1. When did the Australian Open move to its current home at Melbourne Park?
a) 1980
b) 1985
c) 1988
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The correct answer is 1988.
The Open moved from Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club to Melbourne Park in 1988, although at the time it was known as Flinders Park.
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The Open moved from Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club to Melbourne Park in 1988, although at the time it was known as Flinders Park.
2. Which player won the most Australian Open championships, singles and doubles?
a) Martina Navratilova
b) Margaret Court
c) Roy Emerson
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The correct answer is Margaret Court.
Court won 11 singles, 8 doubles and 3 mixed doubles for a total of 21.
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Court won 11 singles, 8 doubles and 3 mixed doubles for a total of 21.
3. Which year was the Australian Open first played?
a) 1901
b) 1904
c) 1905
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The correct answer is 1905.
The first Grand Slam of the year became an Open Championship in 1969.
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The first Grand Slam of the year became an Open Championship in 1969.
4. When was the Australian Open held twice in the same year?
a) 1969
b) 1974
c) 1977
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The correct answer is 1977.
Two tournaments were held in 1977; the first in January, the second in December.
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Two tournaments were held in 1977; the first in January, the second in December.
5. Which of these players have never won an Australian Open men's singles championship?
a) Johan Kriek
b) John McEnroe
c) Stefan Edberg
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The correct answer is John McEnroe.
The fiery American was never successful at the French or Australian Open.
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The fiery American was never successful at the French or Australian Open.
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