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Zverev Predicts a Young Player Will Be 'Unbelievable' Soon

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Alexander Zverev is a famous tennis player. He talked about a young tennis player. Zverev thinks this young player will be very good soon. He said the player will be unbelievable by 2028. Zverev did not name an exact player in the summary, but he believes in this young talent.

Zverev also talked about his own ambition. He wants to become World No. 1 one day. This means being the best tennis player in the world. Zverev said, "It's something I have in mind." This shows he thinks about this goal often.

Zverev is one of the top players in men's tennis. He plays in the ATP tour. The ATP is the main group for men's professional tennis. Zverev has had a strong career, but he has not reached World No. 1 yet.

Many fans want to know who the young player is. Young players often need time to become great. Zverev thinks this player can become very special soon.

Vocabulary4 words

unbelievable
very, very good; hard to believe
ambition
a strong wish to do something big
World No. 1
the best player in the world
ATP
the main group for men's tennis

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1. Who is talking about the young tennis player?
2. By what year does Zverev think the player will be 'unbelievable'?
3. Does Zverev want to become World No. 1?

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Alexander Zverev is a famous _____ player. He talked about a young tennis player. Zverev thinks this young player will be very good soon. He said the player will be _____ by 2028.

Zverev also talked about his own _____. He wants to become _____ one day. This means being the best tennis player in the world. Zverev said, "It's something I have in mind."

Zverev is one of the top players in men's tennis. He plays in the _____ tour. The ATP is the main group for men's professional tennis. Zverev has had a strong _____, but he has not reached World No. 1 yet.

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