UPSC Prelims 2004 Q115: Current Affairs – Tennis Grand Slams
In the well - known Tennis doubles team, Max Mirnyi - the partner of Mahesh Bhupathi,
comes
from which of the following countries?
- (a) Italy
- (b) Sweden
- (c) Belarus
- (d) Croatia
Answer: (c) Belarus
Explanation
Max Mirnyi, partner of Mahesh Bhupathi
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| Belarus | Yes — Max Mirnyi was born in Minsk |
| Italy | No |
| Sweden | No |
| Croatia | No |
Max Mirnyi, Mahesh Bhupathi's doubles partner, is from Belarus; the pair won the French Open and Wimbledon men's doubles titles in 2004, and Mirnyi was born in Minsk.
Answer: (c) Belarus.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Mirnyi is not Italian.
- (b) Incorrect. Mirnyi is not Swedish.
- (c) CORRECT. Max Mirnyi is from Belarus.
- (d) Incorrect. Mirnyi is not Croatian.
Key point
Bhupathi's partners: Leander Paes (India), Max Mirnyi (Belarus), Todd Woodbridge (Australia).
Remember
Max Mirnyi is from Belarus.
Common mistakes
- Choosing Croatia for Ivanisevic's doubles link.
- Mixing Mirnyi with the Swedish doubles players.
- Forgetting the Paes-Bhupathi pair of India.
Exam tip
Mirnyi and Bhupathi won Wimbledon and French Open doubles in 2004.
Sources
- Association of Tennis Professionals — Mahesh Bhupathi: player biography
- International Tennis Federation — Max Mirnyi: player biography