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1.

Who beat John Newcombe to win the 1969 Wimbledon Singles Championship?
- A.
  
  William T. Tilden
- B.
  
  Rod Laver
- C.
  
  Frank Sedgman
- D.
  
  Oliver S. Campbell
Correct Answer
B. Rod Laver
2.

Which is the only Grand Slam event John Newcombe failed to win?
- A.
  
  U.S. Open
- B.
  
  Wimbledon
- C.
  
  Australian Open
- D.
  
  French Open
Correct Answer
D. French Open
3.

Of the seven tennis Grand Slams won by John Newcombe, how many did he win in the "Open Era"?
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  Five
- C.
  
  Six
- D.
  
  Zero
Correct Answer
B. Five
4.

John Newcombe teamed with which fellow Australian for his first Grand Slam tennis title?
- A.
  
  Ken Rosewall
- B.
  
  Rod Laver
- C.
  
  Tony Roche
- D.
  
  Onny Parrun
Correct Answer
C. Tony Roche
5.

As both an amateur and as a pro, what did Rod Laver and John Newcombe win?
- A.
  
  U.S. Open And Wimbledon
- B.
  
  The Grand Slam
- C.
  
  5 Straight Australian Opens
- D.
  
  A Boxed Grand Slam
Correct Answer
A. U.S. Open And Wimbledon
6.

John Newcombe defeated which American legend for his final Grand Slam Victory?
- A.
  
  Arthur Ashe
- B.
  
  Pete Sampras
- C.
  
  John McEnroe
- D.
  
  Jimmy Connors
Correct Answer
D. Jimmy Connors
7.

John Newcombe had what famous drinking companion who was arrested for DUI?
- A.
  
  Ted Kennedy
- B.
  
  Bob Huggins
- C.
  
  George W. Bush
- D.
  
  John McEnroe
Correct Answer
C. George W. Bush
8.

Who preceded John Newcombe as the men's tennis world #1 player?
- A.
  
  Rod Laver
- B.
  
  Jimmy Connors
- C.
  
  Bjorn Borg
- D.
  
  Ilie Nastase
Correct Answer
D. Ilie Nastase
9.

John Newcombe was born in which Australian City?
- A.
  
  Canberra
- B.
  
  Sydney
- C.
  
  Perth
- D.
  
  Melbourne
Correct Answer
B. Sydney
10.

John Newcombe joined the tennis tour of which NFL owner in 1972?
- A.
  
  Al Davis
- B.
  
  Jerry Jones
- C.
  
  Art Rooney
- D.
  
  Lamar Hunt
Correct Answer
D. Lamar Hunt

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John Newcombe Trivia Question

Who beat John Newcombe to win the 1969 Wimbledon Singles Championship?

Which is the only Grand Slam event John Newcombe failed to win?

Of the seven tennis Grand Slams won by John Newcombe, how many did he win in the "Open Era"?

John Newcombe teamed with which fellow Australian for his first Grand Slam tennis title?

As both an amateur and as a pro, what did Rod Laver and John Newcombe win?

John Newcombe defeated which American legend for his final Grand Slam Victory?

John Newcombe had what famous drinking companion who was arrested for DUI?

Who preceded John Newcombe as the men's tennis world #1 player?

John Newcombe was born in which Australian City?

John Newcombe joined the tennis tour of which NFL owner in 1972?