Tennis (Sports) (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

21. As of 15 January 2020, who among the following was the number one ranked male tennis player in the ATP Rankings? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 14.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Roger Federer
(b) Novak Djokovic
(c) Daniil Medvedev
(d) Rafael Nadal

Correct Answer: (d) Rafael Nadal

Solution:As of January 15, 2020, Rafael Nadal of Spain was the number one ranked male tennis player in the ATP rankings. Currently, Novak Djokovic of Servia is the number one ranked player.

As of August 2022, The world's number one is Daniil Medvedev from Russia.

22. As of 15 January 2020, who among the following was the number one ranked women tennis player in the WTA rankings? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Serena Williams
(b) Karolina Pliskova
(c) Simona Halep
(d) Ashleigh Barty

Correct Answer: (d) Ashleigh Barty

Solution:As of January 15, 2020, and currently the number one female tennis player in the WTA rankings is Ashleigh Barty (Australia).

As of 2022, Iga Swiatek from Poland is the number one female tennis player in the WTA rankings.

23. Who among the following lifted the 'WTA Hobart International' tennis trophy with partner Nadiia Kichenok in January 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.10.2020 (Shift-III)]

(a) Ankita Raina
(b) Rushmi Chakravarthi
(c) Sania Mirza
(d) Karman Kaur Thandi

Correct Answer: (c) Sania Mirza

Solution:Indian women's tennis players Sania Mirza and Nadia Kitchenock won the doubles title of the WTA Hobart International Tennis Trophy in January 2020, while the WTA singles title of the Hobart International Tennis Trophy was won by Elena Andreyevna Rybakina (Russia).

24. Which of the following nations won the inaugural ATP Cup Tennis Tournament in January 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 18.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Serbia
(b) Spain
(c) Switzerland
(d) Germany

Correct Answer: (a) Serbia

Solution:Serbia won the Inaugural ATP Cup tennis tournament in January 2020. On January 12, 2020, Serbia defeated Spain 2-1 in the final in Sydney to win the first edition of the ATP Cup.

Note: Canada won the ATP Cup Tennis Tournament (2022), defeating Spain 2-0 in the final.

25. How many Grand Slam tournaments are played in a year in tennis? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) 3
(b) 6
(c) 5
(d) 4

Correct Answer: (d) 4

Solution:In tennis, 4 Grand Slam tournaments are played in a year. These 4 Grand Slam tournaments include Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.

26. In which sport does Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan represent India? [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 30.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Kabaddi
(b) Tennis
(c) Judo
(d) Javelin throw

Correct Answer: (b) Tennis

Solution:Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan is a professional Indian tennis player who belongs to the state of Tamil Nadu.

27. Who won the 2017 men's singles Wimbledon Championship? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 19.09.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Roger Federer
(b) Andy Murray
(c) Novak Djokovic
(d) Rafael Nadal

Correct Answer: (a) Roger Federer

Solution:At the 2017 Wimbledon Championships, Switzerland's Roger Federer won the men's singles title, while Croatia's Marin Cilic was runner-up. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) won the men's singles title at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships.

Note: The 2022 Wimbledon Championships was a Grand Slam tier tennis tournament that took place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. Novak Djokovic successfully defended his gentlemen's singles title to claim his 21st major title, defeating Nick Kyrgios in the final.

28. Who among the following was the Australian Open 2020 women's singles winner? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 16.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Sofia Kenin
(b) Serena Williams
(c) Garbine Muguruza
(d) Simona Halep

Correct Answer: (a) Sofia Kenin

Solution:At the Australian Open 2020, the women's singles title was won by Sofia Kenin of America by defeating Garbine Muguruza of Spain. Rafael Nadal of Spain won the men's singles title at the Australian Open 2022 and Ashleigh Barty of Australia won the women's singles title.

29. Who was the Australian Open Women's Singles champion in 2021? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 21.04.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Serena Williams
(b) Venus Williams
(c) Jennifer Brady
(d) Naomi Osaka

Correct Answer: (d) Naomi Osaka

Solution:Naomi Osaka won her fourth Grand Slam title, adding a second Australian Open to her twin US Open triumphs. She won the title after beating USA's Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3 in the 2021 Australian Open women's singles final in Melbourne. Osaka became the first woman since Monica Seles, and the first player since Roger Federer to win her first four Grand Slam finals.

Note- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina in the final to win the womens singles tennis title at the 2023 australia open.

30. Who won the Australian Open title of 2020 in the Men's singles event held in Melbourne? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 18.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Rajeev Ram
(b) Novak Djokovic
(c) Dominic Thiem
(d) Joe Salisbury

Correct Answer: (b) Novak Djokovic

Solution:Novak Djokovic (Serbia) won the men's singles title of the Australian Open 2020 held in Melbourne by defeating Dominic Thiem (Austria). Rafael Nadal (Spain) won the Australian Open, 2022 men's singles title by defeating Daniil Medvedev (Russia).

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