Alcaraz Faces Khachanov at Vienna ATP 500
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Carlos Alcaraz plays a tennis match today. He plays against Karen Khachanov. The match is in Vienna. It is part of a big tournament called the ATP 500.
Alcaraz is a famous tennis player. He is from Spain. Khachanov is also a strong player. Many people want to watch this match.
Before the match, Alcaraz talked to the news. He said something important. He said, "I am not yet where I want to be."
This means Alcaraz wants to play better tennis. He is not happy with everything yet. He still wants to improve.
The match in Vienna is happening now. Fans can watch it live. People want to know who will win.
Vocabulary5 words
- tournament
- a sports event with many matches
- tennis player
- a person who plays tennis
- match
- a game between two players
- live
- happening now, in real time
- improve
- to become better
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1. Karen Khachanov 2. Vienna 3. He is not yet where he wants to be
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Carlos Alcaraz plays a tennis match _____. He plays against Karen _____. The match is in _____. It is part of a big _____ called the ATP 500.
Alcaraz is a famous tennis _____. He is from Spain. Khachanov is also a strong player. Many people want to _____ this match.
Before the match, Alcaraz talked to the news. He said something _____. He said, "I am not yet where I want to be."
This means Alcaraz wants to play _____ tennis. He is not happy with everything yet. He still wants to _____.
The match in Vienna is happening _____. Fans can watch it live. People want to know who will win.
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