stave off

A second break handed Boisson control of the set before she staved off two break points to win her fifth game in succession.

His working-class background has not staved off criticisms from labor activists, who say his proposal to boost the domestic semiconductor industry would walk back the rights of its workers.

The 22-year-old had to stave off four break points as she served for the match at 5-4 in the third set before sealing victory with a thumping forehand winner.

With the crowd roaring their approval as the pair played out a number of stunning points that saw both players at the net, Alcaraz was forced to stave off three set points.

The company is also struggling under a huge £20bn debt pile, but secured an emergency £3bn in March to stave off collapse.