What are the 4 major Grand Slam events of tennis?
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In tennis, the term Grand Slam refers to the accomplishment of winning all four major championships-the championships of Australia, France, Britain (Wimbledon), and the United States-in the same calendar season. The feat has been achieved six times (by five different players).
Who has won 4 Grand Slams in a calendar year?
Calendar Year Golden Slam The Golden Slam, or Golden Grand Slam, is a term created in 1988 when Steffi Graf won all four Grand Slam tournaments and the gold medal in tennis at the Summer Olympics in the same calendar year.
Who has won a calendar year Grand Slam in tennis?
In the history of tennis, only five players have won the calendar Grand Slam. On the men’s side of the game, there are two who can claim this achievement: Don Budge (1938) and Rod Laver (1962 and 1969).
What is the order of the Grand Slams?
The Grand Slam itinerary consists of the Australian Open in mid January, the French Open (also known as Roland Garros) from around late May to early June, Wimbledon in June–July, and the US Open in August–September. Each tournament is played over a two-week period.
How many players have won all 4 Grand Slams twice?
# Djokovic is the third man in history to win all four Grand Slams twice. The feat was previously achieved by Roy Emerson and Rod Laver. # Djokovic is also the third player after Emerson, Laver to win Australian Open and French Open in the same year on multiple occasions.
Which tennis players have won all 4 Grand Slams twice?
They are:
- Don Budge, United States, 1938.
- Maureen Connolly, United States, 1953.
- Rod Laver, Australia, 1962 and 1969. Laver is the only male player to have completed the Grand Slam twice.
- Margaret Smith Court, Australia, 1970.
- Steffi Graf, Germany, 1988.
Which Grand Slam is played first?
The Australian Open
The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, played annually in late January and early February. The inaugural edition took place in November 1905 on the grass courts of the Warehouseman’s Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.