Which of the following statements with regard to the Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments is/are correct ? 1. The tournaments have a shared governance structure establishing the partnership among the four Grand Slam tournaments. 2. They are open for entry to all internationally ranked tennis players above the age of 14. 3. There is a limitation on the number of 'Wild Cards' a player may receive to compete in a Grand Slam Tournament. Select the answer using the code given below :
A
1 and 2 only
Correct answer
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The Grand Slam Rule Book bears out statements 1 and 2. The four tournaments (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open) work together through Grand Slam Tennis, a shared governance structure run by a board of the four tournament chairs. They are open for entry to internationally ranked players, and minors under the age of 14 are not eligible. Statement 3 is wrong: the Rule Book says there shall be no limitation on the number of wild cards a player may receive.
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