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At the four Grand Slams, what happens at 6 games all in the final set?

A 10 point tie-break, first to 10, ahead by two.

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  1. A 10 point tie-break ✔
  2. A normal 7 point tie-break
  3. Play on until someone leads by two games

Why: Since 2022, all four Grand Slams settle a final set at 6 all with a 10 point tie-break. The winner needs 10 points and a two point lead.

Huh, didn't know that: The Australian Open used the 10 point final set tie-break first, starting in 2019, before the other three majors joined in 2022.

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Why do Grand Slam players count to 10 in the last set? They want to make sure everyone is really calm before it ends.
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References

Answer: A 10 point tie-break. Since 2022, all four Grand Slams settle a final set at 6 all with a 10 point tie-break. The winner needs 10 points and a two point lead.

  1. USTA, Scoring Points and Tennis Sets www.usta.com/en/home/improve/tips-and-instruction/national/tennis-scoring-rules.html
    When a match reaches 6-6 in the deciding set at these events, a 10-point tiebreak will be played.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. 2026 Grand Slam Rule Book, Number of Sets, Tie-break www.itftennis.com/media/5986/grand-slam-rulebook-2026-f2.pdf
    including the final set where a 10 point tie-break will be played
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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