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Andy Murray Trivia Quiz

Some questions on tennis player, Andy Murray. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by euanshepherd. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
euanshepherd

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
283,636

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
705

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which UK country was Andy Murray born? Hint

England

Scotland

Wales

Northern Ireland

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which year did Andy win the Boy's Singles title at the US Open and the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award? Hint

2004

2002

2003

2001

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Question 3 of 10

3. Andy's first ever senior match was at the Manchester grass court tournament. Which South African player did he defeat in the first round? Hint

Wesley Moodie

Neville Godwin

Kevin Anderson

Rik De Voest

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Question 4 of 10

4. In his first appearance at Wimbledon, Murray reached the third round. Which former Wimbledon finalist knocked him out in five sets? Hint

David Nalbandian

Pat Rafter

Mark Philippoussis

Andy Roddick

5. In September 2005 at the International Series event in Bangkok, Andy reached the final of an ATP tournament for the first time. Which of the following players did Andy not defeat on his run to the final? Hint

Robin Soderling

Roger Federer

Robby Ginepri

Paradorn Srichaphan

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Question 6 of 10

6. In February 2006, Andy beat Leyton Hewitt 2-6, 6-1, 7-6, to win his first ATP title at which tournament? Hint

Newport

Memphis

Washington

San Jose

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Question 7 of 10

7. On the 27th of February 2006, Andy Murray overtook Tim Henman in the ATP Rankings to become the British #1 for the first time. In his career, Andy played against Tim on four occasions. What was their head-to-head record? Hint

Andy 4 - Tim 0

Andy 1 - Tim 3

Andy 2 - Tim 2

Andy 3 - Tim 1

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who coached Murray from July 2006 to November 2007? Hint

Brad Gilbert

John McEnroe

Mark Petchey

David Lloyd

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Question 9 of 10

9. After winning a match at the 2006 Heineken Open in Auckland, Andy caused controversy by saying in a post-match interview that he and his opponent had played like what? Hint

Gays

Retards

Women

Drunks

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where did Andy finish in the ATP rankings at the end of the 2007 season? Hint

9th

11th

13th

15th

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which UK country was Andy Murray born?

Answer: Scotland

He was born in Glasgow on 15 May 1987.

2. In which year did Andy win the Boy's Singles title at the US Open and the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award?

Answer: 2004

He also won the BBC Scottish Sports Personality of the Year the following year.

3. Andy's first ever senior match was at the Manchester grass court tournament. Which South African player did he defeat in the first round?

Answer: Wesley Moodie

Andy beat Moodie in the first round, then overcame Godwin in the second round before losing in the quarterfinals.

4. In his first appearance at Wimbledon, Murray reached the third round. Which former Wimbledon finalist knocked him out in five sets?

Answer: David Nalbandian

David Nalbandian defeated Andy after he had beaten Bastl and Stepanek in the earlier rounds. Nalbandian was the losing finalist in 2002, going down 6-1, 6-3, and 6-2 to Leyton Hewitt.

Answer: Roger Federer

Andy beat Soderling in round 16, Ginepri in the quarterfinals, and Srichaphan in the semi-finals. World #1 Federer then defeated Andy 6-3, 7-5, in a well contested final. Andy got his own back defeating Federer 7-5, 6-4, in their next meeting at the 2006 Masters Series event in Cincinnati.

6. In February 2006, Andy beat Leyton Hewitt 2-6, 6-1, 7-6, to win his first ATP title at which tournament?

Answer: San Jose

He then defended his title the following year.

Answer: Andy 3 - Tim 1

Andy won the first three matches in Basel (2005), Toronto (2006) and Cincinnati (2006). Henman's only win came in the final match of the four at Bangkok in 2006.

8. Who coached Murray from July 2006 to November 2007?

Answer: Brad Gilbert

The pair split because Murray wanted to hire a team of coaches instead to further his career. Gilbert continued working with the LTA and began coaching the then British #2 Alex Bogdanovic.

9. After winning a match at the 2006 Heineken Open in Auckland, Andy caused controversy by saying in a post-match interview that he and his opponent had played like what?

Answer: Women

Murray later said he just meant there were a lot of breaks of serves because that is more common in the women's game.

10. Where did Andy finish in the ATP rankings at the end of the 2007 season?

Answer: 11th

He achieved this despite missing almost half the season through injuries to his ankle and then, more seriously, to his wrist.

Source: Author euanshepherd

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