UPSC Prelims 2002 Q72: Current Affairs – Tennis Grand Slams
In the year 2001,
in which one of the following Women’s Singles events did Venus Williams defeat Serena Williams
to win the title?
- (a) Australian Open 2001
- (b) French Open 2001
- (c) Wimbledon 2001
- (d) US Open 2001
Answer: (d) US Open 2001
Explanation
Venus Williams versus Serena Williams in 2001
| Grand Slam 2001 | Women's singles winner |
|---|---|
| US Open 2001 | Venus Williams beat Serena Williams in the final, a Slam final between the two sisters |
| Wimbledon 2001 | Venus Williams beat Justine Henin |
| French Open 2001 | Jennifer Capriati beat Kim Clijsters |
| Australian Open 2001 | Jennifer Capriati beat Martina Hingis |
In the 2001 US Open final, Venus Williams beat her sister Serena Williams in straight sets, in a Grand Slam final between the two sisters. Venus won Wimbledon too, but against Henin.
Answer: (d) US Open 2001.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Capriati won the 2001 Australian Open.
- (b) Incorrect. Capriati won the 2001 French Open.
- (c) Incorrect. Venus won Wimbledon 2001 but beat Justine Henin.
- (d) CORRECT. Venus defeated Serena in the 2001 US Open final.
Key point
2001 women's Slams: Capriati (Aus, French), Venus (Wimbledon, US Open); the Williams sisters met in the US Open final.
Remember
US Open 2001: Venus beat Serena.
Common mistakes
- Choosing Wimbledon where Venus also won.
- Mixing it with the 2002 French Open final, where Serena won.
- Not recalling that the 2001 US Open final was a sibling final.
Exam tip
Final between sisters + 2001 = US Open.
Sources
- WTA — Grand Slam results 2001
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Venus Williams