Expected sets in a match
Two evenly matched players (each wins a set with probability ½) play a best-of-three match. What is the expected number of sets played?
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- Either it's a 2-0 sweep or it reaches a third set.
- Weight 2 and 3 by their probabilities.
Answer
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2.5
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