tie-break

/ ˈtaɪˌbreɪkə /

noun

1. 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
2. any contest or game played to decide a winner when contestants have tied scores

Example Sentences

A match tie-break looked certain, but the Italians had other ideas.

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That was the start of the American's own three-game run, her spree halted as Zheng saved two championship points to ensure the tournament would be decided by a tie-break, which Gauff utterly dominated.

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Bonzi then edged the set on a tie-break and maintained momentum to clinically break early in the second set.

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Norrie trailed 5-2 in the tie-break but fought back to secure victory in straight sets.

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After losing a second-set tie-break from a commanding position in Thursday's quarter-final against Zizou Bergs, Norrie did the opposite against Moutet on Friday.

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