November 25, 2025 • 14 mins
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(00:08):
Spin the wheel, let's take a ride.
Sports and science bursting frominside a world of wonder.
Open wide. Come on kids, let's amplify kid
cats. Daily starts yours.
Welcome to Kick Ass Daily, wherewe bring news, trivia, fun
(00:29):
facts, and more just for curiouskids like you.
Today we're serving up a smashing episode all about
tennis trivia. Whether you've played tennis
before or just watched a match on TV, get ready to test your
knowledge and learn some awesomefacts about this fast-paced
sport. Grab your racket, Let's get
started. Here comes our first question.
(00:50):
What is it called when a player scores 0 points in tennis?
The answer is love. In tennis, when a player has
zero points, it's called love. No one knows exactly why, but
it's one of the most famous terms in the game.
Next up, what do you call the fast overhand shot that starts
(01:13):
each point in tennis? That's right, it's called I
Serve. Every tennis point begins with a
serve and the player serving tries to hit the ball into the
opposite service box. Here's another one.
Which famous tournament is played in England and is known
for its players wearing all white?
(01:39):
The answer is Wimbledon. Wimbledon is the oldest tennis
tournament in the world and players must wear white clothing
when they compete. Let's go for a quick one.
How many players are on the court in a Double S tennis
match? The answer is 4IN double S2,
(02:00):
players are on each team. So there are four players on the
court in total. Now for question about the
court. What color are tennis balls most
commonly today? The answer is yellow.
Most tennis balls are bright yellow so they are easy to see
during fast-paced matches. Here's a fun fact with a
(02:21):
question Which country does tennis legend Rafael Nadal come
from? The answer is Spain.
Rafael Nadal is known for his incredible skills, especially on
clay courts, and he's from Spain.
Time for a quick math question. How many points does a player
need to win a standard game in tennis?
(02:43):
If they don't need to win by twopoints, the answer is 4 points.
To win a game, a player must score at least 4 points and be
ahead by at least two points. Now let's talk about Grand
Slams. How many Grand Slam tournaments
are there each year? The answer is 4.
(03:08):
The four Grand Slam tournaments are the Australian Open, French
Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open.
Here's a question about tennis legends.
Who's won the most Grand Slam singles titles in women's
tennis? The answer is Serena Williams.
She has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, more than any
(03:31):
other woman in the Open era. Switching to men's tennis.
Who was the first male player towin 20 Grand Slam singles
titles? The answer is Rodger Federer.
Federer was the first man to reach 20 Grand Slam singles
titles, and he is famous for hissmooth style and sportsmanship.
(03:54):
Let's try a question about scoring.
If both players have 40 points in a game, what is the score
called? The answer is deuce.
When the score is tied at 40 to 40, it's called deuce and a
player must win 2 points in a row to win the game from there.
Ready for a question about tennis history?
(04:15):
What year did tennis first become an Olympic sport for men?
The answer is 1896. Tennis was first played at the
Olympic Games in Athens, Greece in 1896.
Here's a question about court services.
Which Grand Slam tournament is played on clay courts?
(04:41):
The answer is the French Open. The French Open is played on red
clay courts at Roland Garros in Paris, France.
Let's see if you know this one. What is the name of the line at
the back of a tennis court whichmarks the boundary for serves?
The answer is the baseline. The baseline runs along the back
(05:03):
of the court and players must stand behind it to serve.
Here comes a question about speed.
What is the fastest recorded serve in men's professional
tennis? The answer is 163.7 mph hit by
Sam Groth from Australia in 2012.
(05:24):
That's faster than most cars drive on a highway.
Now let's talk about Double S What is it called when two
players on a team both miss the ball and it lands between them?
The answer is a campfire. This is a fun nickname when the
ball lands between 2 Double S partners and neither hits it.
(05:46):
Here's a question about famous sisters.
What are the first names of the Williams sisters?
Two of the greatest tennis players?
The answer is Serena and Venus. Serena Williams and Venus
Williams have both won many Grand Slam titles and are famous
for their amazing skills. Let's try a question about
(06:08):
equipment. What is the string part of a
tennis racquet called? The answer is the face or
strings. The face or strings is the part
of the racket that hits the ball.
Now a question about scoring again.
What is the score after the first point is one in a tennis
game? The answer is 15.
(06:34):
When a player wins the first point, their score goes from
love to 15. Here's a fun fact about the US
Open. What is the main stadium at the
US Open called? The answer is Arthur Ashe
Stadium. It is the largest tennis stadium
in the world and is named after the famous player Arthur Ashe.
(06:57):
Let's test your knowledge about tennis terms.
What is a let in tennis? The answer is when a serve hits
the net but still lands in the correct service box, the serve
does not count and the player gets to try again.
