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Wimbledon 2002 Trivia Quiz

Wimbledon 2002 - Who prevailed? And who failed?

A multiple-choice quiz by flitwick. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
flitwick

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
83,721

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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2239

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which country plays host to Wimbledon? Hint

Great Britain

United States of America

France

Determined each year by the Tennis Association

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Question 2 of 10

2. How long does Wimbledon last, granted there are no rain delays? Hint

One Week

15 Days

10 Days

One Fortnight

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which country sent the most players to Wimbledon, in 2002? Hint

Great Britain

United States of America

Australia

France

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Question 4 of 10

4. The fastest serve at Wimbledon, made by a woman, was recorded at 119 mph. Who made this serve? Hint

Miss Venus Williams, USA

Miss Jennifer Capriati, USA

Miss Serena Williams, USA

Miss Justine Henen, Belgium

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the final match of the Gentlemen's Singles, during a rain delay, a completely nude man raced across the court. What did he NOT do? Hint

Paint words on his back.

Chased by policemen.

Flip across the net.

Have a racquet and "play" tennis.

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the Gentlemen's Doubles event, there was an interesting partnership. One was a Muslim from Pakistan, and the other was ... ? Hint

A Hindu from India

A Catholic from Spain

A Christian from the United States

A Jew from Israel

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team won the Ladies' Doubles Championship? Hint

Miss Virginia Ruano Pascual/Miss Paola Suarez

Miss Cara Black/Miss Elena Likhovtseva

Miss Lisa Raymond/Miss Rennae Stubbs

Miss Serena Williams/Miss Venus Williams

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the semi-final match between David Nalbandian and Xavier Malisse, which of the following did NOT cause a postponement of play for ANY length of time? Hint

Malisse hyperventilating

Nalbandian hyperventilating

Rain

Nightfall

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who won the Ladies' Singles Championship, in Wimbledon 2002? Hint

Miss Venus Williams, USA

Miss Serena Williams, USA

Miss Justine Henin, Belgium

Miss Amelie Mauresmo, France

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who won the Gentlemen's Singles Championship, in Wimbledon 2002? Hint

David Nalbandian, Argentina

Xavier Malisse, Belgium

Tim Henman, Great Britain

Lleyton Hewitt, Australia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which country plays host to Wimbledon?

Answer: Great Britain

Wimbledon, hosted in Great Britain, is played on a grass court. It is played during the last week of June and the first week of July. France hosts the French Open, which happens during the last week of May, and the first week of June. The United States hosts the US Open, which start near the end of August. The Australian Open is played in Australia.

2. How long does Wimbledon last, granted there are no rain delays?

Answer: One Fortnight

Wimbledon lasts for two weeks = a fortnight.

3. Which country sent the most players to Wimbledon, in 2002?

Answer: United States of America

The United States sent 117 players. Great Britain sent 67 players. Australia had 63 participants. France had 45 participants.

4. The fastest serve at Wimbledon, made by a woman, was recorded at 119 mph. Who made this serve?

Answer: Miss Venus Williams, USA

The second highest serve speed was made by Serena Williams. Her serve was at 117 mph.

5. In the final match of the Gentlemen's Singles, during a rain delay, a completely nude man raced across the court. What did he NOT do?

Answer: Have a racquet and "play" tennis.

Supposedly, this man annually runs around naked at Wimbledon. Officials say that he is not mentally insane, but I beg to differ.

6. In the Gentlemen's Doubles event, there was an interesting partnership. One was a Muslim from Pakistan, and the other was ... ?

Answer: A Jew from Israel

Amir Hadad of Israel and Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan were doubles partners and they reached the third round. Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan was actually shunned by the Pakistani government. It is a shame that such violent tensions still occur in the midst of such a wonderful competition.

7. Which team won the Ladies' Doubles Championship?

Answer: Miss Serena Williams/Miss Venus Williams

Along with all of the other medals the two sisters have garnered over the years the can add a Ladies' Doubles Championship at Wimbledon. Together, they have won one other Wimbledon Doubles Championship, as well as a gold medal in the Sydney Olympics in 2000.

8. In the semi-final match between David Nalbandian and Xavier Malisse, which of the following did NOT cause a postponement of play for ANY length of time?

Answer: Nalbandian hyperventilating

Malisse claimed to be hyperventilating. His coach and a field doctor checked him over and he left the court for 10 minutes to make a phone call. His coach stated that Malisse hyperventilates regularly during moments of anxiety. Later, rain and nightfall caused the game to be postponed until the next day.

9. Who won the Ladies' Singles Championship, in Wimbledon 2002?

Answer: Miss Serena Williams, USA

With the victory in the French Open combined with this new victory, Serena Williams became now ranked number one in the world.

10. Who won the Gentlemen's Singles Championship, in Wimbledon 2002?

Answer: Lleyton Hewitt, Australia

Lleyton Hewitt, ranked number one in the world, beat David Nalbandian in Centre Court for the championship. Lleyton Hewitt was the first Australian to win at Wimbledon for 15 years.

Source: Author flitwick

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