Grand Slam Tennis Legends Quiz
Federer, Graf, Laver, Serena: 20 questions on the champions who own the four majors.
Which Swiss player won 20 Grand Slam singles titles and is known for his elegant style?
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Roger Federer
Roger Federer won 20 major singles titles between 2003 and 2018, including a record eight Wimbledon crowns, and his fluid one-handed game made him the sport's stylist.
Federer spent 237 consecutive weeks at world No. 1 from 2004 to 2008, still the longest unbroken run in ATP history.
Who is nicknamed the "King of Clay" for his incredible record at Roland-Garros?
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Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal won the French Open 14 times between 2005 and 2022, losing only four matches at Roland Garros in his entire career.
A statue of Nadal now stands on the grounds at Roland Garros, and he received a farewell ceremony there in 2025 after retiring.
Which player completed the Calendar Grand Slam in 1962 and 1969?
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Rod Laver
Rod Laver is the only player to win all four majors in a single year twice, first as an amateur in 1962 and again as a professional in 1969.
Laver was banned from the majors for five years between those sweeps because he had turned professional before the Open Era began in 1968.
Which Serbian star has won the most men's Grand Slam singles titles?
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Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic holds the men's record with 24 major singles titles, including ten Australian Opens, and he is the only man to win each major at least three times.
Djokovic completed the career Golden Slam in 2024 when he beat Carlos Alcaraz to win Olympic gold in Paris at the age of 37.
Which American legend won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era?
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Serena Williams
Serena Williams won 23 major singles titles between 1999 and 2017, the most by any player since the Open Era began in 1968.
Serena won the 2017 Australian Open while about eight weeks pregnant, beating her sister Venus in the final without dropping a set all tournament.
Who is known for winning a "Golden Slam" (all four majors plus Olympic gold in one year)?
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Steffi Graf
Steffi Graf won the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open in 1988, then added Olympic gold in Seoul, a feat no other singles player has matched.
Graf finished her career with 22 major singles titles and a record 377 weeks at world No. 1, more than any other player, male or female.
Which left-handed legend won nine Wimbledon singles titles?
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Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova won Wimbledon nine times between 1978 and 1990, including six in a row from 1982 to 1987, a record for the women's singles.
Navratilova also won 20 Wimbledon titles across singles, doubles and mixed doubles, her last coming in mixed doubles in 2003 at age 46.
Which fiery American star won seven Grand Slam singles titles and was known for his temper?
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John McEnroe
John McEnroe won three Wimbledon and four US Open singles titles between 1979 and 1984, and his on-court outbursts, including "You cannot be serious!", became as famous as his touch.
McEnroe was defaulted from the 1990 Australian Open for swearing at officials, the first player thrown out of a major in the Open Era.
Which American player won seven Wimbledon singles titles between 1993 and 2000?
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Pete Sampras
Pete Sampras won Wimbledon in 1993, 1994, 1995 and then four straight from 1997 to 2000, built on a huge serve and a relentless attacking game.
Sampras finished as the year-end world No. 1 for six consecutive seasons from 1993 to 1998, a men's record that still stands.
Which Spanish player completed a Career Grand Slam by winning the US Open in 2010?
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Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in the 2010 US Open final to complete his set of all four majors at the age of 24, the youngest man to do so in the Open Era.
In 2010 Nadal became the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open in the same year.
Which Australian legend won 24 Grand Slam singles titles (pre-Open Era and Open Era combined)?
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Margaret Court
Margaret Court won 24 major singles titles between 1960 and 1973, 11 of them at the Australian Championships, and her total remains the all-time record.
Court also won 19 women's doubles and 21 mixed doubles majors, giving her 64 major titles in all, far more than anyone else in tennis history.
Which player was famous for his "Ice Man" composure and won six Roland-Garros titles between 1974 and 1981?
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Björn Borg
Björn Borg won the French Open six times, in 1974, 1975 and every year from 1978 to 1981, showing almost no emotion on court no matter the score.
Borg also won five straight Wimbledon titles from 1976 to 1980, then stunned the sport by retiring at just 26 years old.
Which American champion had a famous comeback story and won the 1999 French Open?
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Andre Agassi
Andre Agassi came from two sets down to beat Andrei Medvedev in the 1999 Paris final, less than two years after slumping to No. 141 in the world.
That win made Agassi the first man in the Open Era to complete a Career Grand Slam on three different surfaces: hard court, grass and clay.
Which British player ended a 77-year home champion drought by winning Wimbledon in 2013?
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Andy Murray
Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the 2013 final, becoming the first British man to win the Wimbledon singles title since Fred Perry in 1936.
Murray is also the only player to win two Olympic singles gold medals, taking the title in London in 2012 and again in Rio in 2016.
Which American pioneer won 12 Grand Slam singles titles and was a major figure in the fight for equal prize money?
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Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King won 12 major singles titles between 1966 and 1975 and led the campaign that made the 1973 US Open the first major to pay women and men equally.
King's 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" win over Bobby Riggs drew an estimated 90 million television viewers around the world.
Which Czech-born star later represented the USA and was famous for her aggressive serve-and-volley game?
