What are the most unusual little known facts about tennis and tennis players?
- The first tennis ball was made from sheep's wool.
- The Wimbledon tennis tournament was originally called the "All England Croquet Club Championship".
- The longest tennis match ever played lasted for 11 hours and 5 minutes.
- The fastest tennis serve ever recorded was 163.7 mph by Ivo Karlovic.
- The first tennis player to win the Grand Slam four times in a row was Rod Laver.
- The only player to have won all four Grand Slams in a calendar year twice is Margaret Smith Court.
- The first tennis player to use a two-handed backhand was Jimmy Connors.
- The first tennis player to wear a headband was Andre Agassi.
Related questions and answers:
- What was the first tennis ball made of? Answer: Sheep's wool.
- What was the original name of the Wimbledon tennis tournament? Answer: All England Croquet Club Championship.
- What is the longest tennis match ever played? Answer: 11 hours and 5 minutes.
- Who holds the record for the fastest tennis serve? Answer: Ivo Karlovic (163.7 mph).
- Who is the only player to have won all four Grand Slams in a calendar year twice? Answer: Margaret Smith Court.
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