Meaning Of The Word Tie-break

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What's The Definition Of Tie-break?

tie-break
countable noun: A tie-break is an extra game which is played in a tennis match when the score in a set is 6-6. The player who wins the tie-break wins the set.

tie-break in British English
noun: 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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