All four Grand Slams will use a final 10-point tie-break on a trial basis, starting with the French Open.
The move, which will be tested over the next 12 months, will kick off a tiebreaker if the score reaches six games in total in the final set.
Roland Garros is the only major that does not have a tie-break in the last set.
The Grand Slam Board said the change would ensure “greater consistency” and “improve the experience for both players and fans”.
The French Open takes place from May 22 to June 5.
under the new rulesthe winner will be the first player to earn 10 points with a lead of two or more points.
It will apply to singles and doubles competitions at all four majors, as well as qualifying, wheelchair and junior events.
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The Australian Open is the only Slam currently using the 10-point decider, but all other Slams will now follow suit.
Wimbledon has played tiebreakers from 12 to 12 in the 2019 final set, with the winner being the first player to seven points with a two-point lead.
The US Open’s last set break point currently starts at 6-6, while the French Open doesn’t have one.
American John Isner’s epic win at Wimbledon over Nicolas Mahut, who won 70-68 in the final set in 2010, is the longest match in Grand Slam history.
“The Grand Slam Board plans to review the test over the course of a full Grand Slam year before requesting any permanent rule changes,” read a statement on behalf of the four Grand Slam bosses.
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