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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 48

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q48

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Who among the following won his record 8th Men's singles title in the Australian Open 2020, at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne?
 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Novak Djokovic.

  • Novak Djokovic won his record 8th Men's singles title in the Australian Open 2020, at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.
  • In the Australian Open 2020, Novak Djokovic of Serbia defeated Dominic Thiem of Austria in a thrilling five-set match (3–2) to win the Men's Singles title.
  • With this victory, Djokovic won his 17th Grand Slam title and broke his own world record for the most Australian Open titles. This win also helped him regain the No. 1 spot in the ATP world rankings.
  • The Australian Open is held annually in January at Melbourne Park, located in Melbourne, Australia.
  • The Australian Open was started in 1905 in only the Men Singles category, by the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia.