Tennis player Bill Tilden plays in 1930s

Big Bill Tilden, once hailed as the greatest all-around tennis player by Grantland Rice, faced a tragic end. Despite his fame and success, he died almost penniless at 60 in a small Hollywood apartment. Many of his trophies ended up in pawn shops, yet his contributions to tennis remain untarnished and celebrated.

Who recognized Big Bill Tilden as the greatest all-around player in history?

• A renowned sportswriter

• A famous tennis coach

• A fellow tennis player

• A Hollywood actor

What was the financial state of Big Bill Tilden towards the end of his life?

• He was almost penniless

• He was financially stable

• He had moderate savings

• He was wealthy and lived in luxury

Where did most of Tilden's trophies end up?

• In a tennis club

• In a museum

• In his family home

• In Los Angeles pawn shops

What is said about the silver loving cups Tilden won?

• They were known to tarnish

• They were kept in pristine condition

• They were lost in a fire

• They were displayed in a gallery

How is Tilden's contribution to tennis described?

• It will remain unmarked for all time

• It is overshadowed by others

• It is likely to be forgotten

• It is controversial