Emma Raducanu Leaves Italian Open

May 5, 2026, 21:08
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Introduction

Emma Raducanu is the best tennis player in Britain. She cannot play in the Italian Open because she is sick.

Main Body

Emma did not play tennis for a long time. She was sick after a virus. She also had a hurt hand. She practiced in London and Spain to get better. Emma talked to the media before she left. She did this so she did not have to pay $15,000. She feels better, but she is not 100% ready for the clay courts. Now, Emma will lose points in the world rankings. She is number 30 now, but she will go down. She will not have a special seed at the French Open.

Conclusion

Emma is still sick. She might not play for three months.

Learning

The 'Past' vs. The 'Future'

Look at how the story changes time. We use different words to say when things happen.

1. Things that already happened (The Past)

  • Did not play →\rightarrow She stopped playing.
  • Was sick →\rightarrow She felt bad before.
  • Practiced →\rightarrow She did the work already.

2. Things that will happen (The Future)

  • Will lose →\rightarrow This happens later.
  • Will go down →\rightarrow Her rank changes soon.
  • Will not have →\rightarrow She doesn't have it yet.

Quick Tip: To talk about the future, just put will before the action word.

  • Example: I will play →\rightarrow I will not play.

Vocabulary Learning

player (n.)
a person who plays a sport or game
Example:The player won the match.
sick (adj.)
not feeling well; ill
Example:She feels sick after the virus.
play (v.)
to participate in a game or sport
Example:He likes to play tennis.
hand (n.)
the part of the body at the end of the arm
Example:She had a hurt hand.
practice (v.)
to train or rehearse
Example:She practiced in London.
media (n.)
the news or information outlets
Example:She talked to the media.
pay (v.)
to give money in return for something
Example:She did not have to pay $15,000.
ready (adj.)
prepared to do something
Example:She is ready for the clay courts.
points (n.)
units of score in a game
Example:She will lose points in the rankings.
world (adj.)
relating to all of Earth
Example:World rankings show her position.
number (n.)
a numerical value
Example:She is number 30.
seed (n.)
a ranking given to a player in a tournament
Example:She will not have a special seed.
months (n.)
units of time, about 30 days each
Example:She might not play for three months.
clay (n.)
a type of tennis court surface
Example:The clay courts are slower.
courts (n.)
places where games are played
Example:The clay courts are in Paris.