Tennis fan? Test your knowledge with these 10 questions about the Australian Open

On 14 January, the Australian Open begins, the first Grand Slam of the year. Are you a tennis fan? Test your knowledge with these 10 questions and warm up.

Just like some of the players, many tennis tournaments are referred to with an alternative name. Do you know the nickname of the Australian Open?

1. The Sunny Slam
2. The Happy Slam
3. The Oz Slam

The Australian Open is also known as the 'Happy Slam', according to essentiallysports.com, because most players like the tournament. It's as simple as that.

We all know that Novak Djokovic holds the record for most men's singles titles (10), but who has won the most titles on the women's circuit?

1. Serena Williams
2. Nancye Wynne Bolton
3. Margaret Court

Margaret Court of Australia still holds the record for most women's singles titles (11). Williams has seven in the Open Era, while Wynne Bolton won six.

The Australian Open is synonymous with the city where it has been played since 1972. Do you know which city?

1. Sydney
2. Melbourne
3. Brisbane

Since 1972, the Australian Open has always taken place in Melbourne.

The AO takes place in several stadiums, some of which are named after local tennis legends. Who gave their name to the tournament's main stadium?

1. Margaret Court
2. John Cain
3. Rod Laver

The centre court of the AO is called the Rod Laver Arena, after the Australian tennis icon of the same name.

Australia has a big tennis tradition and has produced many champions throughout its history. Who was the last Australian to win the men's tournament?

1. Mark Edmondson
2. Lleyton Hewitt
3. Pat Cash

Mark Edmondson was the last Australian to win the tournament. He did so some time ago, in 1976.

The Australian Open final of 2012 between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal went down in history as the longest Grand Slam final ever. How long was that match?

1. Five hours and 53 minutes
2. Five hours and 26 minutes
3. Five hours and 12 minutes

The 2012 Australian Open final lasted a whopping five hours and 53 minutes and was won by Djokovic.

The men's singles trophy is named after another Australian tennis legend, who won three Grand Slams during his career. What is the exact name of the trophy?

1. The Ken Rosewall Challenge Cup
2. The Norman Brookes Challenge Cup
3. The Roy Emerson Challenge Cup

The men's singles trophy at the Australian Open is called the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup, after the legendary Australian player who claimed one Australian Open and two Wimbledons.

Novak Djokovic took his tenth trophy at the 2023 Australian Open, but who did he beat in three straight sets?

1. Karen Khachanov
2. Stefanos Tsitsipas
3. Tommy Paul

The 2023 runner-up was Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas, who lost his second Grand Slam final.

Australian women dominated the Australian open until 1978, but struggled to keep the cup on home soil after that. Who was the last Australian woman to win the tournament?

1. Samantha Stosur
2. Jelena Dokic
3. Ashleigh Barty

It was Ashleigh Barty who restarted the party Down Under by winning the 2022 AO over Danielle Collins.

Local hero Lleyton made headlines during his career not only for his sporting achievements, but also for his romantic episode off the court with a former Australian Open champion. Who?

1. Martina Hingis
2. Kim Clijsters
3.  Monica Seles

Hewitt was in a relationship with Belgium's Kim Clijsters, who won the Australian Open in 2011.