Deciding-set tie-breaks will be introduced for the first time at the Australian Open next month.

In a move that follows Wimbledon and the US Open, Australian Open organisers have opted for a first-to-10 points tie-break with a two-point advantage at 6-6 in the final set in the men's and women's draw.

The decision to no longer play advantage in final sets comes following the most extensive consultation in the tournament's history, according to tournament director Craig Tiley.

"We asked the players, both past and present, commentators, agents and TV analysts whether they wanted to play an advantage final set or not, and went from there," he said.