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Question

Who was the winner of 1996 men's Australian Open Singles?

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Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Boris Becker

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Boris Becker”.
The winner of the 1996 men's Australian Open Singles was Boris Becker.

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