Theoretically what is the minimum number of shots with which a lawn tennis player can win a set in a match?

Answer 1

The previous post is incorrect, the minimum would be 1 shot. Why? because both players could in theory double fault every game to get to a tie break. Both players would than continue to double fault until 5-6. Than the person who serves first would be 5-6 down. The other person would than have to get an ace or service winner to win the set with only one shot going in!

Answer 2

One stroke would be enough. Imagine a set where each player double faults (and spectacularly miss the ball also), then all it would take is one stroke in the tie breaker to gain a point against more double faulting.

Answer 3

Purely theoritically, if the opposing party were to make double-faults on each serve, and you would Ace every single serve you make, it would be:

Twelve.

6 games to win the set, each party gets 3 games to serve, 4 ace's/double-faults to win the game.

4 ace's every game that you serve = 4 shots in each of the 3 games you serve.

4 double-faults every game the opposing party serves = 0 shots in 3 games.

Adds up to 4 * 3 shots = 12 shots in 6 games = set win.

Answer 4

4, since 1 game is 4 points. You would have to ace the serve on every single one, and it has to be you who's serving.

Answer 5

Six

Answer 6

12