tie-break
Britishnoun
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tennis a method of deciding quickly the result of a set drawn at six-all, usually involving the playing of one deciding game for the best of twelve points in which the service changes after odd-numbered points
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any contest or game played to decide a winner when contestants have tied scores
Example Sentences
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The Briton lost just one point over his next three service games and would not relinquish control of the tie-break after winning four of the first five points.
From BBC
Seeded fourth in Dubai, Draper had to withstand a set point when serving at 5-4 down in the opening set but went on to edge a tight tie-break by winning three consecutive points to overcome an 8-7 deficit.
From BBC
The 31-year-old Svitolina had four match points in the second-set tie-break and could not take them, but still managed to win the decider.
From BBC
The first set rumbled towards a tie-break as neither Alcaraz nor Khachanov was able to force a breakthrough on the other's serve.
From Barron's
Popyrin fought hard in the second but could not force a tie-break as Sinner broke to grab a 6-5 lead before confidently serving out the set.
From Barron's
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