Pauls Tennis Quiz 1 (Questions only)

1. Which Rudyard Kipling poem greets competitors before they enter the centre court at Wimbledon ?

2. Which racquet did "rocket" Rod Laver use like a magic wand whilst winning the Grand Slam ?

3. According to most tennis experts, which left-handed Aussie who played right-handed had the best back-hand in the world in the 50's, 60's and early 70's ? ( He lost in four Wimbledon finals, two in the 50's, another two the 70's )

4. Due to superstition, what didnt Bjorn Borg do during the Wimbledon fortnight?

5. Which tennis legend took part in the longest Wimbledon match ever ?

6. Name the finalists Bjorn Borg met while winning his five Wimbledon titles in a row.

7. In the mid 70's , which US player had the fastest serve in the world ?

8. Who defeated Ivan Lendl in a French Open final with cheeky underhand serves ?

9. What did Major Walter Clopton Wingfield call his new game tennis when he went to the patent office in 1874 ?

10. What was unusual about Dr. Renee Richards wearing a bit of skirt at Wimbledon ?

11. They said it could'nt be done, winning the men's singles title with a two-handed backhand. Who was the first man to accomplish this feat?