33 tennis quiz questions with answers, from scoring rules to Grand Slam records and the players who set them. Reveal each answer, or read the key at the end.
Each question comes with three options and hides the correct one behind a button, so a score stays honest. If you want the whole set of tennis trivia questions and answers at a glance, the key under the scoring table repeats all 33 in order. The opening tennis quiz questions cover scoring and the four majors and make an easy round for beginners, while the later questions about tennis go deep enough for a club quiz night.
1. In which century was modern tennis popularized?
- A) 18th Century
- B) 19th Century
- C) 20th Century
2. What is the term for a zero score in a tennis match?
- A) Love
- B) Nil
- C) Zero
3. How many Grand Slam tournaments are there in a year?
- A) 3
- B) 4
- C) 5
4. Which player holds the record for the most men’s singles Grand Slam titles?
- A) Roger Federer
- B) Rafael Nadal
- C) Novak Djokovic
5. In which country is the Australian Open held?
- A) New Zealand
- B) Australia
- C) United States
6. What is the maximum number of sets in a men’s Grand Slam singles match?
- A) 3
- B) 5
- C) 7
7. How many serve attempts does a player get on each point?
- A) One
- B) Two
- C) Three
8. Which surface is used for the French Open?
- A) Grass
- B) Clay
- C) Hardcourt
9. Who won the Wimbledon men’s singles title in 2021?
- A) Roger Federer
- B) Novak Djokovic
- C) Matteo Berrettini
10. Which player has the most overall titles in tennis history (including singles, doubles, and mixed doubles)?
- A) Martina Navratilova
- B) Serena Williams
- C) Billie Jean King
11. Which country hosts the US Open?
- A) Canada
- B) United States
- C) United Kingdom
12. Who is the youngest male player to win a Grand Slam singles title?
- A) Bjorn Borg
- B) Michael Chang
- C) Boris Becker
13. What is the term for winning a point immediately after a serve?
- A) Serve and volley
- B) Ace
- C) Smash
14. Which player has the most women’s singles Grand Slam titles in the Open Era?
- A) Steffi Graf
- B) Serena Williams
- C) Margaret Court
15. What is the term for winning all four Grand Slam titles over a career rather than in one year?
- A) Golden Slam
- B) Career Grand Slam
- C) Super Slam
16. Which tennis player is known as the “King of Clay”?
- A) Roger Federer
- B) Rafael Nadal
- C) Novak Djokovic
17. In which city is Wimbledon held?
- A) New York
- B) Melbourne
- C) London
18. Who won the Wimbledon women’s singles title in 2021?
- A) Ashleigh Barty
- B) Karolina Pliskova
- C) Simona Halep
19. What is a break of serve in tennis?
- A) Losing your own service game
- B) Damaging a racket during a point
- C) Winning a game in which your opponent served
20. Which player holds the record for the longest winning streak in the Open Era?
- A) Martina Navratilova
- B) Rafael Nadal
- C) Steffi Graf
21. What is the official name of the third Grand Slam of the year?
- A) Wimbledon
- B) US Open
- C) French Open
22. What is the name of the round before the quarterfinals?
- A) Round of 16
- B) Round of 32
- C) Round of 8
23. Which country did tennis player Andy Murray represent?
- A) United States
- B) United Kingdom
- C) Australia
24. Which Swiss pair won the men's doubles gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
- A) Roger Federer and Marc Rosset
- B) Stan Wawrinka and Marco Chiudinelli
- C) Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka
25. Which tennis player is known for her iconic grunt on the court?
- A) Martina Hingis
- B) Monica Seles
- C) Maria Sharapova
26. What is a golden set in tennis?
- A) A set won without losing a single point
- B) A set won without losing a game
- C) A set won in under twenty minutes
27. What is the score called when both players reach 40 in the same game?
- A) Advantage
- B) Deuce
- C) Break
28. In which year did professional tennis players become eligible to compete in the Olympic Games?
- A) 1984
- B) 1988
- C) 1992
29. Who is the only male player in the Open Era to have won all nine ATP Tour Masters 1000 titles?
- A) Roger Federer
- B) Rafael Nadal
- C) Novak Djokovic
30. Who is the oldest male Grand Slam champion in the Open Era?
- A) Roger Federer
- B) Ken Rosewall
- C) Andre Agassi
31. Which player has won the most overall men’s doubles titles in Grand Slam tournaments?
- A) Todd Woodbridge
- B) Mike Bryan
- C) John McEnroe
32. Which female tennis player completed a career Golden Slam by winning all four Grand Slams and an Olympic Gold Medal in the Singles category?
