A deciding tie-break was a fitting way for a match of this quality to be decided, but this wasn’t really about the tennis.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jul/09/elina-svitolina-into-quarter-finals-after-emotional-win-over-victoria-azarenka

Again, Davidovich Fokina was unable to serve it out, though, and Djokovic made him pay for the wasted opportunities by winning a tie-break.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/uksport/2023/06/02/novak-djokovic-battles-past-alejandro-davidovich-fokina-in-french-open-marathon/

All singles match are best of three-sets, while a match tie-break will be used when doubles matches go to a third set.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/tennis/atp-finals-2023-schedule-dates-format-draw-prize-money-tv-channel-start-time-today-b1119073.html

But I was just a little bit more solid than him at the end of the tie-break.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/1798177/Andy-Murray-Citi-Open-tennis-news

Demonstrating his mental fortitude, Djokovic dominated the tie-break, ultimately securing the victory and edging closer to Margaret Court’s 24 Grand Slam titles record.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/sports/novak-djokovic-reaches-ninth-wimbledon-final-with-victory-over-jannik-sinner/

The 35-year-old also seemed to be troubled by his stomach and he missed two set points at 4-5 before trailing 3-0 and 5-3 in the tie-break.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/05/13/novak-djokovic-makes-winning-return-at-italian-open-despite-complaints/

The quarters and semis in thrilling fashion, with Jabeur bouncing back from losing the first set on a tie-break twice to triumph.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-ons-jabeur-marketa-vondrousova-final-b2375846.html

The third seed looked like he could be in trouble when he was pushed to a second-set tie-break after dropping the opener, but he won seven straight points and pulled away to win 4-6 7-6 (0) 6-2 6-4.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/06/06/novak-djokovic-fights-back-to-book-place-in-french-open-semi-finals/

They stayed on serve and Karatsev triumphed comfortably in the tie-break, his ball striking immaculate throughout the clash, hitting 28 winners to just four unforced errors.

Source: https://punchng.com/alcaraz-breezes-into-madrid-open-quarter-finals-medvedev-out/

When Kokkinakis moved 5-2 ahead in the third, the match looked all but over, but Murray refused to give in, breaking back when the Australian served for it and then clinching the tie-break thanks to a horrible missed smash from his opponent.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/uksport/2023/01/19/andy-murray-wants-end-to-farce-of-all-night-matches-after-australian-open-epic/

With NFL legend Tom Brady cheering on from his support box alongside his family, Djokovic used all of his vast experience to dominate the tie-break as fourth seed Ruud wilted – and from that point on there was only ever going to be one outcome.

Source: https://leadership.ng/french-open-2023-djokovic-beats-ruud-to-win-23rd-grand-slam-title/