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Record 1 2011-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

A point that will win a set if the leading player scores.

OBS

As opposed to "break point". See also "game point" and "match point".

CONT

Sampras, who had looked unbeatable in his opening match Wednesday, had to save a set point on his own serve against Britain's Jeremy Bates before winning 6-3,7-5 in the third-round match.

PHR

Double, triple set point.

PHR

To find oneself set point down.

PHR

To save a set point. To squander set points.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

Balle qui, en faisant le point, donne le gain du set.

CONT

[Il] a été le plus souvent inquiété [...] dans le set initial, avec deux balles de bris dans le huitième jeu et trois balles de set dans le 10e.

PHR

Avoir une balle de set contre soi.

PHR

Sauver la balle de set.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes de raqueta
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