Q195
In which Grand Slam event, Nirupama Sanjeev became the first Indian woman to feature and win a round at a main draw in the year 1998?
A.
French Open
B.
Australian Open
AnswerC.
US Open
D.
Wimbledon
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
At the 1998 Australian Open, Sanjeev was awarded a wildcard into the main draw (her first and ultimately the only appearance in a singles Grand Slam main draw). She became the first Indian female in the modern era to feature and win a round at a main draw Grand Slam, beating Italy's Gloria Pizzichini.