Tennis Players
1. Known for his powerful serve and dominant play on grass, this American tennis player became the youngest man ever to win the U.S. Open in 1990. He would go on to win seven Wimbledon titles in eight years, with his final Wimbledon victory in 2000 setting a record for the most men's majors at the time. Married to actress Bridgette Wilson, this player retired after winning the 2002 U.S. Open, defeating Andre Agassi. For 10 points, name this tennis player often referred to as "Pistol Pete."
Answer: Pete Sampras
2. A dominant figure in tennis during the late 1970s and early 1980s, this Swedish player won Wimbledon five times from 1976 to 1980 and claimed six French Open titles, totaling 11 Grand Slam singles championships. Despite his dominance, he never won the U.S. Open and retired abruptly at the age of 26, later attempting an unsuccessful comeback in the early 1990s. For 10 points, name this tennis legend.
Answer: Bjorn Borg
3. Born in Las Vegas, this tennis player became famous for his flashy image and exceptional baseline play, eventually winning eight Grand Slam titles. He completed a career Grand Slam in 1999 after winning the French Open and also won the Olympic gold medal in 1996. Despite struggling with his ranking and his personal life, he rediscovered his form in the late 1990s. For 10 points, name this player who won his first Wimbledon title in 1992 and was married to actress Brooke Shields.
Answer: Andre Agassi
4. Famous for his fiery temper and numerous outbursts at umpires, this American tennis player dominated the early 1980s, winning three straight U.S. Open titles and four Wimbledon titles. In 1984, he compiled an 82-3 record, winning Wimbledon and his fourth U.S. Open title. Known for his outstanding doubles play, he also led the U.S. Davis Cup team and later became the team captain in 2000. For 10 points, name this tennis star.
Answer: John McEnroe
5. The first African-American man to win either the U.S. Championship or Wimbledon, this tennis legend also became an advocate for civil rights and was the first American player to earn over $100,000 in a single year. He was diagnosed with AIDS in 1992, and Arthur Ashe Stadium was named in his honor. For 10 points, name this tennis player who won the 1968 U.S. Open and the 1975 Wimbledon title.
Answer: Arthur Ashe
6. This Swiss tennis player became world number one in 2004 and held that position for a record 237 consecutive weeks, collecting a total of 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including eight at Wimbledon. He won his first Grand Slam at Wimbledon in 2003, and in 2008, he earned a gold medal in men's doubles at the Beijing Olympics. For 10 points, name this tennis great who also founded the Laver Cup.
Answer: Roger Federer
7. Known for his dominance on clay courts, this Spanish tennis player has won the French Open a record 13 times and is part of the "Big Four" of tennis, alongside Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray. With 20 Grand Slam singles titles, he completed a career Grand Slam and also won an Olympic gold medal in 2008. For 10 points, name this left-handed tennis player from Mallorca.
Answer: Rafael Nadal
8. A Serbian tennis player who became the third man in history to hold all four Grand Slam titles at once, this player has been the top earner in tennis history, amassing over $145 million in prize money. He was controversially disqualified from the 2020 U.S. Open for accidentally hitting a line judge in the throat. For 10 points, name this player, who has won a total of 20 major singles titles.
Answer: Novak Djokovic
9. Known for her fitness and dominance, this American tennis player won 18 singles Grand Slam titles and a total of 58 titles overall, including 9 Wimbledon singles titles. She retired from singles in 1994 but returned in 2000 to play doubles. In 2003, at the age of 46, she won her 20th Wimbledon title in mixed doubles, tying the record for most Wimbledon titles held by any player. For 10 points, name this tennis great.
Answer: Martina Navratilova
10. The only player to win the Grand Slam and Olympic gold in a single year, this German tennis player earned 22 Grand Slam singles titles, including seven Wimbledons and six French Opens. She retired in 1999 after battling major back injuries and now lives with her family. For 10 points, name this tennis legend, who is married to Andre Agassi.
Answer: Steffi Graf
11. This American tennis player is regarded as the queen of clay courts, having won the French Open a record seven times and compiled a 125-match win streak on clay. She won 18 Grand Slam singles titles in total and was the first female player to earn $1 million in her career. For 10 points, name this tennis player, who was a major rival of Martina Navratilova.
Answer: Chris Evert
12. Known for her role in advancing women's athletics, this American tennis player won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, including six Wimbledons, and was the first female athlete to earn $100,000 in one year. She became famous for defeating Bobby Riggs in the 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" match in front of over 30,000 spectators. For 10 points, name this tennis player.
Answer: Billie Jean King
13. The player with the most Grand Slam singles titles of any player, male or female, this Australian tennis legend won 62 Grand Slam titles, including 24 in singles. She was the second woman to achieve the Grand Slam and won 21 singles championships in 1970. For 10 points, name this tennis legend, who retired in 1977.
Answer: Margaret Smith Court
14. These two sisters, both from Compton, California, have dominated the world of tennis, winning numerous Grand Slam singles titles. Venus broke through first, while Serena earned her first Grand Slam in 1999 and has won a total of 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Both have also pursued careers outside of tennis, including fashion and interior design. For 10 points, name these famous tennis sisters.
Answer: Venus and Serena Williams
15. This Japanese tennis player made history by becoming the first Japanese-born player to win a Grand Slam title when she won the 2018 U.S. Open. She followed this with a victory at the 2019 Australian Open and, by 2020, had become the highest-paid female athlete in the world. For 10 points, name this rising star in women's tennis.
Answer: Naomi Osaka