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Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova defected from Czechoslovakia at the 1975 US Open, became a US citizen in 1981 and built her 18 singles majors on a net-rushing attack.
Navratilova and Chris Evert met in 80 matches, the longest rivalry in women's tennis, with Navratilova finishing ahead 43 wins to 37.
Which player won eight Grand Slam singles titles and was world No. 1 for 270 weeks, famous for his topspin forehand?
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Ivan Lendl
Ivan Lendl won eight majors between 1984 and 1990 and held the No. 1 ranking for 270 weeks, powered by a heavy topspin forehand and a punishing fitness regime.
Lendl reached eight consecutive US Open finals from 1982 to 1989 but never won Wimbledon, the one major that always escaped him.
Which Belgian star won seven Grand Slam singles titles and was known for her one-handed backhand?
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Justine Henin
Justine Henin won seven majors between 2003 and 2007, including four French Opens, and John McEnroe called her one-handed backhand the best in the game.
Henin retired as world No. 1 in May 2008, the first woman ever to quit the sport while holding the top ranking.
Which Japanese player became the first from her country to win a Grand Slam singles title in 2018?
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Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka beat Serena Williams in the 2018 US Open final to become the first Japanese player, man or woman, to win a major singles title.
Osaka went on to win four majors in total and in January 2019 became the first Asian player to reach No. 1 in the singles rankings.
Which Swiss star formed a famous "Big Three" rivalry along with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic?
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Roger Federer
Roger Federer, Nadal and Djokovic dominated men's tennis for two decades, winning 66 majors between them, and Federer's rivalry with Nadal produced 40 matches.
Federer played his final match in September 2022 at the Laver Cup, partnering Nadal in doubles, with both men in tears at the end.
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Only four tournaments really count in tennis. Rod Laver swept all of them in a single year twice, Steffi Graf added Olympic gold to her 1988 sweep, and Margaret Court still holds the all-time singles record with 24 major titles. Then there is the modern era: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic collected 66 majors between them, while Serena Williams turned the Open Era record book into her personal diary.
These 20 questions cover the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open across eight decades: record breakers, famous nicknames, comeback stories and the rivalries that defined each generation. Casual fans will know the household names, while the questions on Lendl, Henin and the pre-Open Era greats should stretch anyone who follows the tour closely. Every answer comes with a short explanation, so you learn as you go.
You will find 20 multiple choice questions here, each with four options. Difficulty: Medium. Most people finish in about 7 minutes, and every answer comes with a short explanation and one extra fact worth keeping.
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Read the question and pick one of the four answers. The correct answer is revealed straight away with a short explanation, then press Next question to keep going. At the end you get your score out of 20 and a full review of your round. Play again any time and the questions arrive in a fresh order. There is no timer and no account.
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How hard is the Grand Slam Tennis Legends Quiz?
It is a medium quiz. Questions on Federer, Nadal and Serena Williams are easy for most fans, while those on Rod Laver, Ivan Lendl and Justine Henin reward deeper knowledge of tennis history.
Are the Grand Slam records in the quiz up to date?
Yes. Every count was checked against ATP, WTA and tournament records as of September 2026, including Novak Djokovic's 24 major titles and Margaret Court's all-time record of 24.
Can I use these tennis questions for a pub quiz or club night?
Absolutely. The 20 questions work well as a themed round, and the explanations give the quizmaster a ready-made fact to read out with each answer.
Answer key: all 20 questions with explanations
- Which Swiss player won 20 Grand Slam singles titles and is known for his elegant style?
Roger Federer Roger Federer won 20 major singles titles between 2003 and 2018, including a record eight Wimbledon crowns, and his fluid one-handed game made him the sport's stylist. Federer spent 237 consecutive weeks at world No. 1 from 2004 to 2008, still the longest unbroken run in ATP history. - Who is nicknamed the "King of Clay" for his incredible record at Roland-Garros?
Rafael Nadal Rafael Nadal won the French Open 14 times between 2005 and 2022, losing only four matches at Roland Garros in his entire career. A statue of Nadal now stands on the grounds at Roland Garros, and he received a farewell ceremony there in 2025 after retiring. - Which player completed the Calendar Grand Slam in 1962 and 1969?
Rod Laver Rod Laver is the only player to win all four majors in a single year twice, first as an amateur in 1962 and again as a professional in 1969. Laver was banned from the majors for five years between those sweeps because he had turned professional before the Open Era began in 1968. - Which Serbian star has won the most men's Grand Slam singles titles?
Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic holds the men's record with 24 major singles titles, including ten Australian Opens, and he is the only man to win each major at least three times. Djokovic completed the career Golden Slam in 2024 when he beat Carlos Alcaraz to win Olympic gold in Paris at the age of 37. - Which American legend won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era?
Serena Williams Serena Williams won 23 major singles titles between 1999 and 2017, the most by any player since the Open Era began in 1968. Serena won the 2017 Australian Open while about eight weeks pregnant, beating her sister Venus in the final without dropping a set all tournament. - Who is known for winning a "Golden Slam" (all four majors plus Olympic gold in one year)?
