Wimbledon Pub Quiz

- by fred spanner

Right then, shut up and listen, you Centre Court chancers. It’s time to serve up some trivia so sharp it’ll make John McEnroe’s tantrums look like light meditation. This isn’t your nan’s game of garden croquet. We’re talking strawberries, sweat, and scandal,  all served on a bed of grass greener than your mate’s Tinder matches.

Let’s dive balls-deep into the world of Wimbledon.

Ready? New balls, please. Let’s play.

Round 1: Wimbledon History & Traditions

1. In which year was the first Wimbledon Championship held?
   
   

2. What is the only Grand Slam tournament still played on grass?
   
   

3. What color is traditionally worn by players at Wimbledon?
   
   

4. What fruit and cream combination is famously associated with Wimbledon?
   
   

5. Which two trophies are awarded to the men's and women's singles winners?
   
   

Round 2: Legendary Players

6. Who has won the most men's singles titles at Wimbledon?
   
   

7. Martina Navratilova has a record number of Wimbledon singles titles. How many did she win?
   
   

8. Who was the first British man to win the Wimbledon singles title in the Open Era?
   
   

9. In 2008, Rafael Nadal defeated which player in what is often called the greatest Wimbledon final ever?
   
   

10. Serena Williams has won how many Wimbledon singles titles?
    
    

Round 3: Records and Milestones

11. What is the longest match in Wimbledon history, and who were the players involved?
    
    

12. Which British female player won Wimbledon in 1977, during the Queen’s Silver Jubilee?
    
    

13. How many times has Roger Federer reached the Wimbledon men’s singles final?
    
    

14. In what year was the retractable roof first used on Centre Court?
    
    

15. Which country has produced the most Wimbledon men’s singles champions?
    
    

Round 4: Fun Facts & Trivia

16. What type of grass is used on Wimbledon courts?
    
    

17. Wimbledon is held at which London district?
    
    

18. Which famous tennis player has a hill unofficially named after them at Wimbledon?
    
    

19. What is the name of the club that hosts Wimbledon?
    
    

20. How many times has Andy Murray won the Wimbledon men’s singles title?
    
    

Wimbledon Pub Quiz – Answers

Round 1: Wimbledon History & Traditions

1. 1877 – The first Wimbledon Championship was held.

2. Wimbledon – It is the only Grand Slam still played on grass.

3. White – Players must wear almost entirely white clothing.

4. Strawberries and cream – A classic Wimbledon tradition.

5. Men’s: Gentlemen's Singles Trophy; Women’s: Venus Rosewater Dish

Round 2: Legendary Players

6. Roger Federer – 8 men’s singles titles.

7. 9 titles – Martina Navratilova holds the record.

8. Andy Murray – First British man in the Open Era (won in 2013).

9. Roger Federer – In the 2008 final, Nadal beat Federer in five sets.

10. 7 titles – Serena Williams has won Wimbledon singles 7 times.

Round 3: Records and Milestones

11. 11 hours and 5 minutes – John Isner vs. Nicolas Mahut (2010).

12. Virginia Wade – Won in 1977.

13. 12 times – Federer reached the Wimbledon men’s final 12 times.

14. 2009 – The Centre Court roof was first used.

15. United States – Most men’s singles champions overall.

Round 4: Fun Facts & Trivia

16. Perennial ryegrass – Since 2001, the courts have used 100% ryegrass.

17. Wimbledon – In the London Borough of Merton.

18. Henman Hill – Named after Tim Henman (also known as Murray Mound by some).

19. The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

20. Twice – Andy Murray won in 2013 and 2016.