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 generally taken as being 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 for money", indicating nothing.
2.
Where is the worlds highest tennis court located?
Correct Answer
B. Burj Al Arab, Dubai
Explanation
The correct answer is Burj Al Arab, Dubai. The Burj Al Arab is known for its luxurious amenities and unique architecture. It is home to the world's highest tennis court, which is located on the helipad of the hotel. This iconic landmark offers breathtaking views of Dubai's skyline and the Arabian Gulf, providing an extraordinary experience for tennis enthusiasts.
3.
There are two types of tennis balls, namely pressurized and non-pressurized. Pressurized tennis balls have hollow cores that are filled with what gas?
Correct Answer
D. Nitrogen
Explanation
A tennis ball is normally yellow in color. Pressurized tennis balls are filled with inert nitrogen gas in their cores. The gas used must be inactive or inert. Hydrogen is highly inflammable.
4.
Which player holds the record for 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 match in 1993 by a deranged man. This incident resulted in her being out of action for two years due to the injuries she sustained. Steffi Graph, Martina Hingis, and Anna Kournikova were not involved in such an incident during that time period.
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.
Out of the following, which new technology was introduced at Wimbledon 2009?
Correct Answer
D. Retractable Roof over the centre court
Explanation
The correct answer is Retractable Roof over the centre court. This technology was introduced at Wimbledon 2009 to provide protection from rain and allow matches to continue even in bad weather conditions. The retractable roof can be closed or opened depending on the weather, ensuring that matches can be played without interruptions. This innovation has greatly improved the scheduling and efficiency of matches at Wimbledon, providing a better experience for both players and spectators.
9.
One of the all-time great tennis players, Pete Sampras spent 286 consecutive weeks in the 1990s as the no. 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 Quarter finalist at Wimbledon & US open on two separate occasions. I have also acted in a James Bond Movie and have a successful multimedia business alongwith being a sports commentator. 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 in 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.