The Ultimate Wimbledon Quiz
Do you know a thing or two about the oldest tennis tournament in the world? Think Players, iconic moments, prize money and tennis slip ups for inspiration to ace our free Wimbledon quiz. You’ll find 50 questions divided into 5 rounds, so gather round for some sporting quizzing.
Round 1
1 – Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament – True or False?
2 – In which year was the first Wimbledon tournament held – 1875, 176 or 1877?
3 – In 2009 what was added to the court?
4 – Along with Wimbledon what are the other 3 grand slam tennis tournaments?
5 – What is the colour dress code for competitors and Royal patronage?
6 – Which food is traditionally consumed at Wimbledon?
7 – What was the cause for the 2020 championship being cancelled?
8 – 2022 is the 136th Edition of the competition – True or False?
9 – In which year was the ‘All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club’ founded – 1886, 1868, or 1872?
10 – What was the only event held in the 1877 Wimbledon Championships?
Round 2
1 – How much did it cost to enter the 1877 Wimbledon competition?
2 – In which year was ‘Croquet’ dropped from the title ‘All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club’- 1881,1882 or 1883?
3 – Who won the first Wimbledon tournament?
4 – How many tins of tennis balls are brought to the courts each day – 28, 38 or 48?
5 – 54,250 tennis balls are used during the Championships period – True or False?
6 – What colour were tennis balls originally?
7 – What is the name of Wimbledon’s own Hawk?
8 – Wimbledon consists of how many main events?
9 – What is the capacity of the Wimbledon centre court – 14,779, 14,879 or 14,979?
10 – 679 matches are played during the tournament- True or False?
Round 3
1 – Wimbledon consists of how many Junior events?
2 – On which day of the week does the tournament begin?
3 – How many days does the tournament last?
4 – Wimbledon has been sown with 100% perennial ryegrass – True or False?
5 – Who invented Tennis?
6 – How many times had Andy Murray won Wimbledon – 1, 2 or 3?
7 – As of 2022 which Royal family member attended Wimbledon in 1957, 1962, 1977 & 2010?
8 – How many ball boys/girls are used in the championship – 150, 200 or 250?
9 – What trophy is given to the Gentlemen’s single winner?
10 – The Venus Rosewater Dish is given to the winner of which competition?
Round 4
1 – Wimbledon consists of how many invitation events?
2 – On which day of the week does the tournament end?
3 – Lanson Official Champagne became a supplier in which year – 2000, 2001 or 2002?
4 – What is the longest-running official supplier beginning in 1902?
5 – What does ‘Seeds’ mean in Wimbledon?
6 – As of 2021 how many championships haven’t had rain interruptions – 7, 9 or 12?
7 – In which year was prize money first awarded to the winners – 1958, 1968 or 1988?
8 – Wimbledon is the only remaining Grand Slam event played on natural grass courts – True or False?
9 – How old was the youngest player to win Wimbledon – 15, 16 or 17?
10 – What is the longest match ever played at Wimbledon – 8 hours 26 minutes or 11 hours 5 minutes?
Round 5
1 – Tennis was originally called “sphairistikè” – True or False?
2 – As of 2022 Wimbledon has been televised for 50 years – True or False?
3 – 191,930 portions of strawberries and cream were served at the 2019 championships – True or False?
4 – From 1969 Ball boys and girls were recruited from local schools – True or False?
5 – Winners get to keep their trophies – True or False?
6 – Which member of the Royal family played as a competitor in 1926?
7 – How many titles does William Renshaw hold – 10, 12 or 14?
8 – Which player holds the record for the loudest grunt on the courts?
9 – How many titles does Billie Jean King hold – 15, 20 or 25?
10 – As of 2022 who is the only player to win the 4 Grand Slam titles twice in one year?
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