never ended and he won on his fourth match point. Alcaraz overpowers Nadal at Madrid Open 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Hurkacz saved two match points on his serve in the second set but was unable to stop Djokovic closing out a routine win. Djokovic reaches Madrid Open semi-finals 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Djokovic’s dominance was never in doubt and he won on his fourth match point. Djokovic advances to semifinals in Madrid 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z While Madrid scored twice in the final minutes to force extra time and defeat Man City, Nadal saved four match points to secure a three-set win over David Goffin and reach the quarterfinals. Nadal saves four match points to advance at Madrid Open 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z Nadal was broken twice, including while serving for the match at 6-5, but eventually prevailed in the tiebreaker by converting his first match point with an ace. Nadal returns from injury with straight-set win in Madrid 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z At 12:34am local time, he sealed victory with his third match point and clinched back-to-back wins for the first time since reaching the Sydney final in January. Murray earns superb win to set up Djokovic match 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z Raducanu saved a match point as Kalinina tightened up with victory in her sight, but hit long to give the Ukrainian another chance and then volleyed wide. Raducanu out of Madrid Open after tight loss 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z The American squandered two match points on serve at 5-3 in the second set, and another while trying to break at 6-5. Halep defeats Gauff to reach Madrid Open quarterfinals 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z He also struggled in the third and faced four match points in the tiebreaker. Nadal saves four match points to advance at Madrid Open 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z The unseeded Bulgarian dropped two match points in the deciding set before taking it in a tiebreaker. Zverev edges Sinner in Monte Carlo classic to reach semis 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z She hit a service winner to set up match point then celebrated when Babosa’s final shot went into the net. Bencic tops 2nd-seeded Badosa to reach Charleston semifinals 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z Kyrgios, 26, called Bernardes an "absolute clown" moments after hitting a forehand wide on Sinner's first match point, refusing to shake hands with the official before making a quick exit. Kyrgios out after game penalty in Miami 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Watson saved a match point on her way to victory over the 20th-ranked Ukrainian. Raducanu out in Miami Open second round 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Open in 2021 and came back this year to defend her title at the Monterrey Open after stunningly surviving five match points in the championship game. Tennis star Leylah Fernandez believes sports can be ultimate unifier, aims to grow game for women and girls 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z But Fritz would not be denied as he finished off the victory on his second match point, ripping a forehand approach shot down the line that the lunging Nadal could not handle. Taylor Fritz and Iga Swiatek Break Through at Indian Wells 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z Rublev saved eight of the 11 break points he faced, but he missed an easy forehand volley on top of the net to give Fritz his first match point. Fritz into Indian Wells final with 2-set win over Rublev 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z He set up match point with a 116-mph ace and then hit a forehand winner off a short ball. Nadal beats Kyrgios in 3 sets at Indian Wells, goes to 19-0 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z She saved a match point as she served to take the deciding set to a tie-break before reeling off three points in a row to claim victory. Raducanu out in Miami Open second round 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z He ripped a forehand winner on triple match point. Nadal now 17-0, No. 1 Medvedev crashes out at Indian Wells 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z Anisimova failed to convert four match points in the second set before citing illness. Rattled by spectator's outburst, Naomi Osaka loses at Indian Wells 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z She saved two match points in the second set against Garcia but she ran out of energy, understandably succumbing to physical and mental exhaustion. Column: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on minds of players at Indian Wells 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z “I actually left the court thinking, ‘You know what, I did my best and I had match points.’ Elliott: Naomi Osaka brings renewed confidence to Indian Wells: 'I’m at peace with myself.' 