UPSC Prelims 2009 Q125: Current Affairs – Tennis Grand Slams
When Leander Paes won the "mixed doubles" at the US Open in the year 2008, who of the
following was his partner ?
- (a) Ana Ivanovic
- (b) Cara Black
- (c) Dinara Safina
- (d) Jelena Jankovic
Answer: (b) Cara Black
Explanation
Leander Paes's mixed doubles partner at the 2008 US Open
This Indian tennis legend won a Grand Slam mixed doubles title with a specific international partner.
| Option | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Ana Ivanovic | Incorrect | Not Paes's partner for this specific title |
| (b) Cara Black | Correct | Leander Paes won the 2008 US Open mixed doubles title partnering with Cara Black of Zimbabwe |
| (c) Dinara Safina | Incorrect | Not Paes's partner for this title |
| (d) Jelena Jankovic | Incorrect | Not Paes's partner for this title |
2008 US Open mixed doubles facts:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Winners | Leander Paes and Cara Black |
| Nationality (Cara Black) | Zimbabwe |
Answer: (b) Cara Black.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Ana Ivanovic was not Paes's partner for this title.
- (b) CORRECT. Cara Black partnered with Paes to win the 2008 US Open mixed doubles.
- (c) Incorrect. Dinara Safina was not Paes's partner for this title.
- (d) Incorrect. Jelena Jankovic was also not Paes's partner for this title.
Key point
Leander Paes won the 2008 US Open mixed doubles title with Cara Black of Zimbabwe as his partner.
Remember
Leander Paes won the 2008 US Open mixed doubles with Cara Black.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Cara Black with other prominent female tennis players of that era.
- Not knowing the specific 2008 US Open partnership detail.
- Mixing up Paes's various doubles partnerships across different years and tournaments.
Exam tip
Leander Paes's 2008 US Open mixed doubles partner = Cara Black. A specific, named sports-partnership fact.
Sources
- International Tennis Federation — Grand Slam champions: US Open 2008, mixed doubles (Cara Black and Leander Paes)
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Leander Paes