Wimbledon Fifth Set Tiebreak Rules Explained

With Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic currently in the midst of an epic clash in the 2019 Wimbledon Finals, one recent rule change could have a significant impact on the outcome of the match. As of the writing of this article, Djokovic leads Federer, 12-11, in the fifth set.

In years past, this match could've continued on for far longer. However, this year, if Federer and Djokovic are tied at 12 games a piece, the match will ultimately be decided in a tiebreak.

The tiebreak will end when the first player reaches seven points, with an advantage of at least two points. We’ve seen some extremely long matches at Wimbledon, including a few memorable finals, but today’s match will have a predetermined end point.

While most fans would likely be happy to continue watching Federer and Djokovic duke it out, a potential tiebreak at Wimbledon could be a thrilling end to one of the most exciting tennis matches in recent memory.

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