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z After reaching triple match point on a passing shot, he pumped his fist and exhorted the crowd. Korda wins Davis Cup debut, helps US to 2-0 lead vs Colombia 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z Just before the match ended, Germani gave Zverev a code violation for yelling and swearing while arguing about a shot that was ruled in, setting up match point. Zverev fined $40K, loses prize money, points for outburst 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z The Huskies led on two singles courts, including a double match point for Clement Chidekh at No. 1 singles, when Virginia got the clinching fourth point to stop the remaining matches. Cougars’ Johanna Teder named Pac-12 women’s player of week 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z Then they both reached match point, but neither could win the point. Giron upsets top-seed Fritz to reach Dallas Open semifinals 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z That was only after a winner on his first match point had to be replayed, however, after Murray's cap fell off during the rally. Murray knocked out by Auger-Aliassime 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z When the second seed could not return a net volley on the first of the Spaniard's three match points, it was 01:11 local time on Monday in Melbourne. Most unexpected win of career - Nadal 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z Although the pair were unable to take their first match point in the following game, Kyrgios held without trouble to secure an excellent victory. Kyrgios & Kokkinakis win maiden title 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z Her forehand cross-court winner to set up her first match points was typical of her semifinal form. Ash Barty to face Danielle Collins in bid to end Australian title drought 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z He missed a match point on Medvedev’s serve in the 10th game of the fourth set. Daniil Medvedev saves match point, moves into Australian Open semis 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z But the Canadian made no mistake with the second match point, putting away a volley to set up a meeting with Norrie. Murray knocked out by Auger-Aliassime 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z The match ended up being the longest of my career at three hours one minute and the match point - where I was stretching for every return from way behind the baseline - was particularly crazy. 'Crying is not a weakness' - Iga Swiatek column 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Both players continued to struggle on serve, but Swiatek clinched victory with her fourth break in the set after showing incredible scrambling to stay in her second match point. Collins to play Swiatek in semi-finals 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Despite being unable to take two match points on Halep's next service game, Cornet took her third on her own serve and sank to her knees after sealing a memorable victory. Halep knocked out of Australian Open 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z More than one hour after saving a match point on his serve in the fourth set, the U.S. Daniil Medvedev saves match point, moves into Australian Open semis 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z “But it feels very sweet. It still feels amazing. I think that’s why we all keep playing and keep pushing ourselves, because we’re so addicted to these feelings, this joy right after the match point.” A Grand Slam Streak Without (Yet) a Quarterfinal 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z Then comes a brutal serve, and two match points. Australian Open 2022: Tsitsipas beats Fritz in epic, Cornet outlasts Halep– as it happened 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z In short order, Barty has three match points, and though Pegula saves one, a big serve and a desperate return that drops long finishes things. Australian Open quarter-finals: Barty beats Pegula, Monfils v Berrettini – live! 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z Nadal's relief at coming through the toughest of tests was evident after Shapovalov pushed a backhand volley wide on the Spaniard's first match point. Battling Nadal into Melbourne semis 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z “I thought I was going to lose it after the match points I had on my serve,” said Kanepi, who had reached the quarterfinals twice at each of the other three majors. Alize Cornet reaches quarterfinals at her 63rd Grand Slam 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z "I thought I was going to lose it after the match points I had on my serve," said Kanepi, who had reached the quarterfinals twice at each of the other three majors. Alize Cornet reaches Australian Open quarterfinals at her 63rd Grand Slam 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Breaking for 5-4, he then needed just one chance, securing the win with his first match point to end an enthralling contest. Tsitsipas battles to win five-set thriller 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Monfils has spent a lot of time showing how tired he is, and he’s bent double again ... after earning a match point. Australian Open day seven: Barty beats Anisimova, Berrettini eliminates Carreno Busta – as it happened! 