wimbledon quiz 2015 answers

Answers

1

We kick off with a simple question. What did Fed name the cow ?

Answer : Juliette

2

Justine Henin & Amelie Mauresmo played the 2006 Wimbledon final. Something

different about this final in that particular decade. What ?

Answer : The only final not to figure a Williams

( From 2000 to 2010 every final has featured Venus and / or Serena barring

2006 )

3

When she won Wimbledon her parents kissed in joy on TV! The year 1994. Her opponent

Navratilova. Who ?

Answer : Conchita Martinez

4He was called “the Big Cat” for his

court coverage and elegant footwork. He never won Wimbledon, but was part

of a standout semi against Edberg where Stefan came from 2 sets down and went on to win his first title. Who

are we talking about ?

Answer : Miloslav MecirEdberg won 4-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 1988 semis

5

This is Al Mouj Golf Course in Muscat by the sea, designed by a famous Australian golfer,

who was married to a famous Wimbledon champ. If you can work out the golfer, the rest

should be easy. Name the lady.

Answer : Chris Evert ( was married to Greg Norman )

6

This one-time Wimbledon champ is known for her very unorthodox style of

playing – double-handed backhands and double-handed forehands. She also

won Wimbledon without losing a set. Who ?

Answer : Marion Bartoli ( Winner 2013 )

7

A journeyman became famous in 1987 and was known as Becker-Wrecker. Identify him.

Answer : Peter Doohan ( Aussie who beat defending champion and top seed Becker in the 2nd round at

Wimbledon, 1987 - 7-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 )

8

Her twin sister is named Beatrice after one of Prince Andrew’s daughters. She

was named after the other and her brother was named William after the Prince of Wales. Which Wimbledon

finalist are we talking about ?

Answer : Eugenie Bouchard, finalist 2014

9

His father was an Olympic boxer for a Middle Eastern country. Name this

famous Wimbledon champ.

Answer : Andre Agassi ( His father represented Iran )

10

Trendsetter, Rocker, Sexiest Grandfather at 44… etc. Who ?

Answer : Pat Cash( beat Lendl in 1987threw headband into

crowd and climbed upto his team, setting

new trends )

11

Third time lucky. Who ?

Answer : Jana Novotna ( cried on the Dutchess of Kent’s shoulder after

choking against Graf in 1993, then lost to Hingis in 1997 finals, and finally won in 1998 )

12

The headlines in Tennis Magazine in 2007, termed her as ‘The Black Widow’ owing to all her beaus, suffering injuries whilst they were linked to her – players like Justin Gimelstob, Magnus Norman, Radek Stepanek etc. Which Wimbledon

champ are we talking about ?

Answer : Martina Hingis

13

She has acted in a few Hollywood movies but her claim to fame is as Sonya Blade in Mortal Kombat.

Which Wimbledon champ is her husband ?

Answer : Pete Sampras ( Bridgette Wilson pictured above is his wife )

14

The only man from his country to ever win Wimbledon, he was the man before Fed to beat Pete Sampras at Wimbledon

on the way to win the title. Who ?

Answer : Richard Kracijek of Netherlands

( 1996 champion. Beat Pete Sampras in straight sets in the quarterfinals )

15

Not tennis balls for sure. If you can guess what these are ( called Sporty Mix ), then identifying a Wimbledon champ should be

easy. Who ?

Answer : Maria Sharapova ( Sugarpova )

16

If you abbreviate their names ( like RF for Fed ), it would be the same for this player and his coach. Both Wimbledon champs of

course. Name both.

Answer : Andy Murray/Amelie Mauresmo - AM

( Andy won in 2013 & Amelie in 2006 )

17

This movie is inspired by the exploits of a male Wimbledon champ with a unique record. Who ?

Answer : Goran Ivanisevic ( the only wild card entrant to win Wimbledon in 2001. Likewise Paul Bettany wins Wimbledon as a

wild card entrant in the film )

18

Murray Mound, Henman Hill You can call it what you will

But what is the official name of this patch of grass from which people watch

the matches on a large television screen ?

Answer : Aorangi Terrace

19

What’s the occasion ?

Answer : The unveiling of the retractable roof over Centre Court on 17th May 2009

( Andre, Steffi, Kim & Tim played an exhibition under it )

20This celebrity has made an

announcement that for the first time in 20 years he will not be present at

Wimbledon due to personal reasons, but will watch on TV. Who ?

Answer : Sir Cliff Richard

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