Tennis News: Australian Open introduces fifth set tie breaker

The Australian Open has announced that deciding-set tiebreaks will be introduced for the first time from the 2019 event. Following in the footsteps of Wimbledon and US Open, the Australian Open organizers have opted for a first-to-10 points tiebreak with a two-point advantage at 6-6 in the final set in the men's and women's draw. The decision to no longer play advantage in final sets comes following the most extensive consultation with past and present players, commentators, agents and TV analysts according to tournament director Craig Tiley. The 2019 Australian Open kickstarts on Jan 14th 2019.