Analyzing Wimbledon : the power of statistics
Klaassen, FrancAuthor
Magnus, Jan RContributor
In tennis, is it true that beginning to serve in a set gives an advantage? Can the outcome of a match be predicted? Which points are important, and do real champions win the big points? Do players serve optimally? Does 'winning mood' exist? The book answers such questions, demonstrating the power and beauty of statistical reasoning.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
In tennis, is it true that beginning to serve in a set gives an advantage? Can the outcome of a match be predicted? Which points are important, and do real champions win the big points? Do players serve optimally? Does 'winning mood' exist? The book answers such questions, demonstrating the power and beauty of statistical reasoning.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on March 19, 2014).
Wimbledon Championships.
Tennis
Social Sciences
Recreation & Sports