Test Your Knowledge On Wimbledon
Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam competitions. The oldest of the four, they are held late-June to early-July every year. As it begins its 132nd iteration this year, take the following quiz to test how well you know the beautiful game!
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When was the Wimbledon played for the first time?
- A.
1934
- B.
1850
- C.
1877
- D.
1946
Correct Answer
C. 1877Explanation
The Wimbledon was played for the first time in 1877.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who is responsible for staging the world’s leading tennis tournament (Wimbledon)?
- A.
The crown of England
- B.
Queen Elizabeth
- C.
The all England lawn tennis and Croquet Club
- D.
The Croquet Club of New England
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C. The all England lawn tennis and Croquet ClubExplanation
The all England lawn tennis and Croquet Club is responsible for staging the world's leading tennis tournament (Wimbledon).Rate this question:
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- 3.
In what year the ladies played the first ladies’ singles championships (at Wimbledon)?
- A.
1952
- B.
1884
- C.
1934
- D.
1905
Correct Answer
B. 1884Explanation
In 1884, the ladies played the first ladies' singles championships at Wimbledon.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When was the first time that Wimbledon was held as an open championships?
- A.
1946
- B.
1952
- C.
1968
- D.
1938
Correct Answer
C. 1968Explanation
In 1968, Wimbledon was held as an open championships for the first time. This means that both amateur and professional players were allowed to compete in the tournament. Prior to this, only amateur players were allowed to participate. The decision to open up the championships was made in order to allow the best players in the world to compete against each other, regardless of their amateur or professional status. This marked a significant change in the history of Wimbledon and paved the way for the modern era of tennis.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who was the first player to win the gentlemen’s singles five times in succession since the 1880’s?
- A.
John McEnroe
- B.
Pete Sampras
- C.
Roger Federer
- D.
Bjorn Borg
Correct Answer
D. Bjorn BorgExplanation
Bjorn Borg was the first player to win the gentlemen's singles five times in succession since the 1880's. This means that he won the title five times in a row without any other player winning in between. This achievement is significant because it shows Borg's dominance and consistency in the sport during that time period.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who is the winner of most ladie’s singles championships?
- A.
Martina Navratilova
- B.
Helen Wills
- C.
Steffi Graf
- D.
Gabriela Sabatini
Correct Answer
A. Martina NavratilovaExplanation
Martina Navratilova is the winner of the most ladies' singles championships. This means that she has won the highest number of championships in women's singles tennis.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the total attendance per year between 2002 and 2006 for the two week period championships?
- A.
440,000 to 480,000
- B.
500,000 to 540,000
- C.
220,000 to 260,000
- D.
320,000 to 360,000
Correct Answer
A. 440,000 to 480,000Explanation
The correct answer is 440,000 to 480,000. This range represents the total attendance per year between 2002 and 2006 for the two week period championships.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who is the youngest player ever to win the gentlemen’s singles Wimbledon championships?
- A.
Andre Agassi
- B.
Pete Sampras
- C.
Boris Becker
- D.
Roger Federer
Correct Answer
C. Boris BeckerExplanation
He did it when he was 17 years old.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What was the first year that prize money was awarded to players?
- A.
1946
- B.
1968
- C.
1938
- D.
1952
Correct Answer
B. 1968Explanation
In 1968, prize money was first awarded to players.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What was the men’s single prize money awarded to the champion in 2007?
- A.
£900,000
- B.
£500,000
- C.
£1,000,000
- D.
£700,000
Correct Answer
D. £700,000Explanation
In 2007, the men's single champion was awarded a prize money of £700,000.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What was the total purse for the tournament in 1980?
- A.
£101,234
- B.
£1,461,896
- C.
£293,464
- D.
£532,484
Correct Answer
C. £293,464Explanation
The total purse for the tournament in 1980 was £293,464.Rate this question:
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