history
Tennis originated in what country in the 12th century?
What is France
What is 40-40 called in tennis?
What is Deuce
A common nickname for Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, & Novak Djokovic is the what?
What is the Big 3
How many types of tennis courts are there?
What is 3, hard court, grass, and clay
In tennis, who is expected to win the Server or the Receiver?
The Receiver
Originally there were no racquets and the ball was struck with what?
What is the palm of the hand (Jeu de Paume)
What is zero in tennis?
What is Love
Which men's player has a total of 103 ATP wins including 8 Wimbledon titles?
Who is Roger Federer
How many sets do the men play during grand slams?
What is best of 5 sets
a ball struck on your dominant side is called a ____?
What is a forehand
What was the name of the most historical tennis player? Hint: he was a king
Who was Louis X
How many points do you need to win a tennis game?
What is a minimum of 4 (15, 30. 40, game)
Who is nicknamed the "king of Clay"
Who is Rafael Nadal
What kind of shot is it when you don't let the ball bounce?
What is a volley
A shot that is just tapped over the net is called a ______?
What is a drop shot
What does the French term Tenez mean?
To hold, to receive, or take
In tennis it goes game, set, ______?
match (a match is normally the best out of 3)
Who is the G.O.A.T of tennis?
Novak Djokovic
What is the name of the oldest grand slam tournament?
What is Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic has won how many grand slam titles?
What is 24
What was the name of the guy who successfully marketed tennis by making box sets of equipment? Hint: his initials were W.C.W
Who is Walter Clopton Wingfield
How many games do you need to win to win a set?
What is Typically 6, although you most win by 2 so a score could be 7-5
Which of the Big three, has won a record of 10 Australian Opens?
Who is Novak Djokovic
Name 3 of the 4 grand slam tournaments
What is the Australian Open, Wimbledon, French Open (or Roland Garros), U.S. Open
Who of the Big Three is known as the Gentleman of Tennis?
Who is Roger Federer