In the Munich Open Final, Britain’s Andy Murray has won his first clay-court title by defeating Philipp Kohlscreiber of Germany 7-6 (7-4) 5-7 7-6 (7-4). It is Andy Murray’s 32nd ATP title and he is preparing for the French Open at the end of the month. He became the first Briton to win an ATP-ranked event on clay since Buster Mottram in Palma in April 1976.
The British number one was presented with a pair of traditional Bavarian lederhosen, which he pulled on for the trophy ceremony. He was also awarded a brand new BMW i8 by the tournament sponsors.
Tidbits
- The modern game of tennis originated in Birmingham, England.
- There are four Grand Slam tournaments: The Australian Open, The French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.
- The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the governing body of world tennis. ITF is headquartered in London.
- There are five types of court surface used in professional play: Clay, Hard, Glass, Carpet and Wood.
GK Questions
- Who was the first Indian to win a Grand Slam tournament? Mahesh Bhupathi with Rika Hiraki
- Who is the sports ambassador of Indian state Haryana? Leander Paes
- Who is the first ever Indian Woman to win WTA Title? Sania Mirza
