French Open

FRENCH OPEN

Question: Who has won the men’s singles title in the recently held French Open?
(a) Novak Djokovic
(b) Andy Murray
(c) Marc Lopez
(d) Mike Bryan
Ans:(a)
Related facts:

  • From 16 May to 5 June French Open the second Grand Slam event of the year took place at the Stade Roland Garros.
  • The 2016 French Open often referred to as Roland Garros.
  • It was the 115th edition of the French Open.
  • The result of the competition is as follows:
    Men’s singles:
  • Winner: Novak Djokovic(Serbia)
  • Runner Up: Andy Murray(United Kingdom)
    Women’s Singles:
  • Winner: Garbiñe Muguruza(Spain)
  • Runner Up: Serena Williams(United States)
    Men’s Doubles:
  • Winner: Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez( Both are of Spain)
  • Runner Up: Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan(Both are of United States)
    Women’s Doubles:
  • Winner : Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic(Both are of France)
  • Runner Up: Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina(Both are of Russia )
    Mixed Doubles:
  • Winner : Martina Hingis(Switzerland ) and Leander Paes(India )
  • Runner Up: Sania Mirza(India ) and Ivan Dodig(Croatia)

Reference:
http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/news/articles/2016-06-05/djokovic_captures_first_rolandgarros_title.html
http://www.wtatennis.com/tournaments/tournamentId/838/title/paris–french-open
http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/news/articles/2016-06-04/muguruza_stuns_williams_for_first_grand_slam_title.html