Doubles Anyone?

Two men were playing tennis. They played five sets and each man won three sets. How can this be possible?

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January 31st, 2011 | Category: Mathematical, Sports Riddles |  Email This Riddle

4 guesses to Doubles Anyone?

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• Carole

  February 1, 2011 at 3:30 PM

  each man won two and tied on one ,

• Dude

  February 1, 2011 at 4:42 PM

  Nope, each man won three sets.

  Keep guessing.

• paul

  February 5, 2011 at 4:57 AM

  They weren’t playing each other, but playing different matches.

• Dude

  February 5, 2011 at 5:12 PM

  Paul, you are correct. Each man won three matches because they were playing other people.

  You’re today’s winner.