French Open tennis tournament
French Open tennis tournament
Context:
The latest French Open tennis tournament commences amidst intense athletic pursuits for historic career milestones alongside player disputes regarding tournament prize money distribution.
Facts for Prelims:
Grand Slams are the four most important tournaments in tennis.
Career Grand Slam: Winning all four Grand Slams at least once in career.
Calendar Grand Slam: Winning all four Grand Slams in the SAME calendar year.
Eligibility
Open to internationally ranked players.
Ranking generally must be: 500 or better.
Minimum Age Rule: Players below 14 years cannot enter Grand Slams.
Wild Cards: No limit on number of Wild Cards a player may receive
No entry fees in Grand Slam tournaments.
In the tennis Open Era (since 1968), only six male players have successfully won each of the four Major tournaments at least once in their careers.