Question

In which year did the tiebreak rule get introduced in the US Open?

Answer 1

The tiebreak rule was first introduced in the US Open in 1970. The US Open was the first Grand Slam tournament to adopt the tiebreak, which was introduced to prevent prolonged matches and to provide a more definitive outcome in close sets.

Answer 2

The tiebreak rule was introduced in the US Open in 1970, only for the men's singles. It was later extended to other events, including women's singles, in 1975. The tiebreak rule has been in place ever since and is used to determine the winner of sets that are tied at 6-6.