Cinà Out in Chengdu; Sinner's Beijing Status Still Unclear
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Tennis news comes from Asia this week.
Cinà lost his match in Chengdu. He is now out of the tournament.
Jannik Sinner may not play in Beijing. This is still not clear.
Lorenzo Sonego won his match. He beat James Duckworth.
Sonego played very well. He is now in the round of 16.
Sara Errani is getting ready for a big team event. It is called the Billie Jean King Cup.
Another player, Andreeva, won her match too. She is doing well in the tournament.
Vocabulary3 words
- Chengdu
- a city in China
- tournament
- a sports event with many matches
- round of 16
- the stage when only 16 players are left
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Answer key
1. He was eliminated 2. No, it is still not sure 3. James Duckworth
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Tennis news comes from _____ this week.
Cinà lost his match in _____. He is now out of the tournament.
Jannik _____ may not play in Beijing.
Lorenzo Sonego won his match. He beat James _____.
Sonego played very well. He is now in the round of _____.
Sara Errani is getting ready for a big team event. It is called the Billie Jean King _____.
Another player, _____, won her match too.
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