Francoise Durr Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. Where and when was Francoise Durr born?
A. Paris, France in 1945
B. Algiers, Algeria in 1942
C. London, UK in 1940
D. New York, USA in 1943
Answer: B. Algiers, Algeria in 1942
Q2. What is Francoise Durr’s distinctive playing style characteristic, particularly her backhand?
A. Unorthodox one-handed backhand using an Eastern forehand grip with index finger extended
B. Two-handed backhand with a Western grip
C. Standard continental grip forehand slice
D. Modern flat backhand with a semi-Western grip
Answer: A. Unorthodox one-handed backhand using an Eastern forehand grip with index finger extended
Q3. In which year did Francoise Durr win her only Grand Slam singles title at the French Championships?
A. 1965
B. 1967
C. 1970
D. 1972
Answer: B. 1967
Q4. Who did Francoise Durr defeat in the final of the 1967 French Championships singles?
A. Maria Bueno
B. Billie Jean King
C. Lesley Turner
D. Ann Haydon-Jones
Answer: C. Lesley Turner
Q5. How many consecutive women’s doubles titles did Francoise Durr win at the French Open from 1967 to 1971?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
Answer: C. Five
Q6. What was Francoise Durr’s highest world ranking in singles?
A. World No. 1
B. World No. 3
C. World No. 2
D. World No. 5
Answer: B. World No. 3
Q7. With which partner did Francoise Durr win the 1969 US Open women’s doubles title?
A. Gail Chanfreau
B. Betty Stove
C. Virginia Wade
D. Darlene Hard
Answer: D. Darlene Hard
Q8. How many Grand Slam women’s doubles titles did Francoise Durr win in total?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9
Answer: C. 7
Q9. In which year did Francoise Durr reach the singles semifinals at Wimbledon?
A. 1967
B. 1968
C. 1970
D. 1973
Answer: C. 1970
Q10. Who was Francoise Durr’s most frequent mixed doubles partner for Grand Slam success?
A. Tony Roche
B. Jean-Claude Barclay
C. Dennis Ralston
D. Marty Riessen
Answer: B. Jean-Claude Barclay
Q11. How many Grand Slam mixed doubles titles did Francoise Durr win?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: D. 4
Q12. In what year was Francoise Durr inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame?
A. 1995
B. 2000
C. 2003
D. 2010
Answer: C. 2003
Q13. With whom did Francoise Durr win the 1976 Wimbledon mixed doubles title?
A. Tony Roche
B. Jean-Claude Barclay
C. Owen Davidson
D. Bob Hewitt
Answer: A. Tony Roche
Q14. How many times did Francoise Durr reach the Wimbledon women’s doubles final?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer: C. 6
Q15. What was Francoise Durr’s Fed Cup overall record for France?
A. 20–10
B. 25–15
C. 35–20
D. 31–17
Answer: D. 31–17
Q16. In which year did Francoise Durr turn professional (start of the Open Era)?
A. 1967
B. 1968
C. 1970
D. 1973
Answer: B. 1968
Q17. Who did Francoise Durr defeat in the quarterfinals en route to her 1967 French Open singles title?
A. Maria Bueno
B. Lesley Turner
C. Evonne Goolagong
D. Chris Evert
Answer: A. Maria Bueno
Q18. How many US Open women’s doubles titles did Francoise Durr win?
A. None
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer: C. 2
Q19. What notable administrative role did Francoise Durr take in 1973 with the newly formed WTA?
A. President
B. Founding co-secretary
C. Treasurer
D. Tournament director
Answer: B. Founding co-secretary
Q20. Against which legendary player did Francoise Durr have a notably competitive head-to-head record at times?
A. Margaret Court
B. Billie Jean King
C. Chris Evert
D. Martina Navratilova
Answer: B. Billie Jean King
Q21. In which Grand Slam did Francoise Durr reach the singles semifinals in 1967 besides the French Open?
A. Australian Open
B. Wimbledon
C. US Open
D. None
Answer: C. US Open
Q22. How many singles titles did Francoise Durr win in her career?
A. Around 26
B. Around 28
C. Around 36
D. Around 50
Answer: A. Around 26
Q23. With whom did Francoise Durr primarily partner for her five consecutive French Open doubles titles (1967–1971)?
A. All with the same partner
B. Different partners, notably Gail Chanfreau and Ann Haydon-Jones
C. Only with Betty Stove
D. Only with Virginia Wade
Answer: B. Different partners, notably Gail Chanfreau and Ann Haydon-Jones
Q24. What personal milestone did Francoise Durr achieve in 1975?
A. Retired from tennis
B. Married Boyd Browning
C. Became French Fed Cup captain
D. Won her last Grand Slam
Answer: B. Married Boyd Browning
Q25. In which year did Francoise Durr win the WTA Tour Finals doubles title (with Betty Stöve)?
A. 1972
B. 1975
C. 1979
D. 1982
Answer: C. 1979