Weekly quiz questions: 1 February 2026

Ciao struggling pub quiz masters! What a week for tennis fans, with two dramatic finals down in Melbourne. We've also got lingerie stunts, grim clocks, trade deals, and the Winter Olympics just around the corner. Let's get into it.

The questions

1The Australian Open women's singles final saw the world number one go down in three sets on Saturday. Who won the Women's singles Australian Open final?

Answer:Elena Rybakina(click to reveal)

The Kazakhstani player won 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 under a closed roof at Rod Laver Arena. It's her first Australian Open crown, adding to her 2022 Wimbledon title. She's now 10-0 in her last ten matches against top-10 players.

2Who won the Australian Open tournament on the men's side?

Answer:Carlos Alcaraz(click to reveal)

He fought back to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 for his seventh major title. The victory also ended his opponent's perfect 10-0 record in Australian Open finals.

3The Grammy Awards air tonight with the same host for a record-tying sixth time. Who is presenting the ceremony for the final time?

Answer:Trevor Noah(click to reveal)

The former Daily Show host is helming the Grammys one last time before the Recording Academy's deal with CBS ends. He's also nominated this year for narrating a children's audiobook.

4The Australian Open men's champion became the youngest player ever to complete a career Grand Slam. How many other men in history have achieved this feat?

Answer:Eight - Fred Perry, Don Budge, Roy Emerson, Rod Laver, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic(click to reveal)

At 22, he beat Don Budge's 1938 record as the youngest to do it.

5An American ICU nurse was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24th during protests over immigration enforcement. What was their name?

Answer:Alex Pretti(click to reveal)

The 37-year-old worked for the VA and was killed by Customs and Border Protection agents. His death sparked further protests and led to the removal of Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino from Minnesota.

6Scientists announced the Doomsday Clock's new time this week, moving it closer to midnight than ever before. How many seconds to midnight is it now set at?

Answer:85 seconds(click to reveal)

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the clock from 89 seconds, citing nuclear tensions, climate change, and AI risks.

7Which famous Hollywood actress launched a new lingerie brand this week backed by Jeff Bezos?

Answer:Sydney Sweeney(click to reveal)

Pronounced "siren," the brand offers 44 sizes from 30B to 42DDD. To promote the launch, she and her friends controversially draped the Hollywood Sign with bras, a stunt the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce confirmed was unauthorised.

8The Winter Olympics kick off next week with the opening ceremony on February 6th. What location is hosting the Games? (not just country)

Answer:Milano Cortina(click to reveal)

The 2026 Games are spread across the north of the country, with ice events and alpine events around taking place about 250 miles apart. The opening ceremony will be held at San Siro stadium.

9Which European country announced this week that it will offer amnesty to nearly half a million undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers?

Answer:Spain(click to reveal)

Immigrants who arrived before December 31, 2025 and can prove five months of residency will receive up to one year of legal status plus permission to work. It's one of the largest such programmes in Europe.

10The European Union signed a major free trade agreement this week, eliminating tariffs on metals, plastics, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. With which country?

Answer:India(click to reveal)

The deal marks a significant step in EU-India relations after years of negotiations. It's one of the most comprehensive trade agreements either side has signed.

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