Q 01/05

In which city is the Australian Open played?

A) Sydney

B) Brisbane

C) Adelaide

D) Melbourne

Answer · why

D) Melbourne

The Australian Open has been played in Melbourne every year since 1972; it moved within the city to Flinders Park, later renamed Melbourne Park, in 19...

Q 02/05

Where does the Australian Open fall in the calendar of the four Grand Slams?

A) Second

B) First

C) Third

D) Fourth

Answer · why

B) First

The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year, starting in mid-January, ahead of the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.

Q 03/05

On what surface has the Australian Open been played since its 1988 move to Flinders Park?

A) Grass

B) Red clay

C) Hard court

D) Carpet

Answer · why

C) Hard court

Since the 1988 move to Flinders Park the Australian Open has been played on hard court, a cushioned acrylic surface whose brand has changed several ti...

Q 04/05

Which surface did the Australian Open use before 1988?

A) Grass

B) Clay

C) Green hard court

D) Wooden boards

Answer · why

A) Grass

Grass was the surface until 1987, when Stefan Edberg beat Pat Cash in the last final played on it before the 1988 switch.

Q 05/05

What nickname is the Australian Open known by?

A) The Sunshine Slam

B) The Southern Slam

C) The Happy Slam

D) The Summer Slam

Answer · why

C) The Happy Slam

The Happy Slam is the nickname players gave the Australian Open for its relaxed midsummer atmosphere; the 2025 tournament drew more than 1.2 million s...