Sports: A New Tennis Star (Speaking: 940L; CEFR A2)
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Emma is a British tennis player who won the U.S. Open tennis tournament in September 2021. It was her first time playing tennis in the U.S. Open tournament, and she won. This was especially surprising because she was only eighteen years old at the time! The person she beat in the final match was only nineteen. Both players in the final match were teenagers.
Emma is truly an international player. She was born in Canada and grew up in the United Kingdom. Her father is from Romania and her mother is from China. She speaks English, Romanian, and Mandarin Chinese. Emma started playing tennis at the age of five. She has also tried other sports, such as basketball, golf, skiing, and horse riding. She even tried ballet, a form of dance, before she finally decided on tennis.
Before the U.S. Open, Emma played in an important British tennis competition. She played very well but became ill during a match. She left, and that was the end of the tournament for her. It was very sad to watch. However, Emma did not give up, and she continued to play tennis and enter more competitions. Young people who go to Emma’s old elementary school are now starting to pick up rackets and play tennis. Emma is their hero.
After Emma won the U.S. Open tournament, she became very popular and famous around the world. She has been interviewed for several magazines and shows. Also, many companies contacted her and asked her to be in advertisements. She could become very rich this way, as well as by winning more tennis competitions.
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