UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 63
Which of the following statements with regard to the Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments is/are correct?
- The tournaments have a shared governance structure establishing the partnership among the four Grand Slam tournaments.
- They are open for entry to all internationally ranked tennis players above the age of 14.
- 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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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: The four Grand Slam tournaments cooperate through their Grand Slam governance arrangements, and ranked players above applicable minimum ages may seek entry, subject to rankings and draw rules.
Statement-wise Analysis:
Statement 1: Correct - The four tournaments coordinate through a shared Grand Slam rule/governance structure.
Statement 2: Correct - Eligible internationally ranked players above the stated age threshold may enter qualifying or main draws, subject to rank and entry requirements.
Statement 3: Incorrect - The statement that an individual is categorically limited in how many Grand Slam wild cards they may receive is not the relevant general rule.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - This option includes the supported item(s) and excludes the unsupported ones.
B: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3 and omits supported item(s) 1.
C: Incorrect - Omits supported item(s) 2.
D: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3.
Review note: Age thresholds and wild-card allocation rules have changed; verify the precise 2026 Grand Slam Rule Book rather than treating any player above 14 as guaranteed an entry.