Problem
of the Fortnight #5
UNSOLVED!
Consider how the winner is determined in a tennis match. In each game, one must win at least 4 points and be leading by two points. Similarly, to win a set you must win six games and be leading by two games. A match is won by the first player to win 3 sets. Given that a player has probability p of winning any given point in the match, determine the probability of a player winning a match (First to win 3 sets, each set is first to 6 games (win by two) and each game is first to 4 points (win by two)).
Solutions are due by 4PM, November 10.