What Is a Tie-Break in Tennis?
Tennis tie-breaks turn a long set into a short pressure test.
A tie-break is a special game used to decide a set when the score reaches a tied point, often 6-6.
A tie-break in tennis is used when players are tied near the end of a set, most commonly at 6-6. Instead of continuing the set indefinitely, players play a separate scoring sequence where the first to reach the required number of points with a two-point lead wins. Tie-breaks make matches more manageable and create high-pressure moments because every point can quickly change the outcome of the set.