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z She saved two match points in the third set, serving to stay in the match and ending with an ace. American Amanda Anisimova upsets Naomi Osaka at Australian Open 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z Berrettini turned his ankle early in the set and needed treatment, but the Italian dug in to fend off a break point and then brought up match point at 6-5. Berrettini overcomes teenager Alcaraz 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z The 32-year-old, seeded 24th, made her intentions clear with a break of serve in the opening game and dominated from there, eventually converting her sixth match point. Azarenka beats Svitolina to reach last 16 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z Murray shot a disconsolate look towards his box after Daniel clinched victory with a crisp backhand volley on his first match point. Subdued Murray out of Australian Open 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z He rights himself, and gives himself a single match point, that a crushing serve takes. Australian Open day three: Zverev and Osaka win, Monfils on court – live! 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Hanfmann saved four match points, including two on the Spaniard's serve, before the 2009 champion secured victory on Rod Laver Arena. Nadal cruises into third round 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z When the 34-year-old Murray clinched it win on his third match point, he turned to the back of the court, closed his eyes and pumped his fists to celebrate. Andy Murray wins at Australia Open for 1st time since 2017 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Murray let out a roar of triumph after converting his first match point. Murray beats Opelka to reach Sydney final 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z Djokovic saved match points and went on to win a classic final, with pundits urging fans to show more respect to a great player. Why Djokovic is a polarising player 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z In 2005, she saved three match points in the semifinals in a classic match against Maria Sharapova and went on to beat Lindsay Davenport in the final. Serena Williams Withdraws From Australian Open 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Under competition rules, Bristol will be awarded a 28-0 victory and five match points. Covid-hit Scarlets concede Bristol game 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z He saved four match points, including two in the decisive tiebreaker. Djokovic wins twice to lead Serbia to Davis Cup semifinals 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z He then squandered two match points at 5-3 before being pushed into the tiebreaker. Djokovic needs win to keep Serbia alive in Davis Cup Finals 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Tiafoe saved two match points in the decisive tiebreaker before finally closing it out on his fifth match point with an ace. US eliminated from Davis Cup Finals after loss to Colombia 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z Zverev closed it out with an ace out wide on his first match point — on a second serve. A sign for ’22: Zverev dominates to claim ATP Finals trophy 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z Medvedev finished it off with a perfectly executed serve and volley on his first match point. Medvedev reaches championship match at ATP Finals 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z “I can thank my arm that I was able to hit an ace on match point, because I was so nervous,” Ruud said. Ruud joins Djokovic, Medvedev and Zverev in ATP Finals semis 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Kukushkin saved another pair of match points in the tiebreaker before converting his fifth opportunity to clinch the win. Djokovic needs win to keep Serbia alive in Davis Cup Finals 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z In the deciding set, Medvedev had to save a break point to prevent Zverev from serving for the match, and he won the tiebreaker on his third match point when Zverev netted a backhand. Medvedev beats Zverev and edges closer to ATP Finals semis 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z He set up three match points in the final game and converted the first with a backhand that only barely crept over the net. Korda beats Nakashima in all-US semifinal at Next Gen finals 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z The 34-year-old Briton, who blew seven match points in a loss to Dominik Koepfer in the Paris Masters last week, saved a set point before closing it out on his third match point. Andy Murray wins, sets up match with Sinner in Stockholm 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z But on his first match point, Djokovic won a thrilling long rally befitting a great final with a forehand winner deep into the left of the court. Djokovic beats Medvedev for record 37th Masters title 2021-11-07T04:00:00Z She was not able to hold her serve in the following game but got another break for 5-4 before serving the match out on her first match point. Kasatkina gives Russia 1-0 lead in BJK Cup final 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z Serving for the match, Djokovic cruised to 40-0 and sealed the victory on his first match point with a backhand volley at full stretch that just dropped over the net. Djokovic sets up Paris Masters semifinal against Hurkacz 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z Samsonova broke Stephens in the fifth game on the final set and