CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Tennis, who has won the men’s singles title at the Italian Open 2021?
A
Novak Djokovic
B
Rafael Nadal
C
Daniil Medvedev
D
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This was a record he equalled later in the year at the US Open when he was attempting to win the calendar grand slam, after winning the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon. Daniil Medvedev beat Djokovic in the final for his sixth runners-up finish at the US Open.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Rafael Nadal. In tennis, Rafael Nadal beat world number one Novak Djokovic to win a 10th Italian Open title on 16 May 2021. Nadal won through 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 against the defending champion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Iga Świątek defeated Karolína Plíšková in the final, 6–0, 6–0, to win the women’s singles tennis title at the 2021 Italian Open.

Detailed explanation-4: -Defending champion Iga Świątek defeated Ons Jabeur in the final, 6–2, 6–2 to win the women’s singles tennis title at the 2022 Italian Open.

Detailed explanation-5: -After both making the semifinals, Djokovic and Nadal met for a record-extending 58th time in the Open Era, with Djokovic emerging victorious in four sets.

There is 1 question to complete.