What are the 4 Grand Slams in tennis?

The Australian Open, French Open (Roland Garros), Wimbledon and the US Open.

Which Grand Slam is played on grass?

Wimbledon, the only major still played on grass.

Why do men play best of five at Grand Slams?

It is tradition at the majors; regular tour events are best of three for everyone.

Tennis Grand Slams Explained

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The four majors, their surfaces and how they work.

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The Grand Slams are the four biggest tournaments in tennis: the Australian Open in Melbourne (January, hard court), the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris (late May to June, clay), Wimbledon in London (late June to July, grass) and the US Open in New York (late August to September, hard court).

Each has a 128-player singles draw, so a champion wins seven matches in two weeks. Men play best of five sets and women best of three, and a deciding set at 6-6 goes to a first-to-10 tiebreak. Winning all four in one calendar year is a "Calendar Grand Slam"; winning each at least once in a career is a "Career Grand Slam".

Key tips

Surface shapes each major: clay is slow, grass is fast and low.
Below the majors come the ATP and WTA 1000, 500 and 250 events.
Majors award the most ranking points of any event.

FAQ

What are the 4 Grand Slams in tennis?: The Australian Open, French Open (Roland Garros), Wimbledon and the US Open.
Which Grand Slam is played on grass?: Wimbledon, the only major still played on grass.
Why do men play best of five at Grand Slams?: It is tradition at the majors; regular tour events are best of three for everyone.