Kiwi player second to win major Grand Slam

Q.  Who became New Zealand’s first Grand Slam champion since 1974, when he won the French Open Men’s Doubles Title for 2017?
- Published on 13 Jun 17

a. Michael Venus
b. Micheal Venus
c. Ryan Harris
d. Onny Parun

ANSWER: Michael Venus
 
Kiwi player second to win major Grand Slam Michael Venus became New Zealand’s first Grand Slam champion since 1974 on 10th June 2017 when he partnered American Ryan Harrison to the French Open men’s doubles title.

Venus and Harrison defeated Santiago Gonzalez of Mexico and American Donald Young 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (4/7), 6-3 in the final at Roland Garros.

The 29-year-old is just New Zealand’s second Grand Slam winner in the modern era, after Onny Parun teamed up with Australian Dick Crealy to win the men’s doubles crown in Paris 43 years ago.

Michael Venus: Know More
  • Born: 16 October 1987, Auckland, New Zealand
  • Height: 1.91 m
  • Weight: 85 kg
  • Turned pro: 2006
  • Education: University of Texas at Austin
  • Prize money: 616,925 USD

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