CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Nadal holds the record for the longest winning streak by any male player on a single surface since the Open Era began in 1968: 81 clay court wins between April 2005 and May 2007. He also holds the record for most clay court titles in the Open Era, with 63. Guillermo Vilas won 49 of his 62 singles titles on clay.

Detailed explanation-2: -The softness and speed-absorbing grab of clay courts slow down shots more than the other surfaces do, dulling speedy serves and groundstrokes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The French Open championships at Roland Garros is the only Grand Slam event to be played on clay.