Quiz: How much do you know about Wimbledon?
The tournament has already seen some memorable moments this year, and it's always one of the highlights of the summer.
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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?
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1910
1807
1955
1877
What is the traditional food eaten at the Wimbledon?
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Apple crumble
Strawberries and cream
Trifle
Jam roly poly
Which Irish star did not attend Wimbledon last year?
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Paul Mescal
Jamie Dornan
Nicola Coughlan
Graham Norton
What length is the grass at Wimbledon kept at?
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8mm
15mm
1.5mm
25
How many times has an Irish person won Wimbledon?
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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?
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2012
1901
1878
1890
Who holds the most men's singles titles at Wimbledon?
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Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
Who holds the most women's single titles at Wimbledon?
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Martina Navratilova
Venus Williams
Serena Williams
Helen Wills Moody
What is the Grand Slam?
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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?
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11 hours and five minutes
Four hours and 20 minutes
Seven hours
14 hours and one minute
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