Here's a tricky one. What is the name of the area
between the singles sideline andthe double sideline on a tennis
(07:20):
court? The answer is the alley.
The alley is used only in doubleS matches and makes the court
wider. Next, a question about famous
trophies. What is the name of the trophy
given to the men's singles champion at Wimbledon?
(07:41):
The answer is the gentleman's singles trophy.
It is a large Gold Cup awarded to the winner of the men's
singles tournament. Let's talk about tennis balls
again. Before yellow became the
standard color, what color were tennis balls most often?
The answer is white. Tennis balls were usually white
(08:04):
until the late 1970s, when yellow became the standard.
To help TV viewers see them better, here's a question about
tennis around the world. Which country invented the
modern game of tennis? The answer is England.
The modern game of Lawn Tennis was first played in England in
(08:25):
the 1800s. Now for a quick question about
the net. How high is the net at the
center of a tennis court? The answer is 3 feet, or about
0.91 meters. The net is slightly higher at
the posts, but right in the middle it's 3 feet high.
Here's a question about a famouscomeback.
(08:47):
Who is the youngest player ever to win a Grand Slam singles
title in the Open era? The answer is Martina Hingis.
She won the Australian Open in 1997 at just 16 years old.
Let's switch to a question abouttennis language.
What does ace mean in tennis? The answer is a serve that lands
(09:14):
in the service box and is not touched by the opponent.
It's a great way to win a point quickly.
Now for something about tennis fashion.
What is the traditional dress code at Wimbledon?
The answer is all white clothing.
Players must wear almost entirely white outfits,
(09:35):
including hats, shoes and socks.Here's a question about tennis
and the weather. What is it called when a match
is stopped because of rain? The answer is a rain delay.
Matches are paused and resumed once the rain stops and the
court is dry. Now let's see if you know this.
(09:55):
What is the longest tennis matchever played?
The answer is 11 hours and 5 minutes.
John Isner and Nicholas Mahat played this record-breaking
match at Wimbledon in 2010. Ready for a question about
tennis champions? Who is the only player to win
(10:16):
the Golden Slam, which means winning all four Grand Slams and
the Olympic gold medal in one year?
The answer is Steffi Graf. She won all four Grand Slam
tournaments and the Olympic goldmedal in 1988.
Let's talk about teamwork in Double S tennis.
(10:37):
What is the special word for when both partners are
left-handed? The answer is lefty lefty.
A lefty lefty pair is rare and can sometimes give them an
advantage. Here's a question about old
tennis rules. In early tennis, what was used
instead of rackets? The answer is hands.
(11:04):
In early tennis, players used their hands to hit the ball
before rackets were invented. Let's try another one about the
ball. What is inside a standard tennis
ball that makes it bounce? The answer is pressurized air.
The rubber ball is filled with air under pressure, which gives
it that high bouncy action. Here's a question about a famous
(11:27):
tennis move. What is it called when a player
hits the ball before it bounces?The answer is a volley.
A volley happens when a player hits the ball in the air,
usually near the net. Now for question about tennis
scoring. What is a tie break used for in
tennis? The answer is to decide the
(11:53):
winner of a set when the score reaches six to six.
The first player to reach 7 points in the tie break with at
least a 2 point lead wins the set.
Let's talk about famous tennis families.
Which female tennis player has asister who is also a
professional player named Agnieszka?
(12:14):
The answer is Orzela Radwanska. She and her sister Agnieszka
Radwanska are both professional tennis players from Poland.
Here's a question about tennis records.
Who holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles
in men's tennis? The answer is Novak Djokovic.
(12:37):
He has won more Grand Slam singles titles than any other
male player in history. Now for question about tennis
equipment. What material were tennis
rackets originally made from? The answer is wood.
Early tennis rackets were made of wood before metal and
graphite became popular. Here's a question about
(12:59):
sportsmanship. What is it called when players
shake hands at the end of a match?
The answer is a handshake. Players show respect and good
sportsmanship by shaking hands at the net after the match ends.
Now it's time for the Super Challenge question.
This one is for true tennis trivia champions.
(13:22):
Which player won her first GrandSlam singles title at the US
Open in 1999 at age 17 and laterwent on to win 23 Grand Slam
singles titles? The answer is Serena Williams.
She won her first Grand Slam singles title at the US Open in
(13:43):
1999 and went on to become one of the greatest players in
tennis history. That's all for today's episode
of Kick Cast Daily. Thanks for joining in and
testing your tennis knowledge. Whether you aced every question
or learned something new, you'renow a tennis trivia pro.
Join us next time for more fun facts and awesome trivia.
(14:04):
Keep being curious and have a fantastic day.
Grab your. Breakfast.
Feeling fine, Adventures waiting.
Don't be late. Today's the.
Day we. Celebrate Kick Ass Daily starts
your day.
