UPSC Prelims 2003 Q72: Current Affairs – Tennis Grand Slams
Who won the title in the finals of French Open men’s singles tennis championship in the year
2002?
- (a) Albert Costa
- (b) Juan Carlos Ferrero
- (c) Andre Agassi
- (d) Pete Sampras
Answer: (a) Albert Costa
Explanation
French Open men's singles, 2002
| Player | Link |
|---|---|
| Albert Costa | Champion, beating Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final |
| Juan Carlos Ferrero | Runner-up in 2002, champion in 2003 |
| Andre Agassi | Won in 1999 |
| Pete Sampras | Never won the French Open |
Albert Costa of Spain won the French Open men's singles in 2002.
Answer: (a) Albert Costa.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. Costa beat Ferrero in the 2002 final.
- (b) Incorrect. Ferrero lost the 2002 final and won in 2003.
- (c) Incorrect. Agassi won in 1999.
- (d) Incorrect. Sampras never won the French Open.
Key point
French Open men: 2001 Kuerten, 2002 Costa, 2003 Ferrero, 2004 Gaudio.
Remember
Albert Costa won the French Open in 2002.
Common mistakes
- Choosing Ferrero, champion a year later.
- Forgetting that Sampras never won the title.
- Mixing it up with Agassi's 1999 win.
Exam tip
Spanish clay-court winners: Costa 2002, Ferrero 2003, Moya 1998.
Sources
- Roland Garros — past champions
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — French Open