In tennis, a standard tiebreak is played when the set score reaches 6-6. The tiebreak is usually won by the first player or team to reach 7 points, but they must have at least a 2-point advantage over their opponent. If the score reaches 6-6 in the tiebreak, play continues until one player or team leads by 2 points (e.g., 8-6, 9-7, 10-8, etc.)
. There is also a 10-point tiebreak format, often used in deciding sets or in certain leagues and doubles matches, where the first to 10 points with a 2-point margin wins the tiebreak and the match or set
Summary:
- Standard tiebreak: First to 7 points, must win by 2 points.
- Deciding set or special tiebreak: First to 10 points, must win by 2 points.
The points in a tiebreak are counted numerically (1, 2, 3, etc.) rather than the usual tennis scoring (15, 30, 40)