again in the ninth game, converting her second match point when Stephens’ backhand went wide. Russia wins doubles to eliminate US, reach BJK Cup final 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z He later held serve to force a tiebreaker and had four match points at 6-2. Djokovic advances to quarterfinals after Monfils pulls out 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Sanders converted her second match point with the last of her 35 winners. Australia, Russia win their BJK Cup finals openers 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Karatsev, who won the Kremlin Cup last month in Moscow, saved two match points in the second set before Korda converted his fourth match point. Norrie wins in Paris, stays in running for ATP Finals spot 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Tiafoe saved a set point in the tiebreaker before converting his second match point. Sinner extends winning run, joins Zverev in Vienna semis 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z The American hit her 50th winner to convert her first match point after 2 hours, 42 minutes. Russia wins doubles to eliminate US, reach BJK Cup final 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z Norrie saved one match point on his his own serve, but Fritz followed up a strong first serve with a forehand winner on the next point to advance. Djokovic advances to quarterfinals after Monfils pulls out 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z When Alcaraz ended another long rally with a stunning cross-court forehand winner which set up match point, Murray was left bent over with hands on his knees in exhaustion. Murray's unbeaten run in Vienna ends 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z The Estonian took a big lead early in both sets but took her time closing out the match on the fourth match point. Kontaveit faces Alexandrova in Moscow final, Sakkari retires 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z Momentum fluctuated in the breaker, with Murray saving one match point before Schwartzman edged home. Murray beaten by Schwartzman in Antwerp 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z His opponent was Nikoloz Basilashvili of the country of Georgia, who hit long on match point and looked relieved that he wouldn’t have to do this anymore. Commentary: Cameron Norrie becomes first Brit to win men's singles at Indian Wells 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z He raced to a 6-1 lead and won it on his third match point when Zverev’s forehand landed beyond the baseline. Upsets send Fritz, Basilashvili to semis at Indian Wells 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z He double faulted to deuce, then missed his first serve and hit a second one 135 mph for an ace and match point. Commentary: SoCal's Taylor Fritz electrifies crowd and upsets Alexander Zverev at Indian Wells 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Basilashvili pulled out an ace of his own to set up match point and produced another big serve that Tsitsipas couldn’t return to close out the match in just over two hours. Basilashvili beats Tsitsipas to reach semis at Indian Wells 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z "I felt like I had so many chances throughout the years. I’ve lost very close matches, matches from match points and everything. I was very determined." Dimitrov downs top-seeded Medvedev in 3 sets at Indian Wells 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z “I felt like I had so many chances throughout the years. I’ve lost very close matches, matches from match points and everything. I was very determined.” Dimitrov downs top-seeded Medvedev in 3 sets at Indian Wells 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Basilashvili pulled out an ace of his own to set up match point and produced another big serve that Tsitsipas couldn't return to close out the match in just over two hours. Upsets send Fritz, Basilashvili to semis at Indian Wells 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z On match point, he tried it again — 132-mph second serve that missed. Commentary: SoCal's Taylor Fritz electrifies crowd and upsets Alexander Zverev at Indian Wells 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Murray then broke Alcaraz once again and secured an impressive win as he served and volleyed to take match point. Murray beats Alcaraz at Indian Wells 2021-10-10T04:00:00Z He held a pair of match points at 5-4 in the third but didn’t come through either time. Hometown win: Nakashima edges Fognini in 3 at San Diego Open 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z In another upset, Kontaveit hit an ace to create her third match point and the Estonian converted it when Kvitova’s backhand hit the net. Sakkari, Kontaveit advance to Ostrava Open final 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z Pavlyuchenkova, who reached the final at the French Open this year, was 5-1 down in the second set but saved two match points before fighting back to force another tiebreaker. Bencic, Martincova, Rybakina make quarters of Ostrava Open 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z He refused to go quietly, standing firm late in the third set and saving match point as Medvedev succumbed to the pressure of closing out his first Grand Slam title. Daniil Medvedev wins the U.S. Open as Novak Djokovic falls short of a Grand Slam. 