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tie-break
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tie-break, tie-breaker
Tennis a method of deciding quickly the result of a set drawn at six-all, usually involving the playing of one deciding game for the best of twelve points in which the service changes after every two points


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Various other programmes were held by the organisers including a tie-breaker tournament for ladies and the tug of war for both men and women.
After a six-month regular season, the Tigers and Twins each finished level atop the American League Central Division at 86-76, setting up a one-game tie-breaker Tuesday at Minnesota to decide which will qualify for the playoffs.
After a six-month regular season, the Tigers and Twins each finished level atop the American League Central Division at 86-76, setting up a one-game tie-breaker Tuesday at Minnesota to decide which will qualify for the playoffs.
 
 
 
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