Question

In a standard game, how many points must a player win by to take the game?

Answer 1

In a standard game of tennis, a player must win by a margin of at least two points to take the game. The first player to reach four points wins the game, unless the score is tied at 3-3, in which case the players continue to play until one player wins by a margin of two points.

Answer 2

In a standard game of tennis, a player must win by at least two points to take the game. For example, if the score is 40-40 (or "deuce"), the player must win two consecutive points to take the game. If the score is 40-30, the player must win the next point to take the game.