Tennis Terms
Famous Tennis Players
True or False
On the Tennis Court
Tennis Rules
100
Which player won the famous "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match in 1973?
- Billie Jean King
- Chris Evert
- Margaret Court
- Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King won the famous "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match on September 20, 1973. She defeated 55-year-old male former champion Bobby Riggs.
100
True or False
Wimbledon is a famous tennis tournament held in Australia.
False. It is held in London.
100
What piece of equipment is used to hit the ball?
- Bat
- Club
- Racket
- Racket
100
How many times may the ball bounce on your side before you must hit it?
- 1
- 2
- unlimited
- 1
In most racket and paddle sports like tennis, table tennis, and pickleball, the ball may only bounce one time on your side. If the ball hits the ground a second time before you hit it, you lose the point.
200
What does "deuce" mean in tennis?
- the score is tied at 40-40
- the match is over
- one player is winning by a lot
- the score is tied at 40-40
A deuce in tennis is a tied score of 40-40 where a player must win two points in a row to take the game.
200
Which famous American sisters dominated women's tennis for years?
- The Williams Sisters
- The Hilton Sisters
- The Smith Sisters
- The Williams Sisters
The famous American sisters who dominated women's tennis for over two decades are Venus Williams and Serena Williams.
Serena - Won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and 14 major doubles titles (all with Venus).
Venus - Won 7 Grand Slam singles titles and 14 major doubles titles alongside Serena.
Both sisters achieved the world No. 1 ranking in both singles and doubles, completely transforming the sport.
200
True or False
A player gets two chances to make a legal serve.
True
200
Why are the lines on a tennis court important?
- they decorate the court
- they are where the players warm up
- they show whether a ball is in/out
- they show whether a ball is in/out
200
Where must a player stand when serving?
- right on the net
- behind the baseline
- on the sideline
- behind the baseline
300
What does the tennis term "love" mean?
- you won the game
- you scored zero points
- the points are tied
- you scored zero points
The Merriam-Webster notes a common English idiom where playing "for love" meant playing for free or without money at stake, implying a scoreless player continues purely for the love of the game.
300
Which player is known as the "King of Clay"?
- Jimmy Connors
- Rafael Nadal
- Andre Agassi
- Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal is the King of Clay because of his record-breaking 14 French Open titles, an unmatched 97% win rate in Paris, and his extreme topspin style, physical speed, and left-handed angles that completely overwhelm opponents on dirt.
300
True or False
4 different Grand Slam tournaments are played each year.
True
- Australian Open: Played in Melbourne, Australia during January.
- French Open: Played in Paris, France during May and June.
- Wimbledon: Played in London, United Kingdom during July.
- US Open: Played in New York, United States during August and September.
300
During doubles, how many players are on the court?
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 4
300
A player serves, misses their first serve, then misses their second serve. What happens?
- they get one more chance
- they lose the point
- their opponent gets an extra serve
- they lose the point
400
What is an "ace"?
- a tie game
- a serve the opponent doesn't return
- a missed serve
- a serve the opponent doesn't return
In tennis, an ace is a legal serve that lands in the correct service box and is never touched by the receiver's racquet. It wins the point immediately for the player who served.
400
Which player famously won Wimbledon at just 17 years old in 1985?
- Boris Becker
- Billie Jean King
- Ivan Lendl
- Boris Becker
400
True or False
Tennis was originally played with wooden rackets.
True
Long before modern composite materials existed, the sport evolved from hitting the ball with bare hands to using solid wooden paddles.
400
How many service boxes are on a tennis court?
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 4
There are four service boxes on a standard tennis court. Two boxes sit on each side of the net, divided by a center service line.
400
What is a “drop shot" in tennis?
- a soft hit shot that lands close to the net
- a missed shot
- a shot hit out of bounds
500
What is a "lob"?
- a fast serve
- a high shot hit over an opponent
- a shot that hits the net
- a high shot hit over an opponent
500
Which American tennis player has the main stadium at the U.S. Open named in his honor?
- Jimmy Connors
- Andre Agassi
- Arthur Ashe
- Arthur Ashe
The main stadium at the U.S. Open is named in honor of Arthur Ashe, the historic American tennis player and civil rights activist who won the inaugural open men's singles title in 1968.
500
True or False
Tennis has been an Olympic sport continuously since the very first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
False
Tennis debuted at the first modern Olympics in 1896 but was removed after the 1924 Games. It returned as a demonstration sport in 1968 and 1984 before becoming a full medal sport again at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, where it has remained ever since.
500
What is the white line at the very back of the tennis court called?
- service line
- baseline
- net line
- baseline
It marks the outer boundary of the court's length. Players must hit the ball within this line during a rally and stay behind it when serving.
500
A player’s serve clips the net and then lands outside the service box. What is the call?
- Ace
- Let
- Fault
- Fault
A fault in tennis is an unsuccessful serve that breaks the rules. It happens when the served ball misses the correct service box, hits the net without going over, or if the player commits a foot fault.