Tennis Quiz Questions: Are You a Grand Slam Genius?

Whether you’re glued to Centre Court during Wimbledon or just fancy yourself a weekend warrior, this tennis pub quiz is your chance to prove you’re no casual fan.

From legendary Grand Slam finals to rulebook trivia, we’ve assembled 60 ace tennis quiz questions that will challenge even the most passionate tennis buffs. Expect a mix of modern champions, historic moments, surprising stats, and just enough trick shots to keep things interesting.

Perfect for pub nights, tennis parties, or solo scoreboard bragging rights — this is your serve.


✅ Ready to step on court?


1. How many Grand Slam tournaments are held each year?

Four


2. What surface is Wimbledon played on?

Grass


3. Who has won the most men’s Grand Slam titles?

Novak Djokovic


4. What is the maximum number of sets in a men’s Grand Slam singles match?

Five


5. Which woman has won the most Grand Slam singles titles?

Margaret Court (24 titles)


6. What’s the term for a score of 40-40?

Deuce


7. Who is known for the “King of Clay” nickname?

Rafael Nadal


8. What country does Iga Świątek represent?

Poland


9. Which Grand Slam is played first each calendar year?

Australian Open


10. What is a tiebreak played to in most Grand Slam sets?

7 points (must win by 2)


11. Which player famously won Wimbledon with a metal hip?

Andy Murray


12. What is a double fault?

Two consecutive missed serves


13. Who won the women’s singles gold medal at the 2021 Olympics?

Belinda Bencic (Switzerland)


14. Who is the youngest ever Grand Slam singles winner?

Martina Hingis (16 years old)


15. Which tennis legend is married to Steffi Graf?

Andre Agassi


16. What’s the term for winning all four Grand Slams in a calendar year?

Calendar Grand Slam


17. What’s a ‘bagel’ in tennis slang?

Winning a set 6–0


18. Who did Roger Federer beat in his first Wimbledon final win?

Mark Philippoussis (2003)


19. Which player was known for her loud grunting on court?

Maria Sharapova


20. What piece of equipment was controversially broken by Serena Williams in the 2018 US Open final?

Her racquet


21. What is a “golden set”?

Winning a set without losing a point (24-0)


22. Which doubles team is known as the “Bryan Brothers”?

Bob and Mike Bryan


23. Who did Emma Raducanu beat to win the 2021 US Open?

Leylah Fernandez


24. What’s the official length of a tennis court for singles play?

23.77 meters (78 feet)


25. What does the Hawk-Eye system do?

Tracks the ball to help review line calls


26. What’s the minimum number of games needed to win a set?

6 (must win by 2)


27. Which Grand Slam has the nickname “Roland Garros”?

French Open


28. What colour is the clay at the French Open?

Red/orange


29. Who was the first Black woman to win a Grand Slam singles title?

Althea Gibson


30. What country hosts the Davis Cup Finals?

It rotates — it’s hosted in different countries each year


31. What’s the serve speed record (as of 2024)?

263.4 km/h by Sam Groth


32. Which player was disqualified from the US Open for hitting a ball at a line judge?

Novak Djokovic (2020)


33. What is the name of the player who has the most aces in history?

John Isner


34. What’s the term for a player who enters the draw despite not qualifying or being ranked high enough?

Wildcard


35. Who won the longest match in tennis history?

John Isner vs Nicolas Mahut (Wimbledon 2010 – 11 hours 5 minutes)


36. Which country has produced the most Wimbledon men’s singles champions?

United Kingdom


37. Who won the men’s singles at the 2020 US Open (with no crowd)?

Dominic Thiem


38. What is the most prestigious tournament in wheelchair tennis?

Wheelchair Wimbledon


39. Which woman completed the Golden Slam in 1988?

Steffi Graf (all four majors + Olympic gold)


40. What is the minimum age to play on the pro tour according to WTA rules?

14 (with restrictions)


41. What is the tie-breaking rule for the final set at Wimbledon (as of 2022)?

10-point tiebreak at 6–6 in the final set


42. Who was known for his on-court outbursts and the quote, “You cannot be serious!”?

John McEnroe


43. Which tennis star is nicknamed “The Swiss Maestro”?

Roger Federer


44. What country is Carlos Alcaraz from?

Spain


45. What’s the name of the ATP’s year-end tournament?

ATP Finals


46. What term refers to 0 in tennis scoring?

Love


47. What’s a walkover in tennis?

A player progresses because their opponent withdraws before the match


48. Which nation has the most Fed Cup (now Billie Jean King Cup) wins?

USA


49. Which player won the French Open at 17 years old in 1990?

Monica Seles


50. How many times has Novak Djokovic finished a year as World No.1?

8 times (as of 2024)


51. Who holds the record for most WTA titles?

Martina Navratilova


52. What’s the minimum number of games a player must win to win a best-of-3 match in straight sets?

12 (6–0, 6–0)


53. Which male player was known for his serve-and-volley style?

Pete Sampras


54. What’s the term when a player wins both singles and doubles at the same tournament?

Double Crown


55. Who is the youngest male Grand Slam winner in the Open Era?

Michael Chang (French Open 1989, age 17)


56. What’s the term for a match suspended due to rain or light?

Rain delay / suspended match


57. Which Grand Slam is played in Flushing Meadows?

US Open


58. Which current WTA player is known for her powerful forehand and bold fashion?

Aryna Sabalenka


59. Which tennis legend served as an advocate for gender equality in sport?

Billie Jean King


60. What is the record number of Wimbledon titles won by a male player?

8 (Roger Federer)


🏁 Match Point: How Did You Score?

🎾 51–60: Grand Slam Champion
You serve aces for breakfast and probably correct tennis commentators in your sleep. You’re Centre Court royalty!

🥈 36–50: ATP/WTA Tour Pro
You’ve got great form and follow-through. Just a few unforced errors kept you from taking the trophy.

🎾 21–35: Club Doubles Regular
You’ve been watching and playing — but maybe not enough late-night Grand Slam marathons.

🍓 0–20: Strawberries and Cream Spectator
You enjoy the sport, but it might be time to brush up on your tennis trivia. Grab a racket — or the remote!

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