Don McNeill Vs Bobby Riggs In Men's Tennis Singles At 1940 US Open

Don McNeill Vs Bobby Riggs In Men's Tennis Singles At 1940 US Open

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The video covers a thrilling tennis match where spectators, including Donald Bud, watch McNeil, an Oklahoma farm boy, face off against Riggs, a top-seeded star. Riggs initially takes the lead by winning the first two sets. However, as the match progresses, McNeil gains momentum, capitalizing on Riggs' errors. The crowd supports McNeil, who ultimately triumphs after five intense sets, marking his rise as a new tennis champion.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was present as a spectator during the tennis match finale?

Serena Williams

Roger Federer

Donald Bud

Rafael Nadal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which player took the lead by winning the first two sets?

Riggs

Federer

Nadal

McNeil

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the crowd's reaction as McNeil started to catch up with Riggs?

They cheered for Riggs

They rallied to support McNeil

They left the stadium

They booed McNeil

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for Riggs' faltering performance?

Injury

Telling errors

Lack of practice

Weather conditions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who emerged as the new tennis champion after the match?

Roger Federer

Rafael Nadal

Don McNeil

Serena Williams