Tennis Trivia Question
This is a quiz that tests the overall knowledge of tennis.
- 1.
Which tennis star won an incredible 20 Wimbledon titles and 13 U.S. Open titles?
- A.
Chris Evert
- B.
Billie Jean King
- C.
Margaret Court
- D.
Monica Seles
Correct Answer
B. Billie Jean King -
- 2.
Which hot-headed artist killed a man in an argument over a tennis match?
- A.
Michelangelo Merisi (Caravaggio)
- B.
Paul Gauguin
- C.
Michelangelo Buonarroti
- D.
Jackson Pollock
Correct Answer
A. Michelangelo Merisi (Caravaggio) -
- 3.
Who was the first Indian to make the semifinals of a Grand Slam event?
- A.
Ramesh Krishnan
- B.
Leander Paes
- C.
Vijay Amritraj
- D.
Ramanathan Krishnan
Correct Answer
D. Ramanathan Krishnan -
- 4.
Which South American tennis player was renowned for wearing skimpy underwear at Wimbledon?
- A.
Gabriela Sabatini
- B.
Maria Bueno
- C.
Marcelo Rios
- D.
Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario
Correct Answer
C. Marcelo Rios -
- 5.
What trophy is officially called the International Lawn Tennis Challenge Trophy?
- A.
America's Cup
- B.
Ryder Cup
- C.
Davis Cup
- D.
James E. Sullivan Award
Correct Answer
C. Davis Cup -
- 6.
In a tennis game, how many points would have to be played to have the score 40-15?
- A.
3
- B.
7
- C.
6
- D.
4
Correct Answer
D. 4 -
- 7.
Who won the men's singles at Wimbledon in 1975?
- A.
Rod Laver
- B.
Arthur Ashe
- C.
Ken Rosewall
- D.
Stan Smith
Correct Answer
B. Arthur Ashe -
- 8.
Which tennis term is defined as "when players are tied at 40 (three points each)"?
- A.
Love
- B.
Frame
- C.
Foot Fault
- D.
Deuce
Correct Answer
D. Deuce -
- 9.
Which tennis term is defined as "a drop shot that's hit before the ball has bounced"?
- A.
Drop Volley
- B.
Doubles Court
- C.
Clean Winner
- D.
Approach Shot
Correct Answer
A. Drop Volley -
- 10.
Which tennis term is defined as "the area between the net and the service line"?
- A.
Advantage Court
- B.
Forecourt
- C.
Forty
- D.
Center Court
Correct Answer
B. Forecourt -
- 11.
Which tennis term is defined as "a contest in which one player or side serves throughout"?
- A.
Game
- B.
Fifteen
- C.
Volley
- D.
Band
Correct Answer
A. Game -
- 12.
Which tennis term is defined as "a shot hit with topspin, which drops sharply"?
- A.
Band
- B.
Sweet Spot
- C.
Approach Shot
- D.
Heavy Ball
Correct Answer
D. Heavy Ball -
- 13.
Which tennis term is defined as "a shot that is out because it hits beyond the opponent's baseline"?
- A.
Lob
- B.
Sudden Death
- C.
Long
- D.
Fault
Correct Answer
C. Long -
- 14.
Which tennis term is defined as "the barrier that divides a tennis court into lengthwise halves"?
- A.
Center Court
- B.
Net
- C.
Doubles
- D.
Return
Correct Answer
B. Net -
- 15.
Which tennis term is defined as "a serve that the receiver hits without making a legal return"?
- A.
Service Winner
- B.
Straight Sets
- C.
Poach
- D.
Foot Fault
Correct Answer
A. Service Winner -
- 16.
Which tennis term is defined as "a point that, if won by the leader will result in winning the set"?
- A.
Set Point
- B.
Block
- C.
Tennis Elbow
- D.
Smash
Correct Answer
A. Set Point -
- 17.
Which tennis term is defined as "a tie-breaker of predetermined length"?
- A.
Net
- B.
Game Point
- C.
Frame
- D.
Sudden Death
Correct Answer
D. Sudden Death -
- 18.
Which tennis term is defined as "a shot that wins a point"?
- A.
Smash
- B.
Fault
- C.
Winner
- D.
Clean Winner
Correct Answer
C. Winner -
- 19.
In tennis, "advantage court" is best defined as?
- A.
The Left Service Court When Either Player Has The Advantage
- B.
Shot Hit Hard And Deep To Allow The Player To Take The Net
- C.
The Shot That Begin Each Point
- D.
The Oval Portion Of The Racket That Contains The Strings
Correct Answer
A. The Left Service Court When Either Player Has The Advantage -
- 20.
In tennis, "block" is best defined as?
- A.
The Left Service Court When Either Player Has The Advantage
- B.
A Serve That The Opponent Cannot Return
- C.
A Shot That Cannot Be Reached By The Opponent
- D.
To Return The Ball By Holding The Racket Stationary
Correct Answer
D. To Return The Ball By Holding The Racket Stationary -
- 21.
In tennis, "break point" is best defined as?
- A.
A Point That, If Won By The Leader Will Result In Winning The Set
- B.
A Shot Hit With Topspin, Which Drops Sharply
- C.
A Point Which Will Result In A Service Break
- D.
Four Tournaments Australian, French, And U.S. Opens And England's Wimbledon
Correct Answer
C. A Point Which Will Result In A Service Break -
- 22.
Which women's tennis player wore a dress based on the Cameroon World Cup Soccer Strip in 2002?
- A.
Serena Williams
- B.
Chanda Rubin
- C.
Venus Williams
- D.
Cara Black
Correct Answer
A. Serena Williams -
- 23.
How much was the winner's paycheck for the men's 2001 U.S. Open?
- A.
625000
- B.
900000
- C.
94000
- D.
465000
Correct Answer
B. 900000 -
- 24.
How much was the winner's paycheck for the Tennis' Men's 1987 U.S. Open?
- A.
35000
- B.
900000
- C.
320000
- D.
150000
Correct Answer
D. 150000 -
- 25.
Who was the first person to wear a sleeveless shirt while playing in Wimbledon?
- A.
Brad Gilbert
- B.
Robby Ginepri
- C.
Brian Vahaly
- D.
Patrick Rafter
Correct Answer
B. Robby Ginepri -
- 26.
Which of these players has won the most Grand Slams in tennis?
- A.
Billie Jean King
- B.
Arthur Ashe
- C.
Pete Sampras
- D.
Martina Navratilova
Correct Answer
D. Martina Navratilova -
- 27.
Who was the first person to hit two balls between his legs in the same tennis match?
- A.
Juan Carlos Ferrero
- B.
Goran Ivanisevic
- C.
Patrick Rafter
- D.
Pancho Gonzales
Correct Answer
B. Goran Ivanisevic -
- 28.
Who won the 2003 U.S. Open Singles Championship?
- A.
John Newcombe
- B.
Bjorn Borg
- C.
Andy Roddick
- D.
Ilie Nastase
Correct Answer
C. Andy Roddick -
- 29.
Who won the 2003 French Singles Championship?
- A.
Henri Cochet
- B.
John McEnroe
- C.
Lewis Hoad
- D.
Juan Carlos Ferrero
Correct Answer
D. Juan Carlos Ferrero -
- 30.
Who beat Rainer Schuettler to win the 2003 Australian Singles Championship?
- A.
Andre Agassi
- B.
John McEnroe
- C.
Bjorn Borg
- D.
Rene Lacoste
Correct Answer
A. Andre Agassi -
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