What Is a Break Point in Tennis?
A break point is where pressure shifts to the server.
A break point happens when the receiver is one point away from winning the server's service game.
A break point in tennis means the player receiving serve has a chance to win the game on the next point. This matters because players are generally expected to hold their own service games. If the receiver wins the break point, they break serve and gain an important advantage in the set. Break points are often among the most tense points in a match because they can change momentum quickly.