Grand Slams — Set 6
Sports · ग्रैंड स्लैम · Questions 51–60 of 60
Which is the oldest Grand Slam tournament in the world?
Correct Answer: D. Wimbledon
• **Wimbledon oldest** = World's oldest tennis tournament, founded 1877. • **Most prestigious event** — Outdoor grass courts throughout history. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Australian Open: Founded 1905; US Open: Founded 1881; French Open: Founded 1891.
On which surface is the French Open played?
Correct Answer: B. Clay
• **French Open clay court** = World's premier clay championship. • **Slower game physics** — Physically demanding; only clay Grand Slam. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Grass: Wimbledon surface; Carpet: Not used in majors; Hard: Australian/US courts.
Which Grand Slam is the first major of the calendar year?
Correct Answer: C. Australian Open
• **Australian Open January** = First Grand Slam of annual cycle. • **Last fortnight January** — High temperatures, blue hard courts famous. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: US Open: August final major; French Open: May dates; Wimbledon: June-July schedule.
Which tournament is played at the Roland Garros stadium?
Correct Answer: D. French Open
• **French Open Roland Garros** = Venue name in Paris. • **Famous red clay courts** — Named after aviator Roland Garros. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Wimbledon: Different venue, London; US Open: Flushing Meadows; Australian: Melbourne Park.
Which Grand Slam is the only one played on grass courts?
Correct Answer: D. Wimbledon
• **Wimbledon grass only** = Original tennis surface, still used. • **Exactly 8mm height** — Maintained precisely; high maintenance required. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: French Open: Clay courts; Australian Open: Hard courts; US Open: Hard court surface.
Which city hosts the Australian Open?
Correct Answer: A. Melbourne
• **Melbourne Park host** = Australian Open permanent home since 1988. • **Southern Hemisphere major** — Biggest sporting event in region. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Perth: Not host city; Brisbane: Different location; Sydney: Not Australian Open venue.
What is the surface of the US Open and Australian Open?
Correct Answer: B. Hard Court
• **US & Australian hard courts** = Concrete/asphalt with synthetic layer. • **Medium-fast play** — Both majors on hard surface. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Clay: French Open only; Grass: Wimbledon sole venue; Wood: Not Grand Slam.
How many Grand Slam tournaments are held annually in professional tennis?
Correct Answer: B. Four
• **Four Grand Slams annually** = Australian, French, Wimbledon, US Open. • **Majors terminology** — Highest ranking points and prize money. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Two: Not enough majors; Three: Missing one major; Five: Too many annually.
Which Grand Slam is played in New York City?
Correct Answer: D. US Open
• **US Open New York** = Flushing Meadows annual venue. • **Final Grand Slam** — Calendar year conclusion in August. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Australian Open: Melbourne venue; French Open: Paris location; Wimbledon: London, England.
What is the nickname for the Wimbledon trophy awarded to women?
Correct Answer: B. The Venus Rosewater Dish
• **Venus Rosewater Dish** = Wimbledon Ladies' Singles Trophy official name. • **Sterling silver with mythological** — Awarded since 1886; iconic design. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Silver Salver: Generic description; Gold Plate: Wrong metal; Diamond Tray: Not Wimbledon.