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CPU plays worse after winning the first set?

Postby Nicky Gi. » 16 Apr 2026, 23:13

Hello Manu, I’ve noticed that I struggle quite a lot in the first set and often lose it against the CPU on Pro 10 difficulty. However, I then go on to win the remaining sets comfortably, often by large margins like 6-2, 6-1, or even 6-0. It almost feels like the match becomes much easier after losing the first set.

Maybe it’s related to stamina, and the level of the CPU drops after the first set? My opponent had around 60% stamina. Still, going from losing the first set to completely dominating the next two feels very strange, especially since it happens quite often, not just occasionally. I noticed that in a lot of matches.

Typically, the first set is very close and I struggle a lot before losing it, and then I come back to win something like 6-2, 6-0 in the next two sets.

Is this normal or not?
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Re: CPU plays worse after winning the first set?

Postby manutoo » 17 Apr 2026, 05:41

Hello,

it's normal that the CPU level isn't constant throughout the match. It's a bit strange that you notice he's always stronger in the 1st set and not the 2nd.

The next time it happens, could you send me a Bug Report at the end of the match ? (HowTo => topic5-31732.php )

You can also check his skills in the Player Statistics screen, and see if they change over the sets.
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Re: CPU plays worse after winning the first set?

Postby Comatorium182 » 17 Apr 2026, 08:41

I've noticed the same thing since I got the game. It's hard to know if it's just me having trouble getting a good start to a match or if it's a bug in the game. I'll send you a report if I notice it again.
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Re: CPU plays worse after winning the first set?

Postby Nicky Gi. » 17 Apr 2026, 22:03

I sent you a bug report. I notice this happens with low rated players more often. They play well in the first set, I lose it and the I easily win the next two.

I played another match against Federer today and got destroyed, I lost all of the 3 sets so maybe it only happens with low ranked players.
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