Tennis quiz

Question 1

What do tennis players send over the net, and what do they use to hit it?

Accepted Answer

They hit a tennis ball. They use a tennis racket. The ball travels back and forth over the net.

Question 2

What number does “love” mean in tennis, and which side of the score can it describe?

Accepted Answer

Love means zero points. It can describe either player’s score. It can also describe both players’ scores when neither has scored.

Question 3

Name tennis’s four Grand Slam tournaments, and put them in their usual calendar-year order.

Accepted Answer

Australian Open French Open Wimbledon US Open

Question 4

A tennis serve nicks the net and lands in the correct service box: what happens next, and what is this ruling called?

Accepted Answer

The serve is replayed. The ruling is called a let. The server gets another serve attempt.

Question 5

Which Grand Slam is played on grass, and what London venue hosts it?

Accepted Answer

The tournament is Wimbledon, also called The Championships. It is played at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. The venue is in Wimbledon, London.

Question 6

The 2010 Isner–Mahut Wimbledon epic lasted for days—but what singles record did it set, and what was the final-set score?

Accepted Answer

It was the longest match in tennis history, lasting 11 hours and 5 minutes. John Isner won the final set 70–68.

Question 7

In a tennis match tiebreak, what score must a player reach, what margin must they win by, and what does it replace?

Accepted Answer

A player must reach at least 10 points. They must win by two points. It replaces the deciding set.

Question 8

Why are tennis balls wrapped in fuzzy felt, and what does the fuzz change about the ball’s flight or play?

Accepted Answer

The felt helps create drag and slow the ball. It affects the ball’s flight and bounce. It helps players grip and control the ball with their racket.

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