UPSC Prelims 2006 Q80: Current Affairs – Tennis Grand Slams
Whom did Croatia defeat in the Davis Cup - 2005 Finals to win the Davis Cup - 2005?
- (a) United States of America
- (b) Argentina
- (c) Slovak Republic
- (d) Spain
Answer: (c) Slovak Republic
Explanation
Davis Cup 2005 final
| Option | Result against Croatia in the final |
|---|---|
| United States of America | Not the finalist |
| Argentina | Not the finalist |
| Slovak Republic | Defeated by Croatia 3-2 in Bratislava, December 2005 |
| Spain | Not the finalist |
Croatia won the 2005 Davis Cup by beating the Slovak Republic in the final.
Answer: (c) Slovak Republic.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. The United States did not play Croatia in the 2005 final.
- (b) Incorrect. Argentina was not Croatia's finals opponent.
- (c) CORRECT. Croatia defeated the Slovak Republic in the 2005 Davis Cup final.
- (d) Incorrect. Spain was not Croatia's finals opponent.
Key point
Croatia beat the Slovak Republic in the 2005 Davis Cup final to win the title.
Remember
Croatia won the 2005 Davis Cup against the Slovak Republic.
Common mistakes
- Assuming a traditional tennis power such as the USA or Spain reached the final.
- Confusing Slovakia with Slovenia.
- Mixing up the 2005 final with other Davis Cup years.
Exam tip
Davis Cup 2005: Croatia (champion) versus Slovak Republic (runner-up).
Sources
- International Tennis Federation — Davis Cup: 2005 final, Croatia v Slovak Republic (Bratislava, 2–4 December 2005)
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Davis Cup