50 Tennis Quiz Questions and Answers

When is a ball considered out?

when it hits just the back edge of the line

when it hits completely outside the line

when it hits any part of the line

when it hits more off than on the line

Correct! Wrong!

In singles, it is good strategy to

return balls close to the baseline

All of these

return balls to your opponent's weakness

run your opponent

Correct! Wrong!

Where is the headquarters of International Tennis Federation?

New York

London

Dubai

Sidney

Correct! Wrong!

What choice is given the winner of the toss?

sides of the court

the number of games to be played in each set

serving or receiving

serving, receiving, or sides of the court

Correct! Wrong!

How much space do you need to build a tennis court?

15 x 30 metres

12 x 30 metres

15 x 20 metres

12 x 20 metres

Correct! Wrong!

In doubles, where should partners stand when receiving a serve for beginner players?

receiver near baseline, partner on the middle of the service line on her side of the court

one in the right backcourt, and one in the left service court, near the net

both up

both back

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following is the most important factor in doubles strategy?

the ability to get in the correct position

good speed by at least one partner

skill in serving

good smashing ability by both partners

Correct! Wrong!

What is the decision when the server tosses the ball up and catches it instead of striking at it?

A fault shall be called

The server may try again; but if the same action is repeated, a fault occurs

The server may try again without penalty

A let shall be called

Correct! Wrong!

In doubles, when may the order of receiving be altered?

when the service changes

when the teams change sides of the court

when the next set starts

at anytime during the match

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following scores would indicate that you are serving into the left service court?

All of these

40-love

30-15

40-30

Correct! Wrong!

What should the receiver do if he or she is unable to determine whether a ball is good or just outside?

ask the server to replay the point

ask the server to make a decision

call a fault

call the ball good

Correct! Wrong!

What is the score when the receiver wins the next point after deuce?

advantage out

advantage in

40-30

30-40

Correct! Wrong!

If the opponents lob to your partner, what should you do?

Encourage him by calling out "Yours!"

Push him out of the way and holler "Mine!"

Groan loudly "Oh no, not again!"

Say nothing and let your partner hit it.

Correct! Wrong!

During play, the server struck at a ball and missed it; the ball landed outside the baseline. What is the ruling?

fault

let

point for the serving side

point for the receiving side

Correct! Wrong!

Who invented the game of tennis?

Billie Jean King

Major Walter Clopton Wingfield

Tommy Haas

Ken Rosewall

Correct! Wrong!

What is the usual position of a good player waiting to receive service?

outside the alley, a step or two nearer to the net than the baseline

on the service line

slightly behind the baseline, with the outside foot on the inside alley T

near the baseline, outside the singles sideline

Correct! Wrong!

In a doubles game, on the second serve, the server serves the ball which hits the net cord and then drops into the receiver's alley. The receiver cannot reach it in time to return it. What is the ruling?

The server loses the point

The server wins the point

The serve is a replay

The serve is a let

Correct! Wrong!

What is poaching?

when both doubles partners move to the net

when a defensive mistake is made that allows the opponents to score

when a net player moves over to his partner's side of the court

when a point is won by skillful playing rather than by a player's mistake

when a net player moves over to his partner's side of the court for a ball that can be intercepted and cut off

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following is a good example of when to rush the net in singles?

All of these

when the opponent's shot lands on your baseline

when a shot lands just over the net in your opponent's court

when your opponent hits a short shot

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following is considered a poor practice of tennis etiquette?

keeping score accurately

throwing your racket in a flare of temper

observing the foot fault rule

Correct! Wrong!

How often should players change sides of the net during a set?

after every two games

after the first game, then every two games

after the second game, then every game

after every game

Correct! Wrong!

What is the meaning of the term "ace"?

The receiver was unable to contact a good service

The server won the point

The first serve was a good service

The receiver was unable to return a good service

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following is a foot fault?

None of these

The server's feet are both off the ground when the ball is struck

The server steps over the baseline before the racket strikes the ball

The server steps over the baseline just before the served ball crosses the net

Correct! Wrong!

Where should the service be made when the score is 40-love?

from either side, depending upon the side from which the game was started

from the left side of the court

from either side, depending upon the side from which the last service was made

from the right side of the court

Correct! Wrong!

Using the traditional scoring system, when is a game completed?

when a total of 4 points has been played

when both sides win 5 points

when one player has won 4 points and the other opponent has won 3 points

when one player has won 4 points and the other opponent has not more than 2 points

Correct! Wrong!

What term refers to a point that must be replayed?

let

net ball

fault

deuce

Correct! Wrong!

Why should you stay out of mid-court?

You can't get to the net

The balls hit by your opponent will land at your feet

It is against the rules

Your partner should be there

Correct! Wrong!

Why is hitting crosscourt advised in singles?

It is a trick shot

The court is shorter

The net is lower

The ball won't bounce as high

Correct! Wrong!

Where did the Grand-slam, Australian-Open take place?

New Delhi

Melbourne

Florida

Mumbai

Correct! Wrong!

In singles, what strategy should you use if you are serving?

hit cannonball serves

serve from just behind the baseline near the center T

move around

always let your opponent serve

Correct! Wrong!

The primary responsibility of the net player is to

encourage your partner

check the net height

distract the other players

prevent balls being hit into the alley

Correct! Wrong!

In doubles competition, when one partner is serving, what is the correct net position for the other partner?

