Alcaraz Beats Michelsen in Tokyo, Faces Arnaldi Next
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Carlos Alcaraz is a famous tennis player from Spain. He is playing in a tennis tournament in Tokyo, Japan.
Alcaraz played his first match against a player named Michelsen. Alcaraz won the match.
But Alcaraz was not happy. He said: "I think my level could be better." He showed his discontent after the win.
Now Alcaraz will play his next match against another player, Arnaldi. Many fans want to know the time and how to watch the match on TV.
Another player, Jódar, also played in Tokyo. The news says it was a mix of good and bad news for different players. One player was happy because he kept his place in the tournament. Another player was sad because he lost.
People can watch the Tokyo tournament on TV or online. Fans are waiting to see Alcaraz play again.
Vocabulary5 words
- tournament
- a sports competition with many matches
- discontent
- a feeling of not being happy
- level
- how well someone plays
- match
- one game in a sport
- schedule
- the time when something happens
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1. Michelsen 2. Not satisfied with his level 3. True
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Carlos Alcaraz is a famous tennis player from _____.
He is playing in a tennis tournament in _____, Japan.
Alcaraz played his first match against a player named _____.
Alcaraz _____ the match.
He said: "I think my _____ could be better."
Now Alcaraz will play his next match against _____.
Many fans want to know the time and how to watch the match on _____.
Another player, _____, also played in Tokyo.
People can watch the Tokyo tournament on TV or _____.
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