Spin the wheel, let's take a ride.
Sports and science bursting frominside a world of wonder.
Open wide. Come on kids, let's amplify kid
cats. Daily starts yours.
Welcome to Kick Ass Daily, wherewe bring news, trivia, fun
(00:29):
facts, and more just for curiouskids like you.
Today we're serving up a smashing episode all about
tennis trivia. Whether you've played tennis
before or just watched a match on TV, get ready to test your
knowledge and learn some awesomefacts about this fast-paced
sport. Grab your racket, Let's get
started. Here comes our first question.
(00:50):
What is it called when a player scores 0 points in tennis?
The answer is love. In tennis, when a player has
zero points, it's called love. No one knows exactly why, but
it's one of the most famous terms in the game.
Next up, what do you call the fast overhand shot that starts
(01:13):
each point in tennis? That's right, it's called I
Serve. Every tennis point begins with a
serve and the player serving tries to hit the ball into the
opposite service box. Here's another one.
Which famous tournament is played in England and is known
for its players wearing all white?
(01:39):
The answer is Wimbledon. Wimbledon is the oldest tennis
tournament in the world and players must wear white clothing
when they compete. Let's go for a quick one.
How many players are on the court in a Double S tennis
match? The answer is 4IN double S2,
(02:00):
players are on each team. So there are four players on the
court in total. Now for question about the
court. What color are tennis balls most
commonly today? The answer is yellow.
Most tennis balls are bright yellow so they are easy to see
during fast-paced matches. Here's a fun fact with a
(02:21):
question Which country does tennis legend Rafael Nadal come
from? The answer is Spain.
Rafael Nadal is known for his incredible skills, especially on
clay courts, and he's from Spain.
Time for a quick math question. How many points does a player
need to win a standard game in tennis?
(02:43):
If they don't need to win by twopoints, the answer is 4 points.
To win a game, a player must score at least 4 points and be
ahead by at least two points. Now let's talk about Grand
Slams. How many Grand Slam tournaments
are there each year? The answer is 4.
(03:08):
The four Grand Slam tournaments are the Australian Open, French
Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open.
Here's a question about tennis legends.
Who's won the most Grand Slam singles titles in women's
tennis? The answer is Serena Williams.
She has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, more than any
(03:31):
other woman in the Open era. Switching to men's tennis.
Who was the first male player towin 20 Grand Slam singles
titles? The answer is Rodger Federer.
Federer was the first man to reach 20 Grand Slam singles
titles, and he is famous for hissmooth style and sportsmanship.
(03:54):
Let's try a question about scoring.
If both players have 40 points in a game, what is the score
called? The answer is deuce.
When the score is tied at 40 to 40, it's called deuce and a
player must win 2 points in a row to win the game from there.
Ready for a question about tennis history?
(04:15):
What year did tennis first become an Olympic sport for men?
The answer is 1896. Tennis was first played at the
Olympic Games in Athens, Greece in 1896.
Here's a question about court services.
Which Grand Slam tournament is played on clay courts?
(04:41):
The answer is the French Open. The French Open is played on red
clay courts at Roland Garros in Paris, France.
Let's see if you know this one. What is the name of the line at
the back of a tennis court whichmarks the boundary for serves?
The answer is the baseline. The baseline runs along the back
(05:03):
of the court and players must stand behind it to serve.
Here comes a question about speed.
What is the fastest recorded serve in men's professional
tennis? The answer is 163.7 mph hit by
Sam Groth from Australia in 2012.
(05:24):
That's faster than most cars drive on a highway.
Now let's talk about Double S What is it called when two
players on a team both miss the ball and it lands between them?
The answer is a campfire. This is a fun nickname when the
ball lands between 2 Double S partners and neither hits it.
(05:46):
Here's a question about famous sisters.
What are the first names of the Williams sisters?
Two of the greatest tennis players?
The answer is Serena and Venus. Serena Williams and Venus
Williams have both won many Grand Slam titles and are famous
for their amazing skills. Let's try a question about
(06:08):
equipment. What is the string part of a
tennis racquet called? The answer is the face or
strings. The face or strings is the part
of the racket that hits the ball.
Now a question about scoring again.
What is the score after the first point is one in a tennis
game? The answer is 15.
(06:34):
When a player wins the first point, their score goes from
love to 15. Here's a fun fact about the US
Open. What is the main stadium at the
US Open called? The answer is Arthur Ashe
Stadium. It is the largest tennis stadium
in the world and is named after the famous player Arthur Ashe.
(06:57):
Let's test your knowledge about tennis terms.
What is a let in tennis? The answer is when a serve hits
the net but still lands in the correct service box, the serve
does not count and the player gets to try again.
