In a Grand Slam men’s singles match, when is a fifth set tiebreak played under current rules?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. At 6–6 in the fifth set.
Under the unified rules adopted by the Grand Slam Board in 2022, all four Grand Slam tournaments (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open) now use a 10-point tiebreak when the score reaches 6–6 in the final set. In a men's singles match, if the fifth set is tied at 6-6, the first player to reach 10 points (with a lead of at least two points) wins the match. This rule was implemented to ensure consistency across tournaments and prevent excessively long final sets.