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Tennis Essentials Trivia Quiz

Very easy for tennis players and probably even non-tennis players. Worth a try!

A multiple-choice quiz by RuffianLVR. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
RuffianLVR

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
19,099

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
7182

Last 3 plays: Jaarhead (9/10), jonnowales (10/10), runaway_drive (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the score if the server has scored 2 points and the receiver has scored 3 points? Hint

40-30

30- 40

15-30

Deuce

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Question 2 of 10

2. If the ball lands on the line it is ______ ? Hint

out

good

a let

none of these three

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which is a score of 40-40 called? Hint

Fault

Game

Deuce

Let

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Question 4 of 10

4. You start a point with a _____ ? Hint

slice

Question 10 of 10

10. What kind of court is Wimbledon played on? Hint

Clay

Water

Hard

Grass

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the score if the server has scored 2 points and the receiver has scored 3 points?

Answer: 30- 40

1 point = 15, 2 points = 30, 3 points = 40, 4 points = Game.

2. If the ball lands on the line it is ______ ?

Answer: good

If the opponent's ball lands on a line, it is considered good (in) and they get the point.

3. Which is a score of 40-40 called?

Answer: Deuce

At this point one player must win two points in a row to win the game.

4. You start a point with a _____ ?

Answer: serve

A serve always starts a point.

5. You must win ______ games to win a set?

Answer: 6

You must win 6 games to win a set. If the score is 6 games to 6 games (12 games total) a tie breaker must be held, except in some tournaments.

6. A hit when standing at the net is called a _____ ?

Answer: volley

A volley is where the person comes up closer to the net and returns the ball on the full.

7. A hit that is returned very close to the net on the opponent's side is called a _____ ?

Answer: drop shot

A drop shot is where an opponent hits the ball so that it just makes it over the net, very close to the net on the other side. These are extremely hard to return.

8. What is the name of the part of the court that is out in singles, but is in doubles?

Answer: Alley

There are two alleys on each court, located at the sides. In singles these are considered out, and in doubles they are in.

9. The ____ is a hit where the ball goes really high in the air?

Answer: lob

A lob is a high hit, and usually long.

10. What kind of court is Wimbledon played on?

Answer: Grass

The famous tennis matches at Wimbledon are played on a grass court.

Source: Author RuffianLVR

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