Same scoring format in 2025

Left means Wimbledon; right means the US Open. All rows describe similarities. Both competition entries intentionally cite the same 2025 Grand Slam rulebook, which governs both tournaments and incorporates the ITF playing rules.

This is a historical comparison of men’s main-draw singles only. It does not establish formats for qualifying, women’s singles, juniors, wheelchair events or doubles, or claim that all other tournament regulations are identical.

Reading a close finish

The fifth set still contains ordinary games: its tie-break does not replace the entire set. At 9–9 in that tie-break, play continues until someone leads by two. See the ITF scoring provisions reproduced in the 2025 WTA rulebook, Appendix N, Appendix VI. Only the reproduced ITF rules are used here.

Both sides use 2025 evidence; the Tennis hub’s 2026 baseline is not substituted. For general explanations, see tennis match formats.

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Rules side by side

Rules side by side
Situation Grand Slam Tennis · 2025 Official Grand Slam Rule Book · Wimbledon 2025: gentlemen's main-draw singles, all rounds.Grand Slam Tennis · 2025 Official Grand Slam Rule Book · US Open 2025: men's main-draw singles, all rounds.
Match length — all main-draw roundsWimbledon 2025: best of five sets; three sets win.US Open 2025: best of five sets; three sets win.
Ordinary games — every setAdvantage scoring: winning from deuce requires two consecutive points.Advantage scoring: winning from deuce requires two consecutive points.
Tie-breaks — sets one to fourAt 6–6: first to seven points, with a two-point margin.At 6–6: first to seven points, with a two-point margin.
Deciding tie-break — fifth setAt 6–6: first to ten points, with a two-point margin.At 6–6: first to ten points, with a two-point margin.
Serving sequence — tie-break gamesThe next server serves one point; players then alternate two-point turns.The next server serves one point; players then alternate two-point turns.

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