US Open Tennis History Quiz: 1881 to the Open Era

Quiz yourself on 1881 Newport, 1968 champions, prize money in 1973, green clay and the Flushing Meadows move.

Choose one answer per question. There’s no timer. You can skip a question; unanswered questions count as incorrect.

QUESTION 01In what year was the first U.S. National Championships men’s singles event held?

1860188119201968

QUESTION 02Where was the original U.S. National Championships played in 1881?

Newport Casino, Rhode IslandFlushing Meadows, New YorkWimbledon, LondonIndian Wells, California

QUESTION 03In what year did the US Open begin allowing both professionals and amateurs?

1881194519881968

QUESTION 04Who won the men’s singles title at the first US Open in 1968?

Jimmy ConnorsRod LaverArthur AsheBjörn Borg

QUESTION 05Who won the women’s singles championship at the first US Open in 1968?

Chris EvertVirginia WadeBillie Jean KingMargaret Court

QUESTION 06Which landmark equality policy did the US Open adopt in 1973?

Equal prize money for men and womenIdentical match lengths for every drawNo seeding of playersMixed-only singles competition

QUESTION 07Which playing surface did the US Open use from 1975 through 1977?

Indoor carpetBlue synthetic grassRed brick courtsGreen clay (Har-Tru)

QUESTION 08In what year did the US Open move to Flushing Meadows in Queens?

1950196819781997

QUESTION 09Where was the US Open played immediately before its 1978 relocation?

Newport, Rhode IslandForest Hills, New YorkPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaLos Angeles, California

QUESTION 10Which statement correctly describes US Open playing surfaces over its history?

It has used grass, green clay and hard courtsIt has only ever used hard courtsIt has only ever used grassIt has always used indoor carpet

Keep your curiosity going.