Question

Who among the following is the winner of the men's singles Lawn Tennis tournament at the Olympics 2012?

• A. Roger Federer
• B. Rafael Nadal
• C. Andy Murray
• D. None of the above

Hint:

Recall who won gold in men's singles tennis at the London 2012 Olympics, held at Wimbledon.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

This question checks basic sports current affairs from the London 2012 Olympics. In the men's singles tennis final, held at Wimbledon that year, the top contenders are examined below.

1. Roger Federer: Federer reached the final of the men's singles event but lost the gold medal match, so he did not win.
2. Rafael Nadal: Nadal did not take part in the London 2012 Olympic tennis event because of a knee injury, so he could not have won the title.
3. Andy Murray: Murray, playing on home ground at the All England Club, beat Roger Federer in straight sets in the final to win the gold medal in men's singles.
4. None of the above: This is ruled out since a winner from the given list did in fact take the title.

The correct option is Andy Murray, who defeated Roger Federer in the final to claim Olympic gold in men's singles tennis at London 2012.

Let's summarize:

• Andy Murray won the men's singles gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics.
• He beat Roger Federer, who had beaten Murray weeks earlier in the Wimbledon final, making this win a form of payback for Murray.

So the answer is Andy Murray, option (c).