Riddle

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

Choose an answer

A.They were playing on two separate courts
B.One man forfeited two sets
C.The scorekeeper made an error
D.The two men were partners playing doubles.
Hint: It's a 7-word phrase with 35 letters, starting with "T".

Answer

The two men were partners playing doubles.

Why this is the answer

The trick is assuming a singles match; in doubles, each man is paired with a different partner so both can rack up three set wins.

This riddle is filed under Sports Riddles and rated Medium.

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