Rain Delays Darderi vs Nakashima Quarterfinal at National Bank Open
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There is a big tennis event called the National Bank Open. It is happening now.
Two players are ready to play a quarterfinal match. Their names are Luciano Darderi and Brandon Nakashima.
But rain came. The match was delayed. This means it did not start on time.
A quarterfinal is an important match. Only eight players are left in the tournament at this stage.
The winner of this match will go to the next round, called the semifinal.
Another match also happened at the same tournament. It was between Rafael Jodar and Brandon Nakashima.
In that match, there was information about who won the first set. A set is one part of a tennis match.
Fans are waiting to see when the rain will stop. Then the quarterfinal can start.
Tennis matches often stop for rain. Players must wait for good weather.
The National Bank Open is played outside, so rain can be a problem.
Vocabulary5 words
- National Bank Open
- the name of a tennis tournament
- quarterfinal
- a match near the end of a competition; only 8 players left
- delayed
- made to start later than planned
- semifinal
- the match before the final; only 4 players left
- set
- one part of a tennis match
Quiz
Answer key
1. Because of rain 2. Luciano Darderi and Brandon Nakashima 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
There is a big tennis event called the National Bank _____.
Two players are ready to play a _____ match.
Their names are Luciano Darderi and Brandon _____.
But rain came. The match was _____.
A quarterfinal is an important match with only eight players _____.
The winner will go to the next round, called the _____.
Another match happened between Rafael Jodar and Brandon _____.
In that match, there was information about who won the first _____.
Fans are waiting to see when the rain will _____.