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.