A brand new tiebreak format in Wijk aan Zee

The first super-tournament of the year is about to kick off, and the organizers have just announced that they will be using a new tiebreak system. After last year’s edition finished with an unpleasant controversy, the organizers of the Tata Steel Masters have decided to avoid chaotic time scrambles to break a potential tie for first place. | Photo: Official website

The Netherlands, Wijk aan Zee. People on beach. Background TATA Steel company. Aerial Stock Photo - Alamy

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