Steffi Graf Steffi Graf won the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open in 1988, then added Olympic gold in Seoul, a feat no other singles player has matched. Graf finished her career with 22 major singles titles and a record 377 weeks at world No. 1, more than any other player, male or female. - Which left-handed legend won nine Wimbledon singles titles?
Martina Navratilova Martina Navratilova won Wimbledon nine times between 1978 and 1990, including six in a row from 1982 to 1987, a record for the women's singles. Navratilova also won 20 Wimbledon titles across singles, doubles and mixed doubles, her last coming in mixed doubles in 2003 at age 46. - Which fiery American star won seven Grand Slam singles titles and was known for his temper?
John McEnroe John McEnroe won three Wimbledon and four US Open singles titles between 1979 and 1984, and his on-court outbursts, including "You cannot be serious!", became as famous as his touch. McEnroe was defaulted from the 1990 Australian Open for swearing at officials, the first player thrown out of a major in the Open Era. - Which American player won seven Wimbledon singles titles between 1993 and 2000?
Pete Sampras Pete Sampras won Wimbledon in 1993, 1994, 1995 and then four straight from 1997 to 2000, built on a huge serve and a relentless attacking game. Sampras finished as the year-end world No. 1 for six consecutive seasons from 1993 to 1998, a men's record that still stands. - Which Spanish player completed a Career Grand Slam by winning the US Open in 2010?
Rafael Nadal Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in the 2010 US Open final to complete his set of all four majors at the age of 24, the youngest man to do so in the Open Era. In 2010 Nadal became the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open in the same year. - Which Australian legend won 24 Grand Slam singles titles (pre-Open Era and Open Era combined)?
Margaret Court Margaret Court won 24 major singles titles between 1960 and 1973, 11 of them at the Australian Championships, and her total remains the all-time record. Court also won 19 women's doubles and 21 mixed doubles majors, giving her 64 major titles in all, far more than anyone else in tennis history. - Which player was famous for his "Ice Man" composure and won six Roland-Garros titles between 1974 and 1981?
Björn Borg Björn Borg won the French Open six times, in 1974, 1975 and every year from 1978 to 1981, showing almost no emotion on court no matter the score. Borg also won five straight Wimbledon titles from 1976 to 1980, then stunned the sport by retiring at just 26 years old. - Which American champion had a famous comeback story and won the 1999 French Open?
Andre Agassi Andre Agassi came from two sets down to beat Andrei Medvedev in the 1999 Paris final, less than two years after slumping to No. 141 in the world. That win made Agassi the first man in the Open Era to complete a Career Grand Slam on three different surfaces: hard court, grass and clay. - Which British player ended a 77-year home champion drought by winning Wimbledon in 2013?
Andy Murray Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the 2013 final, becoming the first British man to win the Wimbledon singles title since Fred Perry in 1936. Murray is also the only player to win two Olympic singles gold medals, taking the title in London in 2012 and again in Rio in 2016. - Which American pioneer won 12 Grand Slam singles titles and was a major figure in the fight for equal prize money?
Billie Jean King Billie Jean King won 12 major singles titles between 1966 and 1975 and led the campaign that made the 1973 US Open the first major to pay women and men equally. King's 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" win over Bobby Riggs drew an estimated 90 million television viewers around the world. - Which Czech-born star later represented the USA and was famous for her aggressive serve-and-volley game?
Martina Navratilova Martina Navratilova defected from Czechoslovakia at the 1975 US Open, became a US citizen in 1981 and built her 18 singles majors on a net-rushing attack. Navratilova and Chris Evert met in 80 matches, the longest rivalry in women's tennis, with Navratilova finishing ahead 43 wins to 37. - Which player won eight Grand Slam singles titles and was world No. 1 for 270 weeks, famous for his topspin forehand?
Ivan Lendl Ivan Lendl won eight majors between 1984 and 1990 and held the No. 1 ranking for 270 weeks, powered by a heavy topspin forehand and a punishing fitness regime. Lendl reached eight consecutive US Open finals from 1982 to 1989 but never won Wimbledon, the one major that always escaped him. - Which Belgian star won seven Grand Slam singles titles and was known for her one-handed backhand?
Justine Henin Justine Henin won seven majors between 2003 and 2007, including four French Opens, and John McEnroe called her one-handed backhand the best in the game. Henin retired as world No. 1 in May 2008, the first woman ever to quit the sport while holding the top ranking. - Which Japanese player became the first from her country to win a Grand Slam singles title in 2018?
Naomi Osaka Naomi Osaka beat Serena Williams in the 2018 US Open final to become the first Japanese player, man or woman, to win a major singles title. Osaka went on to win four majors in total and in January 2019 became the first Asian player to reach No. 1 in the singles rankings. - Which Swiss star formed a famous "Big Three" rivalry along with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic?
Roger Federer Roger Federer, Nadal and Djokovic dominated men's tennis for two decades, winning 66 majors between them, and Federer's rivalry with Nadal produced 40 matches. Federer played his final match in September 2022 at the Laver Cup, partnering Nadal in doubles, with both men in tears at the end.
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