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What is a Grand Slam?
In tennis, a 'Grand Slam' refers to the four most prestigious tournaments each year: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Winning one is a huge achievement, and winning all four in a single calendar year is incredibly rare. Iga Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam winner, has clearly dominated these top-tier events, making her early exit from the US Open a big surprise.
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