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What's a tie-break?
In tennis, a tie-break is a special game played when the score in a set reaches 6-6, to decide who wins that set. It prevents matches from going on indefinitely. Djokovic winning a final-set tie-break in his record-breaking match demonstrates how crucial these moments can be in deciding long, close contests.
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