- A) Steffi Graf
- B) Serena Williams
- C) Venus Williams
33. Which country has won the most Davis Cup titles?
- A) United States
- B) Australia
- C) France
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Court CluelessArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Racket RookieRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Volley VirtuosoMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Net NavigatorAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Grand Slam ChampionLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
Tennis Quiz Answers: The Full Answer Key
Every question in this tennis quiz with its correct answer, in the order the questions appear above. Check your score against the table, or use the list as a set of tennis trivia questions and answers for a quiz night of your own.
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In which century was modern tennis popularized? | B) 19th Century |
| 2 | What is the term for a zero score in a tennis match? | A) Love |
| 3 | How many Grand Slam tournaments are there in a year? | B) 4 |
| 4 | Which player holds the record for the most men's singles Grand Slam titles? | C) Novak Djokovic |
| 5 | In which country is the Australian Open held? | B) Australia |
| 6 | What is the maximum number of sets in a men's Grand Slam singles match? | B) 5 |
| 7 | How many serve attempts does a player get on each point? | B) Two |
| 8 | Which surface is used for the French Open? | B) Clay |
| 9 | Who won the Wimbledon men's singles title in 2021? | B) Novak Djokovic |
| 10 | Which player has the most overall titles in tennis history (including singles, doubles, and mixed doubles)? | A) Martina Navratilova |
| 11 | Which country hosts the US Open? | B) United States |
| 12 | Who is the youngest male player to win a Grand Slam singles title? | B) Michael Chang |
| 13 | What is the term for winning a point immediately after a serve? | B) Ace |
| 14 | Which player has the most women's singles Grand Slam titles in the Open Era? | B) Serena Williams |
| 15 | What is the term for winning all four Grand Slam titles over a career rather than in one year? | B) Career Grand Slam |
| 16 | Which tennis player is known as the "King of Clay"? | B) Rafael Nadal |
| 17 | In which city is Wimbledon held? | C) London |
| 18 | Who won the Wimbledon women's singles title in 2021? | A) Ashleigh Barty |
| 19 | What is a break of serve in tennis? | C) Winning a game in which your opponent served |
| 20 | Which player holds the record for the longest winning streak in the Open Era? | A) Martina Navratilova |
| 21 | What is the official name of the third Grand Slam of the year? | A) Wimbledon |
| 22 | What is the name of the round before the quarterfinals? | A) Round of 16 |
| 23 | Which country did tennis player Andy Murray represent? | B) United Kingdom |
| 24 | Which Swiss pair won the men's doubles gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics? | C) Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka |
| 25 | Which tennis player is known for her iconic grunt on the court? | C) Maria Sharapova |
| 26 | What is a golden set in tennis? | A) A set won without losing a single point |
| 27 | What is the score called when both players reach 40 in the same game? | B) Deuce |
| 28 | In which year did professional tennis players become eligible to compete in the Olympic Games? | B) 1988 |
| 29 | Who is the only male player in the Open Era to have won all nine ATP Tour Masters 1000 titles? | C) Novak Djokovic |
| 30 | Who is the oldest male Grand Slam champion in the Open Era? | B) Ken Rosewall |
| 31 | Which player has won the most overall men's doubles titles in Grand Slam tournaments? | B) Mike Bryan |
| 32 | Which female tennis player completed a career Golden Slam by winning all four Grand Slams and an Olympic Gold Medal in the Singles category? | A) Steffi Graf |
| 33 | Which country has won the most Davis Cup titles? | A) United States |
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FAQ
How many questions are in this tennis quiz?
There are 33. Every question gives three options, and the correct answer stays behind the reveal button until you ask for it.
Where can I read the tennis trivia questions and answers together?
The answer key near the bottom of the page lists all 33 questions with their correct answers in order, which is quicker than revealing them one at a time.
Is this an easy tennis quiz?
The first half is. Scoring, surfaces and the four majors are covered early, and the record and history questions later on are where most players start losing points.
Can I use these tennis quiz questions for a pub quiz?
Yes. Read the question and its three options aloud, have everyone write down a letter, then run through the answer key at the end and count the correct ones.
What is a good score on this tennis quiz?
More than half is a good result. The scoring table under the last question turns your total into a rank, from Court Clueless at the bottom to Grand Slam Champion at the top.
Who invented tennis?
Lawn tennis as it is played today was set out by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield in England in 1873. It grew out of the much older indoor game of real tennis.
What are the four Grand Slam tournaments?
The Australian Open in January, the French Open at Roland Garros in May and June, Wimbledon in June and July, and the US Open in August and September.
Why is a zero score called love in tennis?
The most common explanation is that it comes from the French l’oeuf, the egg, for the shape of a zero. It has been the standard term for a score of nothing since the game was codified.
What are some simple questions about tennis?
The ones that work best have one clear answer: how many Grand Slams there are in a year, which surface the French Open is played on, what a zero score is called. All three come up in the quiz above.
