Q1. In which year was Jana Novotna born?
A. 1965
B. 1968
C. 1970
D. 1972
Answer: B. 1968
Q2. What was Jana Novotna’s highest career singles ranking?
A. World No. 1
B. World No. 2
C. World No. 3
D. World No. 4
Answer: B. World No. 2
Q3. Which Grand Slam singles title did Jana Novotna win?
A. Australian Open
B. French Open
C. US Open
D. Wimbledon
Answer: D. Wimbledon
Q1. Where and when was Shirley Fry born?
A. Akron, Ohio on June 30, 1927
B. Naples, Florida on July 13, 1927
C. Winter Park, Florida on June 30, 1930
D. London, England on April 15, 1925
Answer: A. Akron, Ohio on June 30, 1927
Q2. What was Shirley Fry’s height?
A. 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
B. 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
C. 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
D. 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Answer: A. 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Q3. In what year did Shirley Fry become the youngest female player to compete at the U.S. National Championships?
A. 1940
B. 1941
C. 1944
D. 1945
Answer: B. 1941
Q1. Where and when was Althea Gibson born?
A. Harlem, New York City, 1927
B. Clarendon County, South Carolina, August 25, 1927
C. Wilmington, North Carolina, 1930
D. Tallahassee, Florida, 1928
Answer: B. Clarendon County, South Carolina, August 25, 1927
Q2. What was Althea Gibson’s pioneering achievement in 1950 at the U.S. Nationals (precursor to the US Open)?
A. First African American to win the title
B. First woman to win a mixed doubles title
C. First African American to compete in the tournament
D. Youngest player to reach the finals
Answer: C. First African American to compete in the tournament
Q3. In what year did Althea Gibson become the first Black player to win a Grand Slam title, and at which tournament?
A. 1957 at Wimbledon
B. 1956 at the French Championships
C. 1958 at the US Nationals
D. 1957 at the Australian Championships
Answer: B. 1956 at the French Championships
Q1. When and where was Alice Marble born?
A. September 28, 1913, in New York City
B. September 28, 1913, in Beckwourth, California
C. December 13, 1913, in Palm Springs, California
D. January 15, 1915, in San Francisco, California
Answer: B. September 28, 1913, in Plumas County, California
Q2. What was Alice Marble’s playing style primarily known for?
A. Defensive baseline rallies
B. Powerful serves and aggressive volleys
C. Consistent two-handed backhand
D. Slow, strategic lobs
Answer: B. Powerful serves and aggressive volleys
Q3. How many Grand Slam titles did Alice Marble win in total between 1936 and 1940?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 18
D. 22
Answer: C. 18
Q1. What is Svetlana Kuznetsova’s date of birth?
A. June 27, 1984
B. June 27, 1985
C. July 27, 1985
D. May 15, 1986
Answer: B. June 27, 1985
Q2. In which city was Svetlana Kuznetsova born?
A. Moscow
B. Sochi
C. Leningrad
D. Kazan
Answer: C. Leningrad
Q3. What is Svetlana Kuznetsova’s height?
A. 1.70 m (5’7″)
B. 1.74 m (5’9″)
C. 1.78 m (5’10”)
D. 1.65 m (5’5″)
Answer: B. 1.74 m (5’9″)
Q1. What is Virginia Wade’s full birth name and exact birth date?
A. Sarah Virginia Wade, 10 July 1945
B. Virginia Sarah Wade, 15 August 1945
C. Elizabeth Virginia Wade, 10 June 1946
D. Margaret Virginia Wade, 5 July 1944
Answer: A. Sarah Virginia Wade, 10 July 1945
Q2. Where was Virginia Wade born?
A. London, England
B. Bournemouth, Dorset, England
C. Durban, South Africa
D. Sydney, Australia
Answer: B. Bournemouth, Dorset, England
Q3. In which country did Virginia Wade spend most of her childhood from age one until fifteen?
A. Australia
B. United States
C. South Africa
D. France
Answer: C. South Africa
Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-10)
Q1. What was a major development in the 2026 Iran War on or around 30 May 2026?
A) Iran fully withdrew from the Strait of Hormuz
B) US conducted strikes on Iranian-linked vessels attempting to breach the naval blockade
C) Complete ceasefire signed without conditions
D) Iran joined NATO-led alliance
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: US military disabled a Gambia-flagged bulk carrier (Lian Star) in the Gulf of Oman for ignoring warnings while trying to reach Iran amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis and blockade.
Q2. Regarding US-Iran negotiations on 30 May 2026, which statement is accurate?
A) A final deal was signed and implemented immediately
B) President Trump was contemplating a final determination on a proposed deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
C) Iran rejected all mediation efforts
D) US forces completely withdrew from the region
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Talks remained in limbo with Trump weighing options while the US military positioned itself strongly for potential resumption of combat.
Q3. In the context of the 2026 Lebanon war, what incident was reported near Nabatieh?
A) Full Israeli withdrawal
B) UN peacekeeping forces taking control
C) Israeli Air Force strikes and artillery shelling as troops approached the outskirts
D) Hezbollah surrendering key positions
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Escalations continued with strikes reported near Beaufort Castle.
Q1. What is Ann Jones’s birth name and exact birth date?
A. Ann Shirley Jones, 17 October 1938
B. Adrianne Haydon, 17 October 1938
C. Ann Haydon, 6 October 1938
D. Shirley Haydon, 17 October 1939
Answer: B. Adrianne Haydon, 17 October 1938
Q2. In which English city was Ann Jones born?
A. London
B. Manchester
C. Birmingham (Kings Heath)
D. Liverpool
Answer: C. Birmingham (Kings Heath)
Q3. What was Ann Jones’s dominant playing hand?
A. Right-handed
B. Left-handed
C. Ambidextrous throughout her career
D. Switched from right to left mid-career
Answer: B. Left-handed
Q1. Where and when was Mary Pierce born?
A. Paris, France – 1975
B. Montreal, Canada – January 15, 1975
C. Florida, USA – 1976
D. New York, USA – 1974
Answer: B. Montreal, Canada on January 15, 1975
Q2. Which country did Mary Pierce represent in professional tennis?
A. United States
B. Canada
C. France
D. Australia
Answer: C. France
Q3. What is Mary Pierce’s highest career singles ranking?
A. World No. 1
B. World No. 2
C. World No. 3
D. World No. 5
Answer: C. World No. 3
Q1. Where was Caroline Wozniacki born?
A. Copenhagen, Denmark
B. Odense, Denmark
C. Warsaw, Poland
D. Stockholm, Sweden
Answer: B. Odense, Denmark
Q2. On what date was Caroline Wozniacki born?
A. July 11, 1990
B. June 15, 1991
C. August 22, 1989
D. May 5, 1992
Answer: A. July 11, 1990
Q3. What is Caroline Wozniacki’s playing style hand preference?
A. Left-handed (one-handed backhand)
B. Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
C. Left-handed (two-handed backhand)
D. Right-handed (one-handed backhand)
Answer: B. Right-handed (two-handed backhand)