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What are Grand Slams?
Grand Slams are the four most prestigious tournaments in professional tennis: the Australian Open, the French Open (Roland Garros), Wimbledon, and the US Open. Winning all four in a calendar year is called a 'Grand Slam' and is incredibly rare. They offer the most ranking points and prize money.
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