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

Although frustratingly denied four set points on his opponent's serve, Cobolli wrested control of a must-win tie-break to force the decider - where he once again delivered.

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Two days after he edged an epic 32-point tie-break to confirm Italy's place in the final, Cobolli once again starred as he battled back from a set and a break down to defeat Jaume Munar in three sets.

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Flavio Cobolli said sealing Italy's place in the Davis Cup final was "one of the best days of my life" after he saved seven match points to win a dramatic 32-point tie-break against Belgium's Zizou Bergs.

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Following the thrilling conclusion, which stands as the sixth-longest tie-break in the Davis Cup's 125-year history, two-time defending champions Italy will face Spain or Germany in Sunday's final.

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The 29-year-old responded admirably, withstanding three set points to level at 5-5 and maintaining that momentum to wrest control of the tie-break and avoid a decider.

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