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The Game of Love Trivia Quiz

A historic and present-day mix of tennis. I hope you enjoy it and maybe even learn something!

A multiple-choice quiz by jaknginger. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jaknginger

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
369,785

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
490

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is credited with patenting modern lawn tennis as we know it? Hint

Jimmy Connors

Queen Victoria

Benjamin Franklin

Major Walter Clopton Wingfield

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the world's oldest tennis tournament? Hint

French Open

Australian Open

US Open

Wimbledon

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Question 3 of 10

3. If you were going to travel to London for The Wimbledon Championships, in what months would you travel? Hint

December & January

July & August

April & May

June & July

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Question 4 of 10

4. Of these tournaments: Australian Open, Davis Cup, French Open, and Wimbledon, which one is not included in the Grand Slam of tennis?
Hint

Davis Cup

French Open

Wimbledon

Australian Open

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Question 5 of 10

5. When the Wimbledon Championships were cancelled in1945 due to war, it was the ____ occasion they had been cancelled due to war since their inception in 1877. Hint

10th

6th

4th

8th

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is credited with bringing lawn tennis to the USA? Hint

Billie Jean King

Mary Ewing Outerbridge

Richard Sears

Jimmy Connors

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who founded the Women's Tennis Association? Hint

Chris Evert

Billie Jean King

Margaret Court

Serena Williams

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the men's equivalent of the Women's Tennis Association? Hint

Association of Tennis Professionals

World Tennis Professionals

Men's Tennis Association

International Tennis Federation

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Question 9 of 10

9. What position is held by the person sitting in the high chair beside the net during a tennis match? Hint

Line Judge

Ball Boy

Netman

Umpire

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Question 10 of 10

10. In tennis, what does it mean if you had a "love game"? Hint

Shutout Game

Postponed Game

Tie Game

Mixed Doubles Match

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is credited with patenting modern lawn tennis as we know it?

Answer: Major Walter Clopton Wingfield

Major Walter Clopton Wingfield patented his game of lawn tennis, or sphairistik� as he called it, in 1874 in Wales. He excelled at marketing his game by sending a boxed set complete with the rules, a net, poles, balls, and rackets across the world. Over 1000 sets went out the first year. Remember this was in the 1870s!

2. What is the world's oldest tennis tournament?

Answer: Wimbledon

Wimbledon was the first tennis tournament and was held at The All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club in the district of Wimbledon in London, England. In 1877, with a field of 22, the only event was for men's singles. The winner was Spencer Gore. He defeated William Marshall.

3. If you were going to travel to London for The Wimbledon Championships, in what months would you travel?

Answer: June & July

The last week of June and the first week of July are historically the dates of The Wimbledon Championships. Weather permitting, play is scheduled 14 days. It begins on Monday and ends on Sunday. The middle Sunday is a rest day but has been used as a catch-up for rain delays a few times since its inception.

4. Of these tournaments: Australian Open, Davis Cup, French Open, and Wimbledon, which one is not included in the Grand Slam of tennis?

Answer: Davis Cup

The four tennis tournaments that comprise the Grand Slam are the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open. While the Davis Cup is regulated by the International Tennis Federation, it is not one of the Grand Slam events. It is played at international level by countries.

5. When the Wimbledon Championships were cancelled in1945 due to war, it was the ____ occasion they had been cancelled due to war since their inception in 1877.

Answer: 10th

There were no Wimbledon competitions during both world wars. Specifically, the years 1915, 1916, 1917 and 1918 were cancelled due to World War I. World War II caused cancellation of the tournament for the years 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 and 1945.

6. Who is credited with bringing lawn tennis to the USA?

Answer: Mary Ewing Outerbridge

Mary Ewing Outerbridge first played lawn tennis while in Bermuda with family in 1874. Soon after, she brought the game back with her to the USA. She played her first game in the USA at Staten Island Cricket Club in Staten Island, NY. Mary was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1981.

7. Who founded the Women's Tennis Association?

Answer: Billie Jean King

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) was founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King. The corporate headquarters are located in St Petersburg, Florida with offices in London and Beijing. The WTA Tour is governed by this association.

8. What is the men's equivalent of the Women's Tennis Association?

Answer: Association of Tennis Professionals

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) is the men's equivalent to the WTA. Jack Kramer, Donald Dell and Cliff Drysdale formed the ATP in 1972. It governs the ATP Tour and ATP ranking system. The US offices are in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida with international offices in London, Monaco and Sydney, Australia.

9. What position is held by the person sitting in the high chair beside the net during a tennis match?

Answer: Umpire

The umpire sits in the high chair beside the net. The umpire is the rule enforcer of the match. He overrules the line judge. The umpire is also responsible for completing the official scoring records.

10. In tennis, what does it mean if you had a "love game"?

Answer: Shutout Game

In tennis, "love" is a score of zero. If you had a "love game", there was a shutout. Meaning, you won without your opponent scoring.

Source: Author jaknginger

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