SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 44

SSC GD Constable (English) - 17th November 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q44

________ became the first Indian to win a singles match at the US Open in seven
years in September 2020.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Sumit Nagal.

  • One of the brightest tennis players in the country, Sumit Nagal is a junior Wimbeldon doubles champion, winning the tournament in 2015.
  • Nagal was inducted into VKF in the year 2017.
  • Nagal won his first ATP Challenger title at Buenos Aires in October 2019. His career best ranking is 128.
  • He made his Grand Slam debut in 2019 at the U.S Open against Roger Federer.
  • Youngest Indian to qualify for a Grand Slam singles event main draw in the last 25 years.