Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Quiz: How much do you know about Wimbledon?

The annual tournament is drawing to a close this weekend.

THE FINALS OF the Wimbledon Championships are taking place this weekend.

The tournament has already seen some memorable moments this year, and it’s always one of the highlights of the summer.

As the competition draws to a close, let’s see just how much you know about Wimbledon.

What year was the first Wimbledon Championships held?
Alamy Stock Image
1910
1807

1955
1877
What is the traditional food eaten at the Wimbledon?
Alamy Stock Image
Apple crumble
Strawberries and cream

Trifle
Jam roly poly
Which Irish star did not attend Wimbledon last year?
Alamy Stock Image
Paul Mescal
Jamie Dornan

Nicola Coughlan
Graham Norton
What length is the grass at Wimbledon kept at?
Alamy Stock Image
8mm
15mm

1.5mm
25
How many times has an Irish person won Wimbledon?
Alamy Stock Image
25
5

7
20
Lena Rice is the only Irish woman in history to have won the Ladies' Singles title. What year did she win?
Alamy Stock Image
2012
1901

1878
1890
Who holds the most men's singles titles at Wimbledon?
Alamy Stock Image
Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic

Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
Who holds the most women's single titles at Wimbledon?
Alamy Stock Image
Martina Navratilova
Venus Williams

Serena Williams
Helen Wills Moody
What is the Grand Slam?
Alamy Stock Image
Achieving the fastest recorded serve of the championship
Winning both the men's or women's singles and doubles competition

Winning all four major tennis championships in one calendar year
Winning the men's or women's single title three years in a row
How long was the longest Wimbledon match ever?
Alamy Stock Image
11 hours and five minutes
Four hours and 20 minutes

Seven hours
14 hours and one minute
Answer all the questions to see your result!
Alamy Stock Image
You scored out of !
Uh oh! You need to brush up on your Wimbledon knowledge.
Share your result:
Alamy Stock Image
You scored out of !
Halfway there! Good attempt.
Share your result:
Alamy Stock Image
You scored out of !
Wow, you know a lot about Wimbledon!
Share your result:
Alamy Stock Image
You scored out of !
You are a Wimbledon expert!
Share your result:

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

View 23 comments
Close
23 Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
Submit a report
Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
Thank you for the feedback
Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

Leave a commentcancel

 
JournalTv
News in 60 seconds