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z Medvedev took a long pause between serves to wait out some fan noise on his first match point while leading 5-3. Medvedev overcomes pressure, Djokovic to win U.S. Open 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z This was after Raducanu already had wasted two match points in the previous game. Analysis: US Open champion Raducanu shows poise at just 18 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z This time, she did not flinch, surprising Fernandez with a fine serve down the T that gave her command of the rally and brought her a third match point. How Raducanu and Fernandez Forged Sudden Stardom and Deep Connections 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z In the last game, she double-faulted twice in a row to set up match point, then sailed a forehand long. Unseeded Fernandez, 19, reaches 1st Slam final at U.S. Open 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z On match point against Bencic, she smacked a one shot off the rim of her racket, then watched it loop into the back corner of the court. For Raducanu and Fernandez, the Magical Run Goes On and On 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z Finally, at 5-all in the tiebreaker, she moved to match point when she smacked a down-the-line passing shot that got past Svitolina with the help of a bounce off the net tape. Canadian teen Fernandez into US Open semis with fans' help 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z As Svitolina sent a return of serve long on match point, Fernandez fell to her knees and teared up as she was given a lengthy ovation by the fans on Arthur Ashe. Teenager Fernandez into US Open semis 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z The Briton dropped to her knees on Arthur Ashe Stadium after sealing victory when home favourite Shelby netted a service return on her fourth match point. Raducanu dominates to reach quarters 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z Yet he bounced back to keep the fifth set on serve and won on his third match point. Column: Naomi Osaka needs break after U.S. Open loss; here's hoping for her happiness 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z Osaka was booed as she made Fernandez wait with the teenager 30-0 up and serving for the match, but the Canadian responded with a drop shot winner to garner three match points. Fernandez shocks defending champion Osaka 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z The first two went smoothly, but against Gastao Elias of Portugal, Molcan needed to fight off a match point and then win a tiebreaker, 8-6, in the third and final set. The U.S. Open Is Alex Molcan’s Proving Ground 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z Raducanu served well throughout the match against Sherif, clinching victory on her third match point - and first on serve - with an ace out wide. Raducanu qualifies for maiden US Open 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z No. 37 Podoroska double-faulted on set point in the second and committed four service errors in the third, including back-to-back attempts in the 10th game to set up match point for the No. 99 Sasnovich. Sasnovich outlasts fifth seed Podoroska in Cleveland 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Who tries a drop shot on match point? Semifinalist Jenson Brooksby has surprised just about everyone at the Citi Open but himself 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z After match point, Sorum threw his partner over his shoulder in celebration. New in Norway: Mol, Sorum ensure a medal in beach volleyball 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z For the rest of this tournament, she will treat every point like it’s match point on her career. Jordan Larson’s volleyball career is almost over. There’s one more thing she wants to achieve first. 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z When a return from Rybakina landed in the net on the first match point after nearly three hours, Bencic dropped to her knees and covered her face with her hands as she began crying. Winning without Federer: Bencic reaches Olympic tennis final 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z The match lasted 2 hours, 11 minutes, ending when Brooksby hit a forehand return into the net on the second match point. Anderson wins Hall of Fame Open title; beating Brooksby 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z He failed to convert a match point on the Pole's serve at 5-3 but made no mistake in the following game, where he set up match point with his 22nd ace. Berrettini storms into Wimbledon final 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z Sabalenka crucially broke Jabeur in the eighth, before saving a break point and clinching the win on her first match point with a backhand down the line. Barty cruises into Wimbledon semi-finals 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z And she needed three match points in the final game before Cirstea netted a forehand. British teen Raducanu joins Gauff in 4th round at Wimbledon 2021-07-03T04:00:00Z Gauff became an instant sensation when she reached the fourth round two years ago at the age of 15 — saving two match points before beating Polona Hercog on Centre Court in the third round. Ashleigh Barty advances to third round at Wimbledon 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z Her second serve needs work, and a weak one cost her her first match point, but then Petkovic looped one over the baseline to hand her the next. Wimbledon 2021: Barty, Federer, Norrie and Gauff all in action – live! 