clinch set

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to win the deciding point in a set (e.g., in tennis)

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  • She served a powerful ace to clinch the first set.
  • The volleyball team needs just one more point to clinch the set.
  • He calmly hit a forehand winner down the line, clinching the second set 6-4.
  • After a long rally, the duo finally clinched the tie-break set.
  • If she can hold her serve now, she will clinch the set and level the match.
  • The young player showed incredible nerve to clinch the deciding set against the top seed.
  • Clinching the set so quickly put immense pressure on his opponent.
  • The coach signaled for the team to execute the play that would clinch the set.
  • He had three opportunities to clinch the set but failed to convert any of them.
  • With the score at 5-2, she has a great chance to clinch this set in the next game.