A break point occurs when the returner leads 30-40, 0-40, or 15-40 in a service game. If converted, the returner breaks serve and takes a lead in the set. Break points are the pivotal moments in matches — converting break point opportunities and saving break points on your own serve are the most predictive factors of match outcomes in professional tennis. Break point conversion rates of 40-50% are considered strong at tour level.
Key points
- Score where returner can win the game
- 0-40, 15-40, 30-40 are break point scores
- 40-50% conversion is strong at tour level
- Saving break points on serve is equally important
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