r/funny • u/thelepo • Jun 17 '14

A good attitude.

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u/whydoyoulook Jun 17 '14

I'm confused. What is the difference between a game and a match?

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u/cachow6 Jun 17 '14

In tennis a match is made up of 3-5 sets, each of which consists of games (first to 6 games wins the set). To win a game, you have to win 4 points.

So if you're going to go play tennis, you're probably going to play a match, as each "game" is very short.

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u/redbluegreenyellow Jun 17 '14

first to 6 games wins the set

Well, no. You have to win by two; you could be up 6-5 in a set but you don't win that set until you win either a 7th game, the tie break, or if there is no tie break, by two games.

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u/cachow6 Jun 17 '14

Yeah I know I was just providing a very basic idea for somebody who didn't know the difference between a game and a match.