GRAND SLAMS
What is the maximum number of sets in a men's singles Grand Slam match?
5?
These two sisters changed the game of women’s tennis with their powerful play and historic Grand Slam wins.
Who are Serena and Venus Williams?
The largest tennis stadium in the world.
What is Arthur Ashe Stadium?
What is the term used for a score of 40 all?
Iconic place in NYC known as the “lungs of New York City”
What is Central Park?
Which Grand Slam is played second each year?
What is the French Open (Rolland Garros)?
Who is the “King of Clay”?
Who is Rafael Nadal?
This female player holds the record for the most US Open women’s singles titles in the Open Era with six wins.
Who is Serena Williams?
What is the name of a groundstroke that imparts backspin on the ball?
What is a slice?
This is the smallest borough of NYC by land area.
What is Manhattan?
Known for its laid-back atmosphere, sunny weather, and smiling players, this tournament is often called “the Happy Slam.”
What is the Australian Open?
He holds the record for most Wimbledon men’s singles titles, with eight.
Who is Roger Federer?
The US Open was originally held at this famous New York tennis club before moving to its current location.
What is the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills?
The year that tennis was introduced as an Olympic sport
1896?
They're known as the Bronx Bombers
Who are New York Yankees?
At Wimbledon, players must follow this strict dress code rule, making it the most traditional of all Grand Slams.
What is wearing all white?
American tennis legend who broke racial barriers by becoming the first African American MAN to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Who is Arthur Ashe?
Before the US Open was played on hard courts, it was held on this surface from 1975 to 1977.
What is clay?
They sprint, slide, and stay alert to keep the match moving smoothly by retrieving tennis balls and assisting players on court.
Who are the ball crew?
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1886?
France?
In 1973, this Grand Slam became the first major tournament to award equal prize money to both men’s and women’s champions.
What is the US Open?
SHE was the first African American player to win a Grand Slam title in 1956.
Who is Althea Gibson?
The youngest men's singles champion in the history of the US Open
Who is Pere Sampras?
In 1988, this tennis star won all four Grand Slams and Olympic gold, completing the “Golden Slam.”
Who is Steffi Graf?
How many major league sports teams are in NYC?
14? (Mets, Yankees, Knicks, Nets, Liberty, Giants, Jets, Red Bulls, NYCFC, Gotham FC, Rangers, Islanders, NJ Devils, Sirens (PWHL))