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50 Tennis Quiz Questions and Answers

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Tennis Quiz Questions and Answers

Tennis is a racket sport played between single opponents or two teams. It was originated in the 19th century in France. This quiz covers the top 50 Tennis quiz questions and answers. Test your knowledge and see how much you know about this sport.

  • Question of 50

    Who invented the game of tennis?

    • Ken Rosewall
    • Billie Jean King
    • Tommy Haas
    • Major Walter Clopton Wingfield
  • Question of 50

    Where should the service be made when the score is 40-love?

    • from either side, depending upon the side from which the last service was made
    • from the right side of the court
    • from the left side of the court
    • from either side, depending upon the side from which the game was started
  • Question of 50

    Which of the following is considered good tennis etiquette?

    • for the server to call the score before serving
    • All of these
    • before you play, greet your opponent
    • to return balls belonging to another court
  • Question of 50

    Which is the highest paying tennis tournament in the world?

    • French-Open
    • Australian Open
    • US Open
    • Wimbledon
  • Question of 50

    Where is the headquarters of International Tennis Federation?

    • Dubai
    • Sidney
    • New York
    • London
  • Question of

    In singles, it is good strategy to

    • return balls close to the baseline
    • run your opponent
    • All of these
    • return balls to your opponent’s weakness
  • Question of

    Why is hitting crosscourt advised in singles?

    • It is a trick shot
    • The court is shorter
    • The net is lower
    • The ball won’t bounce as high
  • Question of

    What is the score when the receiver wins the next point after deuce?

    • advantage in
    • 40-30
    • advantage out
    • 30-40
  • Question of

    Where did the Grand-slam, US-Open take place?

    • New York
    • London
    • Nantes France
    • Bordeaux
  • Question of

    What is poaching?

    • when a net player moves over to his partner’s side of the court
    • when a point is won by skillful playing rather than by a player’s mistake
    • when both doubles partners move to the net
    • when a net player moves over to his partner’s side of the court for a ball that can be intercepted and cut off
    • when a defensive mistake is made that allows the opponents to score
  • Question of

    In what year was the Championship was first televised?

    • 1937
    • 1998
    • 1945
    • 2005
  • Question of

    If, in the first game, the server has 3 points and the receiver has 2 points, what should the score be?

    • 15-40
    • 30-15
    • 40-30
    • 30-40
  • Question of

    What choice is given the winner of the toss?

    • the number of games to be played in each set
    • serving or receiving
    • sides of the court
    • serving, receiving, or sides of the court
  • Question of

    When rushing the net, which of the following is most important in making the first volley?

    • hit it on the run in order to get into good net position as quickly as possible
    • run forward, stop and get set, volley, then move forward
    • run forward, stop and get set, volley, then back up to the service line
    • hit it on the run, then back up and stop
  • Question of

    In which Country Tennis-originated?

    • England
    • France
    • USA
    • Germany
  • Question of

    What is the length of Tennis Court?

    • 78-feet
    • 110-feet
    • 85-feet
    • 76-feet
  • Question of

    Which of the following shots is good for returning serves in doubles?

    • a shot at the net player
    • a dropshot
    • a crosscourt shot at the server’s feet
    • a short lob
  • Question of

    If the opponents lob to your partner, what should you do?

    • Groan loudly “Oh no, not again!”
    • Push him out of the way and holler “Mine!”
    • Say nothing and let your partner hit it.
    • Encourage him by calling out “Yours!”
  • Question of

    Which of the following scores would indicate that you are serving into the left service court?

    • 40-love
    • 30-15
    • 40-30
    • All of these
  • Question of

    What is the decision when the server tosses the ball up and catches it instead of striking at it?

    • A let shall be called
    • The server may try again without penalty
    • The server may try again; but if the same action is repeated, a fault occurs
    • A fault shall be called
  • Question of

    In doubles, where should partners stand when receiving a serve for beginner players?

    • both back
    • both up
    • receiver near baseline, partner on the middle of the service line on her side of the court
    • one in the right backcourt, and one in the left service court, near the net
  • Question of

    What term refers to a point that must be replayed?

    • fault
    • let
    • deuce
    • net ball
  • Question of

    Using the traditional scoring system, when is a game completed?

    • when both sides win 5 points
    • when one player has won 4 points and the other opponent has won 3 points
    • when one player has won 4 points and the other opponent has not more than 2 points
    • when a total of 4 points has been played
  • Question of

    Which of the following is considered a poor practice of tennis etiquette?

    • throwing your racket in a flare of temper
    • observing the foot fault rule
    • keeping score accurately
  • Question of

    If a return goes short, the backcourt player

    • runs to the alley, then in closer to the ball
    • stays in midcourt
    • runs behind the baseline
    • moves to hit the ball, then joins his partner at the net
  • Question of

    In a doubles game, on the second serve, the server serves the ball which hits the net cord and then drops into the receiver’s alley. The receiver cannot reach it in time to return it. What is the ruling?

