UPSC Prelims 2026 Question:

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.
   
   

Select the answer using the code given below:

Explanation:  

Grand Slam Tennis refers to the partnership among the four Grand Slam tournaments: Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open. These tournaments have a shared governance structure and follow the Grand  Slam Rule Book for common rules on tournament operations, player entry and other regulatory matters. 

• The Grand Slam tournaments have a shared governance structure establishing the partnership among the four Grand Slam tournaments. This shared structure helps maintain coordination among the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and US Open. So, statement 1 is correct. 
• The four Grand Slam tournaments are open for entry to internationally ranked tennis players with a ranking of 500 or better, subject to the prescribed conditions, and minors below 14 years are not eligible for entry. So, statement 2 is correct. 
• There is no general limitation on the number of wild cards a player may receive to compete in Grand Slam tournaments. While each tournament has a fixed number of wild card places in the draw, the rules do not impose a player-wise limit on how many Grand Slam wild cards a player may receive. So, statement 3 is not correct.
  
  

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.