5-8 feet from the net and in the alley

18 feet from the net

one foot from the net

10 feet from the net and 2 feet from the alley

Correct! Wrong!

In what year was the Championship was first televised?

1937

1945

1998

2005

Correct! Wrong!

If, in the first game, the server has 3 points and the receiver has 2 points, what should the score be?

30-40

15-40

40-30

30-15

Correct! Wrong!

What is the length of Tennis Court?

76-feet

78-feet

110-feet

85-feet

Correct! Wrong!

If a return goes short, the backcourt player

stays in midcourt

moves to hit the ball, then joins his partner at the net

runs to the alley, then in closer to the ball

runs behind the baseline

Correct! Wrong!

The server serves before the receiver is ready, and the receiver does not attempt to return the serve. What is the decision?

A point is awarded to the server

A point is awarded to the receiver

A fault is called

A let is called

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following scores is a completed set?

4-2

6-4

9-8

Correct! Wrong!

Which is the highest paying tennis tournament in the world?

Wimbledon

French-Open

US Open

Australian Open

Correct! Wrong!

If you should step on the line just after you hit the ball on the second serve, what should the result be?

You should lose the point

Play continues

Your opponent should lose the point

Re-serve

Correct! Wrong!

When may a doubles team change its order of serving?

at anytime during the match

at the beginning of any game in a set

at the beginning of any set

The serving order may not be changed

Correct! Wrong!

A beginner should hit a deep ball because

the hitting angle is reduced

All of these

the ball takes longer to get to you

it keeps your opponent away from the net

Correct! Wrong!

Which is the oldest-tennis-tournament in the world?

US Open

Wimbledon

French Open

Australian Open

Correct! Wrong!

When rushing the net, which of the following is most important in making the first volley?

run forward, stop and get set, volley, then back up to the service line

hit it on the run in order to get into good net position as quickly as possible

hit it on the run, then back up and stop

run forward, stop and get set, volley, then move forward

Correct! Wrong!

Where did the Grand-slam, US-Open take place?

London

New York

Bordeaux

Nantes France

Correct! Wrong!

In singles, after each stroke made from the baseline, how should the player position himself?

directly behind the left side of the court

on a line that bisects the angle of the opponent's possible return, one foot behind the baseline

between the service line and the baseline

near the service line

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following shots is good for returning serves in doubles?

a crosscourt shot at the server's feet

a shot at the net player

a dropshot

a short lob

Correct! Wrong!

With the games at 5-3, in your opponent's favor, how many more games must you win in order to win the set?

5

3

6

4

Correct! Wrong!

In which Country Tennis-originated?

Germany

France

England

USA

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following is considered good tennis etiquette?

to return balls belonging to another court

for the server to call the score before serving

before you play, greet your opponent

All of these

Correct! Wrong!

When is a ball considered out?

In singles, it is good strategy to

Where is the headquarters of International Tennis Federation?

What choice is given the winner of the toss?

How much space do you need to build a tennis court?

In doubles, where should partners stand when receiving a serve for beginner players?

Which of the following is the most important factor in doubles strategy?

What is the decision when the server tosses the ball up and catches it instead of striking at it?

In doubles, when may the order of receiving be altered?

Which of the following scores would indicate that you are serving into the left service court?

What should the receiver do if he or she is unable to determine whether a ball is good or just outside?

What is the score when the receiver wins the next point after deuce?

If the opponents lob to your partner, what should you do?

During play, the server struck at a ball and missed it; the ball landed outside the baseline. What is the ruling?

Who invented the game of tennis?

What is the usual position of a good player waiting to receive service?

In a doubles game, on the second serve, the server serves the ball which hits the net cord and then drops into the receiver's alley. The receiver cannot reach it in time to return it. What is the ruling?

What is poaching?

Which of the following is a good example of when to rush the net in singles?

Which of the following is considered a poor practice of tennis etiquette?

How often should players change sides of the net during a set?

What is the meaning of the term "ace"?

Which of the following is a foot fault?

Where should the service be made when the score is 40-love?

Using the traditional scoring system, when is a game completed?

What term refers to a point that must be replayed?

Why should you stay out of mid-court?

Why is hitting crosscourt advised in singles?

Where did the Grand-slam, Australian-Open take place?

In singles, what strategy should you use if you are serving?

The primary responsibility of the net player is to

In doubles competition, when one partner is serving, what is the correct net position for the other partner?

In what year was the Championship was first televised?

If, in the first game, the server has 3 points and the receiver has 2 points, what should the score be?

What is the length of Tennis Court?

If a return goes short, the backcourt player

The server serves before the receiver is ready, and the receiver does not attempt to return the serve. What is the decision?

Which of the following scores is a completed set?

Which is the highest paying tennis tournament in the world?

If you should step on the line just after you hit the ball on the second serve, what should the result be?

When may a doubles team change its order of serving?

A beginner should hit a deep ball because

Which is the oldest-tennis-tournament in the world?

When rushing the net, which of the following is most important in making the first volley?

Where did the Grand-slam, US-Open take place?

In singles, after each stroke made from the baseline, how should the player position himself?

Which of the following shots is good for returning serves in doubles?

With the games at 5-3, in your opponent's favor, how many more games must you win in order to win the set?

In which Country Tennis-originated?

Which of the following is considered good tennis etiquette?

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