noun
single match; one-on-one match
Used in sports and games for a contest between two individuals, as opposed to a team or doubles match.
今夜のシングルマッチは、両選手とも気合が入っている。
Both players are fired up for tonight's singles match.
Variant with interpunct; less common in running text.
Refers to a doubles match with two players per side, while シングルマッチ is a one-on-one contest.
Loanword from English 'single match'.