Meaning of the word "match point" in English

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match point

US /ˈmætʃ pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈmætʃ pɔɪnt/
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Noun

1.

a point that if won by one player or side will result in that player or side winning the match

Example:
She served an ace on match point to win the championship.
The team saved three match points to force a tie-break.
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