Q1. What is Zina Garrison’s full birth name and exact birth date?
A. Zina Lynna Garrison, November 16, 1963
B. Zina Marie Garrison, December 5, 1964
C. Lynna Zina Garrison, October 20, 1962
D. Zina Garrison Jackson, January 10, 1965
Answer: A. Zina Lynna Garrison, born November 16, 1963
Q2. In which city and state was Zina Garrison born and raised?
A. Houston, Texas
B. Los Angeles, California
C. New York, New York
D. Chicago, Illinois
Answer: A. Houston, Texas
Q3. At what age did Zina Garrison start playing tennis at MacGregor Park in Houston?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
Answer: B. 10
Q4. What major junior titles did Zina Garrison win in 1981, leading to her becoming the world No. 1 junior?
A. Only the Wimbledon junior title
B. French Open and Australian Open junior titles
C. Only the US Open junior title
D. Wimbledon and US Open junior titles
Answer: D. Wimbledon and US Open junior titles
Q5. In what year did Zina Garrison turn professional, and what notable achievement did she accomplish in her first Grand Slam as a pro?
A. 1982; reached quarterfinals at the French Open
B. 1981; won the Australian Open
C. 1983; reached semifinals at Wimbledon
D. 1984; won her first WTA title
Answer: A. 1982; reached quarterfinals at the French Open
Q6. What award did Zina Garrison receive in 1982 from the WTA?
A. Most Improved Player
B. Player of the Year
C. Newcomer of the Year
D. Comeback Player of the Year
Answer: C. Newcomer of the Year
Q7. What was Zina Garrison’s career-high singles ranking and the date she achieved it?
A. No. 3 on January 1, 1990
B. No. 4 on November 20, 1989
C. No. 5 on May 23, 1988
D. No. 6 on June 26, 1985
Answer: B. No. 4 on November 20, 1989
Q8. Zina Garrison was the runner-up in the singles final at which Grand Slam tournament in 1990?
A. Wimbledon
B. US Open
C. Australian Open
D. French Open
Answer: A. Wimbledon
Q9. Who did Zina Garrison defeat in the semifinals of the 1990 Wimbledon Championships to reach the final?
A. Martina Navratilova
B. Monica Seles
C. Steffi Graf
D. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario
Answer: C. Steffi Graf
Q10. Who defeated Zina Garrison in the 1990 Wimbledon singles final?
A. Martina Navratilova
B. Steffi Graf
C. Chris Evert
D. Monica Seles
Answer: A. Martina Navratilova
Q11. Zina Garrison became the first Black woman to reach a Grand Slam singles final since which legendary player?
A. Arthur Ashe
B. Serena Williams
C. Venus Williams
D. Althea Gibson
Answer: D. Althea Gibson
Q12. In which Olympic Games did Zina Garrison win gold in women’s doubles and bronze in singles?
A. 1992 Barcelona Olympics
B. 1988 Seoul Olympics
C. 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
D. 1996 Atlanta Olympics
Answer: B. 1988 Seoul Olympics
Q13. Who was Zina Garrison’s partner when she won Olympic gold in women’s doubles in 1988?
A. Mary Joe Fernandez
B. Lori McNeil
C. Pam Shriver
D. Martina Navratilova
Answer: C. Pam Shriver
Q14. How many Grand Slam mixed doubles titles did Zina Garrison win in her career?
A. 3
B. 1
C. 5
D. 2
Answer: A. 3
Q15. Which Grand Slam mixed doubles title did Zina Garrison win in 1987 with partner Sherwood Stewart?
A. Australian Open
B. Wimbledon
C. US Open
D. French Open
Answer: A. Australian Open
Q16. Zina Garrison famously became the last player to defeat Chris Evert in a Grand Slam match. In which tournament and year did this occur?
A. 1988 US Open
B. 1985 Wimbledon
C. 1990 Wimbledon
D. 1989 US Open
Answer: D. 1989 US Open
Q17. How many WTA singles titles did Zina Garrison win during her professional career?
A. 14
B. 20
C. 11
D. 8
Answer: A. 14
Q18. What was Zina Garrison’s career singles win-loss record?
A. 436–231
B. 587–270
C. 650–300
D. 500–250
Answer: B. 587–270
Q19. With which longtime friend and fellow Houston player did Zina Garrison often partner in doubles early in her career?
A. Katrina Adams
B. Pam Shriver
C. Mary Joe Fernández
D. Lori McNeil
Answer: D. Lori McNeil
Q20. In which year did Zina Garrison reach the semifinals of the US Open in singles (one of two times)?
A. 1988 and 1989
B. 1985 and 1990
C. 1983 and 1987
D. 1992 and 1994
Answer: A. 1988 and 1989
Q21. What personal challenge did Zina Garrison openly battle during the early years of her professional career?
A. Anxiety
B. Bulimia
C. Knee injury
D. Vision problems
Answer: B. Bulimia
Q22. In what year did Zina Garrison retire from professional tennis?
A. 1996
B. 1992
C. 2000
D. 1989
Answer: A. 1996
Q23. Which foundation or program did Zina Garrison establish in 1992 to support inner-city youth in Houston through tennis?
A. MacGregor Park Foundation
B. Houston Junior Tennis Academy
C. Zina Garrison All-Court Tennis Program
D. Texas Tennis Stars Program
Answer: C. Zina Garrison All-Court Tennis Program
Q24. Zina Garrison served as captain of the U.S. Fed Cup (later Billie Jean King Cup) team starting in which year?
A. 2003
B. 1998
C. 2008
D. 1995
Answer: A. 2003
Q25. What playing style best describes Zina Garrison’s approach on the court?
A. Defensive counter-puncher
B. Baseline grinder with powerful groundstrokes
C. Pure serve-and-volley specialist
D. Attacking net player with strong volleys
Answer: D. Attacking net player with strong volleys
