Service Break (Noun)
Meaning
A tennis game won on the opponent's service.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The crowd erupted in cheers as Williams secured a crucial service break to take the lead in the set.
- After several unforced errors by her opponent, Johnson managed to gain a vital service break that would change the momentum of the match.
- The veteran player took advantage of her opponent's weak serve to grab an early service break in the second set.
- A pivotal service break in the fifth game of the final set sealed the championship victory for Nadal.
- Federer's chances of winning improved significantly after he secured a surprise service break against Djokovic.