Consider the following statements about lawn tennis court :
1. Hard courts are faster than clay courts but not as fast as grass courts.
2. The French Open is played on a hard court, but the US Open is played on a clay court.
3. An approximate north/south orientation of the court is desirable during evening play.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3