    • The server wins the point
    • The serve is a let
    • The server loses the point
    • The serve is a replay
  • Question of

    The server serves before the receiver is ready, and the receiver does not attempt to return the serve. What is the decision?

    • A let is called
    • A point is awarded to the server
    • A point is awarded to the receiver
    • A fault is called
  • Question of

    In doubles competition, when one partner is serving, what is the correct net position for the other partner?

    • 18 feet from the net
    • 10 feet from the net and 2 feet from the alley
    • one foot from the net
    • 5-8 feet from the net and in the alley
  • Question of

    With the games at 5-3, in your opponent’s favor, how many more games must you win in order to win the set?

    • 6
    • 5
    • 3
    • 4
  • Question of

    What should the receiver do if he or she is unable to determine whether a ball is good or just outside?

    • call the ball good
    • ask the server to make a decision
    • ask the server to replay the point
    • call a fault
  • Question of

    Which is the oldest-tennis-tournament in the world?

    • French Open
    • Wimbledon
    • US Open
    • Australian Open
  • Question of

    What is the meaning of the term “ace”?

    • The server won the point
    • The receiver was unable to contact a good service
    • The first serve was a good service
    • The receiver was unable to return a good service
  • Question of

    How often should players change sides of the net during a set?

    • after the second game, then every game
    • after every game
    • after every two games
    • after the first game, then every two games
  • Question of

    Which of the following scores is a completed set?

    • 6-5
    • 6-4
    • 9-8
    • 4-2
  • Question of

    In singles, what strategy should you use if you are serving?

    • hit cannonball serves
    • serve from just behind the baseline near the center T
    • move around
    • always let your opponent serve
  • Question of

    Which of the following is a foot fault?

    • The server’s feet are both off the ground when the ball is struck
    • None of these
    • The server steps over the baseline just before the served ball crosses the net
    • The server steps over the baseline before the racket strikes the ball
  • Question of

    The primary responsibility of the net player is to

    • encourage your partner
    • prevent balls being hit into the alley
    • distract the other players
    • check the net height
  • Question of

    Why should you stay out of mid-court?

    • You can’t get to the net
    • The balls hit by your opponent will land at your feet
    • Your partner should be there
    • It is against the rules
  • Question of

    Where did the Grand-slam, Australian-Open take place?

    • New Delhi
    • Florida
    • Mumbai
    • Melbourne
  • Question of

    What is the usual position of a good player waiting to receive service?

    • near the baseline, outside the singles sideline
    • outside the alley, a step or two nearer to the net than the baseline
    • on the service line
    • slightly behind the baseline, with the outside foot on the inside alley T
  • Question of

    How much space do you need to build a tennis court?

    • 12 x 30 metres
    • 15 x 30 metres
    • 12 x 20 metres
    • 15 x 20 metres
  • Question of

    When is a ball considered out?

    • when it hits just the back edge of the line
    • when it hits completely outside the line
    • when it hits any part of the line
    • when it hits more off than on the line
  • Question of

    A beginner should hit a deep ball because

    • the ball takes longer to get to you
    • the hitting angle is reduced
    • All of these
    • it keeps your opponent away from the net
  • Question of

    When may a doubles team change its order of serving?

    • The serving order may not be changed
    • at anytime during the match
    • at the beginning of any set
    • at the beginning of any game in a set
  • Question of

    Which of the following is the most important factor in doubles strategy?

    • the ability to get in the correct position
    • good speed by at least one partner
    • skill in serving
    • good smashing ability by both partners
  • Question of

    In doubles, when may the order of receiving be altered?

    • when the next set starts
    • when the service changes
    • when the teams change sides of the court
    • at anytime during the match
  • Question of

    Which of the following is a good example of when to rush the net in singles?

    • when the opponent’s shot lands on your baseline
    • when your opponent hits a short shot
    • when a shot lands just over the net in your opponent’s court
    • All of these
  • Question of

    If you should step on the line just after you hit the ball on the second serve, what should the result be?

    • You should lose the point
    • Re-serve
    • Play continues
    • Your opponent should lose the point
  • Question of

    In singles, after each stroke made from the baseline, how should the player position himself?

    • directly behind the left side of the court
    • on a line that bisects the angle of the opponent’s possible return, one foot behind the baseline
    • near the service line
    • between the service line and the baseline
  • Question of

    During play, the server struck at a ball and missed it; the ball landed outside the baseline. What is the ruling?

    • let
    • point for the serving side
    • fault
    • point for the receiving side

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