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    In 2022, the men’s and women’s singles champions at the French Open won how much money each?

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    2.2 million euros has been won

    2.2 million euros has been won

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    Which former tennis player controversially stated that if Serena Williams played the men’s circuit “she’d be like 700 in the world”?

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    John McEnroe Stated the words

    John McEnroe Stated the words

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    Which tennis player became the first woman to earn over $1 million in a season?

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    In 1982, Martina Navratilova became the first to win over $1,000,000 in a single year. Navratilova's single year earnings exceeded $2 million in 1984. In 1997, Martina Hingis became the first to earn over $3 million during a single year.

    In 1982, Martina Navratilova became the first to win over $1,000,000 in a single year. Navratilova’s single year earnings exceeded $2 million in 1984. In 1997, Martina Hingis became the first to earn over $3 million during a single year.

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    Out of the French Open, Wimbledon, the US Open and the Australian Open, which tournament did Pete Sampras never win?

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    Sampras won Wimbledon seven times (1993-95, 1997-2000), the US Open five times (1990, 1993, 1995-96, 2002), and the Australian Open twice (1994, 1997). He never won the French Open

    Sampras won Wimbledon seven times (1993-95, 1997-2000), the US Open five times (1990, 1993, 1995-96, 2002), and the Australian Open twice (1994, 1997). He never won the French Open

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    Since 1945, Wimbledon has only been cancelled once. True or False?

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    True – it was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic

    True – it was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic

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    What fruit adorns the top of the Wimbledon gentlemen’s singles trophy?

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    it is a pineapple adorning the top of the Wimbledon gentlemen's singles trophy, but no, no one seems to know why.

    it is a pineapple adorning the top of the Wimbledon gentlemen’s singles trophy, but no, no one seems to know why.

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    Which brand was the official supplier of tennis balls for Wimbledon between 1902 and 2023?

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    Slazenger was appointed the official tennis ball supplier for Wimbledon, a partnership that is now in its 113th year and is the longest running sporting sponsorship in history. Slazenger tennis balls were first requested to be used at Wimbledon by champion tennis players.

    Slazenger was appointed the official tennis ball supplier for Wimbledon, a partnership that is now in its 113th year and is the longest running sporting sponsorship in history. Slazenger tennis balls were first requested to be used at Wimbledon by champion tennis players.

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    The Davis Cup is run by which tennis governing body?

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    The International Tennis Federation (ITF) The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the world governing body of tennis. With over 200 member nations, it's one of the largest federations in world sport. The Davis Cup is run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the world governing body ofRead more

    The International Tennis Federation (ITF)
    The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the world governing body of tennis. With over 200 member nations, it’s one of the largest federations in world sport. The Davis Cup is run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the world governing body of tennis.

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    Along with partner Neil Broad, who won the silver medal in the men’s doubles for team Great Britain at the 1996 Olympics?

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    Tim Henman Broad played on the Great Britain Davis Cup team from 1992 to 2000, achieving a doubles record of 4–7. He won a silver medal for Great Britain at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, partnering Tim Henman.

    Tim Henman
    Broad played on the Great Britain Davis Cup team from 1992 to 2000, achieving a doubles record of 4–7. He won a silver medal for Great Britain at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, partnering Tim Henman.

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  10. Asked: June 4, 2024In:

    What is Coco Gauff’s actual first name?

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    Cori Dionne "Coco" Gauff (/ˈɡɔːf/ GAWF; born March 13, 2004) is an American professional tennis player.

    Cori Dionne “Coco” Gauff (/ˈɡɔːf/ GAWF; born March 13, 2004) is an American professional tennis player.

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