Q. Consider the following statements about the Australian Open:
1.It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments and is played on hard courts at Melbourne Park.
2.It is the only Grand Slam tournament played on clay courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: The Australian Open is held annually at Melbourne Park, and since 1988 it has been played on hard courts.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The French Open is played on clay courts; the Australian Open is played on hard courts.

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