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Q47 (IAS/2026) Miscellaneous & General Knowledge › Sports, Games & Awards Official Key

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.

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: A

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The four Grand Slam tournaments (Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open) operate through a shared governance structure known as Grand Slam Tennis (GST). This partnership manages sporting competition matters, including the Grand Slam Tournament Rules, Regulations, and Code of Conduct.

Statement 2 is correct: According to the Official Grand Slam Rule Book, the tournaments are open for entry to all internationally ranked tennis players based on merit and without discrimination, provided they have reached the age of 14.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Grand Slam Rule Book explicitly states under its tournament regulations that there shall be no limitation as to the number of Wild Cards a player may receive to compete in the Grand Slam Tournaments.

Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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