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• From 2019 tie-break will be played when score reaches 12-12
• Change follows 26-24 set between Anderson and Isner this year
• Change follows 26-24 set between Anderson and Isner this year
Wimbledon has finally bowed to pressure from players, coaches and pundits to introduce a final-set tie-break – but it will only kick in when the score reaches 12-12.
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Written by Sean Ingle
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/oct/19/wimbledon-fifth-set-tie-break-tennis under the title “Wimbledon puts end to marathon matches with final-set tie-breaks”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
