Tiebreaks — Part 3 of 3

Learning Objective:
Learn how tiebreaks are played to determine the winner of a set tied at 6–6, with a focus on scoring rules and key moments.
Let's See a Real World Example!
▶ WATCH: US Open Final: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Casper Ruud | FULL HIGHLIGHTS | 2022 US Open

Note:

Pay attention to the scores on the bottom left corner of the screen to see how the points progress through the tiebreak.
  • Alcaraz gains an early lead, winning key points and setting the pace for the tiebreak.
  • At 7:50, Alcaraz wins the crucial tiebreak after both players reached 6-6, securing the set 7-6 in his favor.
  • At 9:30, Alcaraz makes the final set 6-3, securing the match victory and claiming the championship.