Here's a tricky one. What is the name of the area
between the singles sideline andthe double sideline on a tennis
(07:20):
court? The answer is the alley.
The alley is used only in doubleS matches and makes the court
wider. Next, a question about famous
trophies. What is the name of the trophy
given to the men's singles champion at Wimbledon?
(07:41):
The answer is the gentleman's singles trophy.
It is a large Gold Cup awarded to the winner of the men's
singles tournament. Let's talk about tennis balls
again. Before yellow became the
standard color, what color were tennis balls most often?
The answer is white. Tennis balls were usually white
(08:04):
until the late 1970s, when yellow became the standard.
To help TV viewers see them better, here's a question about
tennis around the world. Which country invented the
modern game of tennis? The answer is England.
The modern game of Lawn Tennis was first played in England in
(08:25):
the 1800s. Now for a quick question about
the net. How high is the net at the
center of a tennis court? The answer is 3 feet, or about
0.91 meters. The net is slightly higher at
the posts, but right in the middle it's 3 feet high.
Here's a question about a famouscomeback.
(08:47):
Who is the youngest player ever to win a Grand Slam singles
title in the Open era? The answer is Martina Hingis.
She won the Australian Open in 1997 at just 16 years old.
Let's switch to a question abouttennis language.
What does ace mean in tennis? The answer is a serve that lands
(09:14):
in the service box and is not touched by the opponent.
It's a great way to win a point quickly.
Now for something about tennis fashion.
What is the traditional dress code at Wimbledon?
The answer is all white clothing.
Players must wear almost entirely white outfits,
(09:35):
including hats, shoes and socks.Here's a question about tennis
and the weather. What is it called when a match
is stopped because of rain? The answer is a rain delay.
Matches are paused and resumed once the rain stops and the
court is dry. Now let's see if you know this.
(09:55):
What is the longest tennis matchever played?
The answer is 11 hours and 5 minutes.
John Isner and Nicholas Mahat played this record-breaking
match at Wimbledon in 2010. Ready for a question about
tennis champions? Who is the only player to win
(10:16):
the Golden Slam, which means winning all four Grand Slams and
the Olympic gold medal in one year?
The answer is Steffi Graf. She won all four Grand Slam
tournaments and the Olympic goldmedal in 1988.
Let's talk about teamwork in Double S tennis.
(10:37):
What is the special word for when both partners are
left-handed? The answer is lefty lefty.
A lefty lefty pair is rare and can sometimes give them an
advantage. Here's a question about old
tennis rules. In early tennis, what was used
instead of rackets? The answer is hands.
(11:04):
In early tennis, players used their hands to hit the ball
before rackets were invented. Let's try another one about the
ball. What is inside a standard tennis
ball that makes it bounce? The answer is pressurized air.
The rubber ball is filled with air under pressure, which gives
it that high bouncy action. Here's a question about a famous
(11:27):
tennis move. What is it called when a player
hits the ball before it bounces?The answer is a volley.
A volley happens when a player hits the ball in the air,
usually near the net. Now for question about tennis
scoring. What is a tie break used for in
tennis? The answer is to decide the
(11:53):
winner of a set when the score reaches six to six.
The first player to reach 7 points in the tie break with at
least a 2 point lead wins the set.
Let's talk about famous tennis families.
Which female tennis player has asister who is also a
professional player named Agnieszka?
(12:14):
The answer is Orzela Radwanska. She and her sister Agnieszka
Radwanska are both professional tennis players from Poland.
Here's a question about tennis records.
Who holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles
in men's tennis? The answer is Novak Djokovic.
(12:37):
He has won more Grand Slam singles titles than any other
male player in history. Now for question about tennis
equipment. What material were tennis
rackets originally made from? The answer is wood.
Early tennis rackets were made of wood before metal and
graphite became popular. Here's a question about
(12:59):
sportsmanship. What is it called when players
shake hands at the end of a match?
The answer is a handshake. Players show respect and good
sportsmanship by shaking hands at the net after the match ends.
Now it's time for the Super Challenge question.
This one is for true tennis trivia champions.
(13:22):
Which player won her first GrandSlam singles title at the US
Open in 1999 at age 17 and laterwent on to win 23 Grand Slam
singles titles? The answer is Serena Williams.
She won her first Grand Slam singles title at the US Open in
(13:43):
1999 and went on to become one of the greatest players in
tennis history. That's all for today's episode
of Kick Cast Daily. Thanks for joining in and
testing your tennis knowledge. Whether you aced every question
or learned something new, you'renow a tennis trivia pro.
Join us next time for more fun facts and awesome trivia.
(14:04):
Keep being curious and have a fantastic day.
Grab your. Breakfast.
Feeling fine, Adventures waiting.
Don't be late. Today's the.
Day we. Celebrate Kick Ass Daily starts
your day.
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