Tennis Basics

Here are some simple questions about the game of tennis. How much do you know?

 

Quiz ID:	#83
Fun:	(2.45)
Difficulty:	(1.47)
Category:	Sports > Tennis
Created By:	Jake

 

#1   If you serve the ball and it whizzes right past your opponent, this is called ...

An ace
A deuce
A service winner
An eagle

#2   If you have zero points in a game, what is this called?

Zero
Naught
Love
Zilch

#3   You are serving and you have scored 2 points. Your opponent has scored one point. What is the score?

15-30
2-1
30-15
1-2

#4   The net should be 36 inches high from post to post.

True
False

#5   What do you call it when the score is tied at 40-40?

Your Answer: 1 word, 5 letters. (Show Hint)

#6   What do you call a shot that goes way up in the air over your opponent's head?

Your Answer: 1 word, 3 letters. (Show Hint)

#7   What is a Grand Slam?

Hitting the ball so hard that it bursts open on your racket.
Winning the Australian, French, US and Wimbledon tournaments in the same year.
Winning an entire set without losing a point.
Going an entire year without losing a tournament.

#8   Players are allowed 2 timeouts per match.

True
False

#9   Wimbledon is played on...

Clay (red)
Clay (green)
Hardcourt (blue)
Hardcourt (green)
Grass

#10   What does "Tennis Elbow" describe?

Inflammation of the tendon in the elbow, resulting from overuse.
Enlarged arm muscles due to the constant exercise.
Wearing a sweat band around one's elbow to prevent sweat from dripping onto the racket.
A special kind of tennis racket that has a 90 degree bend between the handle and the head.

 

 

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