Which of the following statements with regard to the Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments is/are correct? 1. The tournaments have a shared governance structure establishing the partnership among the four Grand Slam tournaments. 2. They are open for entry to all internationally ranked tennis players above the age of 14. 3. There is a limitation on the number of ‘Wild Cards’ a player may receive to compete in a Grand Slam Tournament. Select the answer using the code given below :

Option (A) — 1 and 2 only

• The Grand Slam tournaments consist of the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
• These events are the most prestigious competitions in professional tennis, offering the highest ranking points and prize money.
• The rules governing these tournaments, including player eligibility and wild card entries, are outlined in the official Grand Slam Rulebook published annually.

• Statement 1. The tournaments have a shared governance structure establishing the partnership among the four Grand Slam tournaments: Correct. The Grand Slam Board serves as a shared governance structure that establishes a partnership among the four major tournaments and the International Tennis Federation.
• Statement 2. They are open for entry to all internationally ranked tennis players above the age of 14: Correct. According to the Grand Slam rulebook, the tournaments are open for entry to any internationally ranked player who is 14 years of age or older.
• Statement 3. There is a limitation on the number of Wild Cards a player may receive to compete in a Grand Slam Tournament: Incorrect. The official rulebook explicitly states that there is no limitation on the number of Wild Cards a player may receive to compete in a Grand Slam event.