GRAND SLAM FOR LAVER

GRAND SLAM FOR LAVER

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The transcript highlights Rod Laver's remarkable year, where he won the Grand Slam by securing victories at the Australian, French, Wimbledon, and American championships. It compares his achievements to Donald Budge's historic performance in 1938. The video also touches on Laver's decision not to turn professional yet, unlike Budge.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presented Rod Laver with the Wimbledon trophy?

The Queen

The President

The Prime Minister

The Duke

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which championship did Rod Laver win to complete his Grand Slam?

French Open

Wimbledon

American Championship

Australian Open

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Rod Laver's opponent in the American championship final?

Gene Mako

Roy Emerson

John McEnroe

Donald Budge

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Donald Budge achieve the Grand Slam before Rod Laver?

1968

1958

1948

1938

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable difference between Rod Laver and Donald Budge's careers?

Laver turned pro, Budge did not

Budge turned pro, Laver did not

Both remained amateurs

Both turned pro