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z The Frenchwoman saved three break points to hold for 5-1, before capping a superb performance with a stunning lob on her first match point. Fifth seed Andreescu out in first round 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z She broke Barty again in the seventh but Barty soon stormed home, taking victory on her second match point with an ace - her fifth of the match. Barty cruises into Wimbledon semi-finals 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z Williams led 5-1 in the third set and squandered two match points before turning and celebrating to her box as she converted the third. World number one Barty wins opener 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z Tiafoe took his third match point on the Greek's serve to seal a stunning victory. Third seed Tsitsipas beaten by American Tiafoe 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z Open, beating back two match points in both cases. It’s Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon. Don’t Roll Your Eyes. 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z Tsitsipas, a 22-year-old seeded fifth in this tournament, spent several minutes in his chair after match point, his face hidden by a towel. Tsitsipas Is the Latest to Come Close, and Learn How Far He Must Go 2021-06-13T04:00:00Z When it ended with Pavlyuchenkova‘s backhand landing long on Krejcikova‘s fourth match point, they met at the net for a hug. Inspired by Novotna, Krejcikova wins 1st Slam title in Paris 2021-06-12T04:00:00Z But the Briton took the long route to victory, failing to convert a match point at 5-3 in the second before losing that set. Konta reaches Nottingham Open final 2021-06-12T04:00:00Z After sealing victory with an ace on his fifth match point, Tsitsipas triumphantly raised both arms in the air before sharing a warm embrace with his opponent at the net. Tsitsipas reaches first Grand Slam final 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z Fifteen minutes later, Tsitsipas earned his first match point, and while he needed five of them to close the proceedings, he eventually did convert one with an ace. Tsitsipas tops Zverev in 5 at French Open for 1st Slam final 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z It seemed especially unlikely nine games into the third set, when Sakkari held a match point. Unseeded Krejcikova, Pavlyuchenkova reach French Open final 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z After Zidansek pummelled a backhand into the tramlines on the first match point, Pavlyunchenkova showed little emotion, seemingly shocked by the scale of her achievement and covered in sweat after a tough battle. Pavlyuchenkova into French Open final 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z That stillness was punctured, however, by Djokovic's manic celebrations after taking his third match point. Djokovic wins after 11pm fans curfew 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z Defending French Open champion Iga Swiatek spent her day off from singles playing a wild doubles match that lasted three hours and required her team to save seven match points. Men scheduled for 6 of 1st 7 night sessions at French Open 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z But both have continued to give themselves major opportunities: two match points for Federer in the 2019 Wimbledon final against Djokovic; four different Grand Slam finals for Williams since her return from maternity leave. Serena Williams Serves and Scraps Her Way Into the Fourth Round 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z Krejcikova erased the match point with a swinging volley for a nervy winner, and 40 minutes later they were still playing. Unseeded Krejcikova, Pavlyuchenkova reach French Open final 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z Azarenka misses a first match point by going wide with a forehand and Keys hits a superb winner to save a second. French Open 2021: Azarenka wins, Zverev and Serena Williams in action – live! 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z Then match point is reached when Travaglia wallops one long once again. French Open: Barty and Nadal in action, plus reaction to Osaka exit – live! 