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Quiz about Wimbledon Tennis Championships 1977

Wimbledon Tennis Championships: 1977 Quiz

The 1977 Wimbledon Tennis Championships were notable for a number of reasons. Can you remember why?

A multiple-choice quiz by baillieman2. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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baillieman2

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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266,886

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. From an overall Championships viewpoint, what was special about 1977? Hint

It was the first time that professional players had been allowed to enter the tournament

The men's final had to be held over until the third Wednesday due to rain

The Championships were celebrating their centenary

A competitor from the USSR reached the semi-finals of the mens' competition

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Question 2 of 10

2. From a British point of view, why were the championships special? Hint

Virginia Wade won the Ladies Singles title

John Lloyd won the Men's Singles title

The highest number of British players for 40 years reached the third round

Tim Henman was born during the second week of the championships

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the runner up in the Ladies competition? Hint

Billie Jean King

Martina Navratilova

Chris Evert

Betty Stove

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who were the other two losing semi-finalists? Hint

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova

Sue Barker and Chris Evert

Billie Jean King and Chris Evert

Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was significant about the Men's Champion in 1977? Hint

John Lloyd won the title for Great Britain for the first time since Fred Perry in the 1930s

It was Bjorn Borg's second successive title

Jimmy Connors won the title for the second time

The champion won his title on the third Wednesday due to rain delays

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the runner up in the Men's Singles final? Hint

Ilie Nastase

Bjorn Borg

John Lloyd

Jimmy Connors

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was significant about the runner up in the Ladies final? Hint

The losing finalist, Betty Stove, also appeared in the Ladies Doubles and the Mixed Doubles final but was beaten in each

She was the first finalist from Belgium

She had appeared in the final a record number of times previously

It was her birthday on the day of the final

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which seed was the Ladies Champion? Hint

Unseeded

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which seed was the Men's champion? Hint

Unseeded

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the guest of honour on the Ladies final day? Hint

James Callaghan

The Duchess of Gloucester

Her Majesty the Queen

President Jimmy Carter

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From an overall Championships viewpoint, what was special about 1977?

Answer: The Championships were celebrating their centenary

Whilst the first tournament had taken place in 1877, it had been suspended during each of the two World Wars.

2. From a British point of view, why were the championships special?

Answer: Virginia Wade won the Ladies Singles title

Nearing the end of a long and illustrious career, it seemed that Virginia was doomed never to win the title she coveted. However, she arrived at the Centenary Championships with a new look and, more importantly, a new attitude.

3. Who was the runner up in the Ladies competition?

Answer: Betty Stove

Another old campaigner and, like Virginia Wade, this was Betty Stove's first final. The stage appeared set for a major home disappointment when Betty took the first set, only for Virginia to get into her stride and win the next two sets.

4. Who were the other two losing semi-finalists?

Answer: Sue Barker and Chris Evert

Many people forget that Sue Barker was seeded 4 at Wimbledon in 1977. Indeed, it appeared that Sue was the better bet to reach the final given that she was matched against 7th seeded Betty Stove whilst Virginia Wade was pitched against Chris Evert, the reigning champion and number 1 seed.

5. What was significant about the Men's Champion in 1977?

Answer: It was Bjorn Borg's second successive title

Bjorn Borg then went on to take the title for another three years thus giving him a record, for the modern era, of five consecutive wins. This record has only been equalled by Roger Federer.

6. Who was the runner up in the Men's Singles final?

Answer: Jimmy Connors

Jimmy Connors won his first title in 1974, and he would have to wait until 1982 to win his second and last title.

7. What was significant about the runner up in the Ladies final?

Answer: The losing finalist, Betty Stove, also appeared in the Ladies Doubles and the Mixed Doubles final but was beaten in each

A sad record, never before achieved. The British public would never have begrudged Betty at least one title, as long as it was not the Singles.

8. Which seed was the Ladies Champion?

Answer: 3

Equalling the highest seeding that Virginia Wade achieved at Wimbledon.

9. Which seed was the Men's champion?

Answer: 2

Bjorn Borg was only seeded 2 despite being the defending champion. The runner up, Jimmy Connors was the top seed as a result of his consistent form over the course of the previous year.

10. Who was the guest of honour on the Ladies final day?

Answer: Her Majesty the Queen

Tennis was not one of the Queen's favourite sports but there was really no way that she could decline the open invitation in Centenary Year, especially with a British finalist in the Ladies competition.

Source: Author baillieman2

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