List of Grand Slam men's singles champions

High school (ages 12+)
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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the start of the open era?The Open Era, allowing professional players to compete, commenced in 1968
2. What are the four biggest tennis tournaments for men?The Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
3. What does it mean to win a Grand Slam in men's tennis?It means a player has won all four of the biggest tournaments in one year, showing they are the best.

Grand Slam: The collective term for the four major annual tennis championships: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.
Open Era: The period in professional tennis, beginning in 1968, when amateur and professional players were allowed to compete in all major tournaments.
Career Grand Slam: The achievement of winning at least one singles title at each of the four Grand Slam tournaments during a player's career.