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z The 39-year-old Williams racked up double faults under pressure and Siniakova sealed the result on her third match point when the American hit a forehand long. Serena Williams loses in straight sets to Siniakova in Parma 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z He earned another break at the end, converting on his second match point to clinch the victory. Zverev beats Berrettini to win his 2nd Madrid Open title 2021-05-09T04:00:00Z Krejcikova kept her cool and was celebrating for good moments later after converting her fifth match point. Unseeded Krejcikova, Pavlyuchenkova reach French Open final 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z He converted his first match point in the deciding tiebreaker to clinch his third ATP title. Ramos-Viñolas overcomes poor start to win Estoril Open 2021-05-02T04:00:00Z He clinched the title by converting on his third match point against his Greek opponent. Weekend Sports in Brief 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z He secured the clay-court title by converting on his third match point. Nadal outlasts Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open for 12th time 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z Texas tied the set three times before Kentucky got it to match point. Kentucky wins first volleyball title in 4 sets over Texas 2021-04-24T04:00:00Z Nadal broke Nishikori twice in the decisive set, converting his second match point by driving a forehand winner down the line. Nadal beats Nishikori in 3 sets at Barcelona Open 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z On match point, Louisville sent a kill attempt wide, completing a remarkable comeback. Huskies pull off remarkable comeback, advance to volleyball Elite Eight 2021-04-18T04:00:00Z He fended off four break points at 4-4 in the final set to hold serve and then took match point at his first attempt to win in two hours and 46 minutes. Evans reaches semi-final in Monte Carlo 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z He wasted two match points at 5-4, then saved three consecutive break points in the following game. Nadal outlasts Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open for 12th time 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z A rare error by Stumler forced a second match point, but there would be no third after Stumbler received a set from Gabby Curry and delivered the finishing cross-court kill. Kentucky wins first volleyball title in 4 sets over Texas 2021-04-24T04:00:00Z Evans, after breaking for a 6-5 lead in the second set, clinched victory on his first match point with a forehand winner that clipped the net. Top-ranked Djokovic loses, No. 3 Nadal eases into quarters 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z Evans, after breaking for a 6-5 lead, clinched victory on his first match point with a forehand winner that clipped the net. Top-ranked Djokovic loses to Evans for 1st defeat this year 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z Struff saved three match points at 5-2 in the third set and two more at 5-4 - then needed five match points of his own in the 12th game before finally sealing the win. Struff saves 5 match points to advance at Sardegna Open 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z The Greek then himself squandered a match point when 5-4 ahead. Nadal outlasts Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open for 12th time 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z Struff saved three match points at 5-2 in the third set and two more at 5-4 — then needed five match points of his own in the 12th game before finally sealing the win. Struff saves 5 match points to advance at Sardegna Open 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z "Winning a Grand Slam final in straight sets doesn’t feel the way I felt after the match point today," he said with a grin. Hobbled Daniil Medvedev limps to 3rd-round win at Miami Open 2021-03-28T04:00:00Z In the next game she faced a match point, which she saved by ripping a weak serve for a winner. Top-ranked Barty overcomes match point for win at Miami Open 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z Cristian reached her first career tour quarterfinal after converting her fifth match point against the 2017 French Open champion in a match which finished after 1 a.m. local time. Alexandrova wins as Russians lead the way in St. Petersburg 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z In the news conference after New Zealand had reached match point, Spithill famously highlighted what an upset it would be if Team New Zealand lost from such a commanding position. ‘Pit bull’ Spithill mellow with America’s Cup poised 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z The ninth race was the closest of the series, and by winning it New Zealand moved to match point. Match point: Team NZ leads Luna Rossa 6-3 in America’s Cup 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z “They sat on match point for more than a week,” Outteridge said. How New Zealand Moved Within Reach of the America’s Cup 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z Golubic broke back to force a tiebreaker and won on her first match point to reach her third career final and first since losing at Linz, Austria, in October 2016. Teenager Tauson wins to set up Lyon final against Golubic 2021-03-06T05:00:00Z He served out the match and on his first match point. Top seeds Bautista Agut and Goffin ease into Open Sud semis 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z The second-seeded Belgian broke for 6-5 in the deciding set, then saved a break point on second serve before clinching the victory on his first match point. Humbert saves 3 match points to reach Montpelliers quarters 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z Faced with the possibility of match point, Team UK expertly called the shifts to win the second race by 14 seconds and keep the series alive after six races. Luna Rossa leads Team UK 5-1 in AmCup challenger final 2021-02-19T05:00:00Z |
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