Official Question UPSC 2026
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:
Solution & Analysis
Answer: C
Let us examine the official Grand Slam Rule Book to verify these regulations:
•Statement 1 is Correct: The Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open are unified under a shared governance structure known as the Grand Slam Board (GSB). This board maintains the unified rulebook and manages relations with global bodies like the ATP and WTA.
•Statement 2 is Incorrect: The rulebook's "Open Competition" section does not allow all ranked players to enter. While players must indeed be over 14, they must also possess an established ranking of 500 or better. Being merely 'internationally ranked' (e.g., ranked 1,200) is insufficient for entry.
•Statement 3 is Incorrect: While a specific tournament only has a limited number of wildcard slots available per draw, there is absolutely no limit on how many wildcards a specific individual player can receive over their career. The rulebook explicitly contains a "No Limitation" clause for players.
Conclusion: Based strictly on the official rulebook, only Statement 1 is factually correct. (Note: While factual analysis points to C, candidates should always cross-reference the final official UPSC key for discrepancies).