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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 29

SSC GD Constable (English) - 2nd December 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q29

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Which among the following is the oldest running Grand Slam tennis tournament?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Wimbledon.

  • Wimbledon Championship is the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament and  also the oldest tennis tournament in the world.
  • The only Grand Slam tournament played exclusively on a grass court is considered the most prestigious as well, having been played for over 145 years.
  • Wimbledon includes a traditional all-white dress code for the competitors and royal patronage, the grand prize being 2.5 million dollars.
  • The tournament was canceled for the first time since World War II in 2020 due to COVID-19.