Emma Raducanu Leaves Italian Open Because She Is Sick

May 6, 2026, 16:08
EuropeSports

Introduction

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

Main Body

Emma tried to practice. But she felt too tired to play a full match. She had a virus in February. She also had a foot injury and a hand injury. Emma wants to play on clay courts now. She thinks clay courts help her get better at tennis. Before, she only liked grass courts. Emma does not have one permanent coach. She works with different people for a short time. Now she works with Jane O'Donoghue. Emma did not play many games. Now her rank is low. She wants to play in Strasbourg on May 17. This will help her prepare for the French Open.

Conclusion

Emma is still sick. She hopes to play in the Strasbourg tournament soon.

Learning

🎾 THE 'BEFORE' AND 'NOW' SWITCH

In the story, Emma's life changes. We can see this by looking at two specific time-words:

1. Before (The Past)

  • "Before, she only liked grass courts."
  • Use this when something was true in the past, but is different today.

2. Now (The Present)

  • "Now she works with Jane O'Donoghue."
  • "Now her rank is low."
  • Use this to describe the current situation.

Quick Pattern Map: Past Preference β†’\rightarrow Before Current Action β†’\rightarrow Now

Easy Words to Remember:

  • Sick β†’\rightarrow Not healthy
  • Injury β†’\rightarrow A hurt body part
  • Rank β†’\rightarrow A position in a list

Vocabulary Learning

player (n.)
someone who plays a sport
Example:She is a tennis player.
practice (v.)
to do something regularly to improve
Example:He practices every day.
tired (adj.)
feeling sleepy or exhausted
Example:After the match she was tired.
match (n.)
a game or contest
Example:They had a tennis match.
injury (n.)
damage to the body
Example:He had a foot injury.
coach (n.)
a person who trains athletes
Example:She works with a new coach.
rank (n.)
a position in a list
Example:Her rank is low.
tournament (n.)
a competition with many players
Example:The tournament is next week.
hope (v.)
to wish for something
Example:She hopes to play soon.
prepare (v.)
to get ready
Example:She prepares for the French Open.