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The Origin and Evolution of the Tennis Ball
  • 1. In which century did tennis balls start being made from rubber?
A) 19th century
B) 20th century
C) 21st century
D) 18th century
  • 2. What is the primary color of modern tennis balls?
A) Orange
B) White
C) Green
D) Yellow
  • 3. Who standardized the size of tennis balls in professional play?
A) ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals)
B) WTA (Women's Tennis Association)
C) USTA (United States Tennis Association)
D) ITF (International Tennis Federation)
  • 4. What is the diameter of an official tennis ball?
A) 7 to 7.5 cm
B) 5 to 5.5 cm
C) 4 to 4.5 cm
D) 6.54 to 6.86 cm
  • 5. Which country is credited with the invention of tennis?
A) USA
B) Italy
C) France
D) United Kingdom
  • 6. What year was the first lawn tennis championship held?
A) 1877
B) 1880
C) 1865
D) 1890
  • 7. Which feature defines 'extra duty' tennis balls?
A) Thicker felt for durability
B) Smaller size
C) Lighter weight
D) Softer core
  • 8. Who was the first person to serve a tennis ball at the US Open?
A) Bill Tilden
B) Richard Sears
C) Pete Sampras
D) Arthur Ashe
  • 9. What's the primary reason for using neon-yellow tennis balls in tournaments?
A) Durability
B) Visibility for players and spectators
C) Cost-effectiveness
D) Tradition
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