UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2026

Which of the following statements with regard to the Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments is/are correct? 1. The tournaments have a shared governance structure establishing the partnership among the four Grand Slam tournaments. 2. They are open for entry to all internationally ranked tennis players above the age of 14. 3. There is a limitation on the number of 'Wild Cards' a player may receive to compete in a Grand Slam Tournament. Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1 only

Explanation

The four Grand Slam tournaments operate through a shared governance structure known as the Grand Slam Board, making statement 1 correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because entry is not open to every internationally ranked player above 14; ranking and other eligibility requirements apply. Statement 3 is incorrect because the rules do not impose a player-wise lifetime or career limit on the number of Wild Cards that can be received.

Topics: international relations, sports, sports governance, tennis