Tennis News from the Italian Open

May 10, 2026, 16:30
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Introduction

A famous player lost a game. Some fans and players had problems during the tournament.

Main Body

Novak Djokovic lost to Dino Prizmic. Djokovic said his body felt bad. He is not ready for the French Open because he did not win on clay this year. Hamad Medjedovic played Joao Fonseca. Brazilian fans shouted a lot for Fonseca. Medjedovic asked the judge for help because the noise was too loud. Medjedovic won the game and made funny faces at the fans. Joao Fonseca is a young player. He is not winning many games now. He says people compare him to Roger Federer. This makes him feel stressed.

Conclusion

Djokovic needs more practice on clay. Medjedovic is now a strong player in this tournament.

Learning

🎾 Talking About Feelings & States

In this story, players describe how they feel. To reach A2, you need to connect a person to a feeling using simple words like feel or be.

The Pattern: Person →\rightarrow Feeling Word

Examples from the text:

  • His body felt bad →\rightarrow (Physical state)
  • This makes him feel stressed →\rightarrow (Mental state)

💡 Word Swap: "Bad" vs "Stressed"

Notice how the text uses different words for "not good":

  1. Bad →\rightarrow Used for the body/health.
  2. Stressed →\rightarrow Used for the mind/pressure.

Simple Rule: Use stressed when you have too much work or too many people watching you!

Vocabulary Learning

lost (v.)
to no longer have something or to fail to win
Example:She lost her keys at the station.
game (n.)
an activity with rules that people play for fun or competition
Example:They played a game of tennis.
fans (n.)
people who support or admire a person or team
Example:The fans cheered loudly.
players (n.)
people who play a sport or game
Example:The players warmed up before the match.
problems (n.)
difficulties or issues that need to be solved
Example:He had many problems with his homework.
tournament (n.)
a competition with many matches or games
Example:The tournament lasted for a week.
body (n.)
the physical part of a person or animal
Example:He took care of his body by exercising.
ready (adj.)
prepared to do something
Example:She is ready for the exam.
win (v.)
to achieve victory in a game or competition
Example:They will win the match if they play well.
clay (n.)
a type of soil used for tennis courts
Example:The ball bounces slower on clay.
shouted (v.)
to speak loudly and forcefully
Example:The coach shouted instructions to the team.
faces (n.)
the front part of a person's head, or expressions
Example:The fans showed their faces of excitement.
loud (adj.)
producing a strong or harsh sound
Example:The music was too loud for the neighbors.
young (adj.)
not old; having lived or grown for a short time
Example:He is a young player in the tournament.
stressed (adj.)
feeling nervous or worried
Example:She felt stressed after the exam.