Wimbledon Quiz 2015 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

4
He 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 Mecir
Edberg 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 1987
threw headband into
crowd and climbed up
to 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 )

20
This 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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