UPSC Prelims 2005 Q26: Current Affairs – Tennis Grand Slams
Which countries played in the Lawn Tennis Davis Cup Final in the year 2004?
- (a) Switzerland and United States of America
- (b) Spain and United States of America
- (c) Australia and Argentina
- (d) Sweden and Belgium
Answer: (b) Spain and United States of America
Explanation
Davis Cup Final 2004
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Finalists | Spain and the United States of America |
| Venue | Seville, Spain |
| Result | Spain won 3-2 (Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal featured) |
| Switzerland, Australia, Sweden | Not in the 2004 final |
The 2004 Davis Cup final was played between Spain and the United States, and Spain won the tie 3-2.
Answer: (b) Spain and United States of America.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Switzerland did not reach the 2004 final.
- (b) CORRECT. Spain beat the United States in the 2004 final at Seville.
- (c) Incorrect. Australia and Argentina met in earlier finals, not 2004.
- (d) Incorrect. Sweden and Belgium did not contest the 2004 final.
Key point
Davis Cup 2004: Spain 3, United States 2, at Seville.
Remember
Spain beat the USA in the 2004 Davis Cup final.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the Davis Cup (men's team event) with the Fed Cup.
- Picking Australia because it is a traditional Davis Cup power.
- Mixing up years, since the 2003 final was Australia vs Spain.
Exam tip
Davis Cup: Spain won in 2000, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2011.
Sources
- International Tennis Federation — Davis Cup history
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Davis Cup