tiebreak

/ˈtaɪˌbreɪk/
noun
  1. A special game or round played to decide the winner when a match or contest is tied.
    • They played a tiebreak to determine who would advance to the next round.
    • The tennis match went to a tiebreak in the final set.
    • The tiebreak was exciting, with both players fighting for every point.
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