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Sinner Withdraws From US Open Due to Knee Injury

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Jannik Sinner is the best tennis player in the world. He will not play at the US Open this year. Sinner has a problem with his knee. He said this was a hard decision.

Sinner said he is sad and disappointed. He said he needs more time. The US Open is a big tennis tournament in New York. Many top players play there every year.

This is not the first time Sinner has missed a tournament this year. His knee injury has stopped him before. Fans and other players are waiting for news about his health.

Sinner is still the world number one player. But he cannot play if his knee is not ready. Doctors and his team will help him get better. He hopes to play again soon.

Vocabulary5 words

tennis
a sport where players hit a ball with a racket
decision
a choice you make
tournament
a big sports competition with many matches
injury
damage to your body
recover
to get healthy again

Quiz

1. Why is Sinner not playing the US Open?
2. What is Sinner's world ranking?
3. How does Sinner feel about missing the tournament?

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Jannik Sinner is the best _____ player in the world. He will not play at the US Open this year. Sinner has a problem with his _____. He said this was a hard _____.

Sinner said he is _____ and disappointed. He said he needs more _____. The US Open is a big tennis _____ in New York. Many top players play there every year.

This is not the first time Sinner has missed a _____ this year. His knee injury has stopped him before. Fans and other players are waiting for news about his _____.

Sinner is still the world number _____ player. But he cannot play if his knee is not ready. Doctors and his team will help him get better. He hopes to play again soon.

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