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Emma Raducanu Trivia Quiz

Emma Raducanu became the 'new kid on the block' during the 2021 WTA season. Being a patriotic Brit and a huge tennis fan, I have become a very interested in her progress, hence this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by comark2000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
comark2000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
406,703

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Most tennis fans heard of Emma for the first time when she played in her first 'grand slam' event in 2021. Which event was it? Hint

Australian Open

Wimbledon

US Open

Roland Garros

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Question 2 of 10

2. Emma exited her first 'grand slam' event in which round? Hint

first

semi final

quarter final

fourth

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was Emma's opponent in the match in which she had to retire from her first 'grand slam' event? Hint

Ajla Tomljanovic

Marketa Vondrousova

Vitalia Diatchenko

Sorana Cirstea

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Question 4 of 10

4. In between Emma's initial appearance on the WTA circuit at her first 'grand slam' and taking part in her second, she posed for a photo shoot with a 'fashion' magazine. Which one? Hint

Vogue

Harper's Bazaar

Elle

Cosmopolitan

5. Because of Emma's meteoric rise to fame during her first 'grand slam', she got a 'wildcard' entry to 'The Silicon Valley Classic' - the first women's tournament in the annual US Open Series. Unfortunately, she lost in the first round to which player? Hint

Elise Mertens

Danielle Collins

Zhang Shuai

Daria Kasatkina

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Question 6 of 10

6. Around the time of 'The Silicon Valley Classic', Emma decided to change her coach. Who did she appoint to the role before she headed off to the next event? Hint

Nigel Sears

Judy Murray

Tim Henman

Andrew Richardson

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Question 7 of 10

7. In August 2021 Emma was runner up of the WTA 125 'challenger' event in Chicago. Who beat her in the final? Hint

Clara Tauson

Jule Niemeier

Claire Liu

Clara Burel

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Question 8 of 10

8. The WTA ranking points Emma gained from reaching the 'challenger' final brought her a new career high ranking of world No. 150 but she still had to qualify for the US Open. Which player did Emma NOT beat in any of the three qualifying rounds to secure a place in the US Open main draw? Hint

Mayar Sherif

Bibiane Schoofs

Jennifer Brady

Mariam Bolkvadze

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the highest ranked player that Emma beat in any of the rounds on the way to the final at the US Open 2021? Hint

Maria Sakkari

Zhang Shuai

Sara Sorribes Tormo

Belinda Bencic

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Question 10 of 10

10. Emma's opponent in the 2021 US Open final was Leylah Fernandez. What nationality is she? Hint

American

Spanish

Canadian

Mexican

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Most tennis fans heard of Emma for the first time when she played in her first 'grand slam' event in 2021. Which event was it?

Answer: Wimbledon

Emma was given a 'wildcard' entry to Wimbledon 2021 after playing in the Nottingham Open (also a grass court event) shortly before the All England club tournament.

2. Emma exited her first 'grand slam' event in which round?

Answer: fourth

Unfortunately, a health issue forced Emma to retire from her fourth round match at Wimbledon when breathing difficulties under the roof on centre court made it impossible to continue.

3. Who was Emma's opponent in the match in which she had to retire from her first 'grand slam' event?

Answer: Ajla Tomljanovic

Ajla Tomljanović is a Croatian/Australian who in April 2019 (pre-Covid) reached no. 39 on the WTA rankings. She achieved that status by winning four singles titles on the ITF Circuit.

4. In between Emma's initial appearance on the WTA circuit at her first 'grand slam' and taking part in her second, she posed for a photo shoot with a 'fashion' magazine. Which one?

Answer: Vogue

The edition of Vogue with Emma's first fashion photo shoot was issued for October 2021.

Answer: Zhang Shuai

Zhang Shuai won the first round match in straight sets, 6-3 6-2. She then exited the tournament at the quarter-final stage, losing to Ana Konjuh from Croatia. The American, Danielle Collins went on to win the trophy.

6. Around the time of 'The Silicon Valley Classic', Emma decided to change her coach. Who did she appoint to the role before she headed off to the next event?

Answer: Andrew Richardson

Andrew Richardson is a British former professional tennis player who played in the gentlemen's singles at Wimbledon on three occasions. His best result was reaching the third round in 1997.

7. In August 2021 Emma was runner up of the WTA 125 'challenger' event in Chicago. Who beat her in the final?

Answer: Clara Tauson

Clara Tauson (born 21/12/02) is Danish. In 2016, she became the youngest national champion (in tennis) in Denmark. She turned professional in 2019. The final score in beating Emma was 6-1, 2-6, 6-4.

Answer: Jennifer Brady

Jennifer Brady should have been Emma's first round opponent at the US Open but injury forced her to withdraw from the tournament. Prior to the 2021 US Open her ranking had been as high as no. 13 in the world (achieved in February 2021).

9. Who was the highest ranked player that Emma beat in any of the rounds on the way to the final at the US Open 2021?

Answer: Belinda Bencic

Bencic was ranked no. 12 at the time of the quarter final in the US Open 2021 where Emma beat her in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. Bencic had won the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (played in August 2021).

10. Emma's opponent in the 2021 US Open final was Leylah Fernandez. What nationality is she?

Answer: Canadian

Incredibly, Emma won the 2021 US Open at her very first attempt and only her second attempt at a 'grand slam' event. She is the first 'qualifier' to ever win a 'major'. The final score was 6-4, 6-3.

Source: Author comark2000

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