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Using Game Theory to Optimize Performance in a Best-of-N Set Match

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  • Barnett Tristan

    (Victoria University)

  • Zeleznikow John

    (Victoria University)

  • MacMahon Clare

    (Victoria University)

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This paper analyzes the situation in a best-of-N set match, where both players/teams are given the opportunity to increase their probability of winning a set (increase in effort) on one particular set. To gain insight to the problem, a best-of-3 set match (as typically used in tennis) is analyzed. Using game theory to obtain an optimal solution, the results indicate that both players should use a mixed strategy, by applying their increase in effort at each set with a probability of one third. A conjecture is devised to obtain an optimal solution for a best-of-N set match. Some applications are given to the theoretical results, which could be used by coaches and players to optimize performance.

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  • Barnett Tristan & Zeleznikow John & MacMahon Clare, 2010. "Using Game Theory to Optimize Performance in a Best-of-N Set Match," Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports, De Gruyter, vol. 6(2), pages 1-10, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:jqsprt:v:6:y:2010:i:2:n:2
    DOI: 10.2202/1559-0410.1228
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