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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
7189

Last 3 plays: stedman (8/10), elmslea (10/10), Guest 172 (4/10).

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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

Deuce

40-30

30- 40

15-30

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Question 2 of 10

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

out

none of these three

a let

good

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Question 3 of 10

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

Game

Fault

Let

Deuce

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Question 4 of 10

4. You start a point with a _____ ? Hint

let

serve

hit

slice

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Question 5 of 10

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

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Question 6 of 10

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

serve

volley

let

fault

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Question 7 of 10

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

let

lob

serve

drop shot

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Question 8 of 10

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

Side court

Street

Strip

Alley

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Question 9 of 10

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

fault

slice

lob

let

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Question 10 of 10

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

Clay

Grass

Hard

Water

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 13 2024 : stedman: 8/10
Dec 09 2024 : elmslea: 10/10
Dec 08 2024 : Guest 172: 4/10
Dec 04 2024 : Guest 45: 9/10
Nov 30 2024 : lg549: 9/10
Nov 27 2024 : ziggythepooh: 10/10
Nov 21 2024 : emmal2000uk: 5/10
Nov 20 2024 : Jaarhead: 9/10
Nov 18 2024 : jonnowales: 10/10

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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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