1.
What is the term for a zero score in Tennis?
Correct Answer
C. Love
Explanation
In Tennis, zero score is love. You pronounce a score of 6-0 as six-love. "Love" is derived from the French "l"oeuf," the egg, symbolizing nothing. The term "love" can also be said to come from the English phrase "neither for love nor money," indicating nothing.
2.
Where is the world's highest Tennis court located?
Correct Answer
B. Burj Al Arab, Dubai
Explanation
The world's highest Tennis court is located in the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai. The hotel is known for its luxurious and extravagant features, and the Tennis court is no exception. Situated on the helipad of the hotel, it offers stunning views of the city skyline and the Arabian Gulf. This unique and iconic location makes it the highest Tennis court in the world.
3.
There are two types of Tennis balls, namely pressurized and non-pressurized. Pressurized tennis balls have hollow cores that are filled with:
Correct Answer
D. Nitrogen
Explanation
A Tennis ball is normally yellow. Pressurized tennis balls are filled with inert nitrogen gas in their cores. The gas used must be inactive or inert. Hydrogen is highly inflammable and therefore, not used in Tennis balls.
4.
Which player holds the record for the highest career earnings of approximately USD 50 Million in Tennis?
Correct Answer
A. Roger Federer
Explanation
Roger Federer leads the list of highest earning Tennis players with career earnings till date standing at US$ 49.4 Million. Pete Sampras is second with $43.2 Million, while Nadal is 5th with only $25 Million
5.
For a professional Tennis player, winning the "Grand Slams" involves achieving what feat in Tennis?
Correct Answer
B. Winning all 4 Grand Slam Tournaments in a calendar year
Explanation
For a Tennis player, winning the "Grand Slam" involves winning four tournaments in the same calendar year: the Australian Open, French Open, U.S. Open, and Wimbledon. Only a handful of tennis players have accomplished this extraordinary feat, including Maureen Connolly (1953), Margaret Smith Court (1970), Steffi Graf (1988), Don Budge (1938), and Rod Laver (1962 & 1969) who managed to win the Grand Slam TWICE!
6.
In 1993, a female Tennis player was stabbed during a match by a deranged man. This forced her out of action for two years due to her injuries. Identify this player.
Correct Answer
D. Monica Seles
Explanation
Monica Seles is the correct answer because she was indeed stabbed during a tennis match in 1993 by a deranged man. This incident caused her to be out of action for two years due to the injuries she sustained. Steffi Graf, Martina Hingis, and Anna Kournikova were not involved in such an incident during their careers.
7.
Which member of the British Royal Family presents the prizes to the winners at Wimbledon?
Correct Answer
D. Duke of Kent
Explanation
The Duke of Kent performs many royal duties on behalf of his cousin, the Queen. He serves as the president of the Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, a position he succeeded from his late mother, Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent.
8.
Which of the following technology was introduced at Wimbledon 2009?
Correct Answer
D. Retractable Roof
Explanation
The correct answer is Retractable Roof. This technology was introduced at Wimbledon 2009 to provide protection from rain during matches. The retractable roof allows matches to continue even in unfavorable weather conditions, ensuring that the tournament schedule is not disrupted. This innovation has greatly improved the overall experience for players and spectators at Wimbledon, as it allows for uninterrupted play and minimizes delays caused by rain.
9.
One of the all-time great Tennis players, Pete Sampras, spent 286 consecutive weeks in the 1990s as the #1 ranked player in the world. During his career, he won a total of 64 singles titles, with 14 Grand Slam titles. Out of the 4 Grand Slam Championships, which is the only one which Pete was never able to win?
Correct Answer
B. French Open
Explanation
Nicknamed "Pistol Pete" because of his fast serve, Sampras became a professional tennis player in 1988. In 1990, when he was 19 years old, he beat Andre Agassi to become the youngest man ever to win the U.S. Open, and from 1993-1998 he ended each year -- six consecutive -- as the top-ranked player in the world. During his career, he won a total of 64 singles titles, with 14 Grand Slam titles. Sampras won Wimbledon 7 times, the U.S. Open 5 times and the Australian Open 2 times; he never won the French Open.
10.
I am a former Tennis player from India. I have been a Quarterfinalist at Wimbledon & US open on two separate occasions. I have also acted in a James Bond Movie and have a successful multimedia business. Who am I?
Correct Answer
B. Vijay Amritraj
Explanation
Vijay Amritraj (Tamil: விஜய் அமிர்தராஜ், born 14 December 1953) is a former Indian tennis player, sports commentator, and actor[2].
Amritraj was born in Chennai, India. He and his brothers, Anand Amritraj and Ashok Amritraj, were among the first Indians to play in top-flight international tour Tennis.
Vijay also had a brief acting career, appearing with Roger Moore in the James Bond film, Octopussy as Vijay and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and as a guest star on various television shows such as Hart to Hart. He has since gone on to become a sports commentator, has been a judge at the Miss Universe pageant, and has developed a successful multimedia business.