EnglishNews #10: Wimbledon (B2)
Wimbledon is one of the most famous tennis tournaments in the world. It takes place every year in London and is now reaching the final stage. Many fans are watching closely, especially in the U.S., where two American players are still in the competition. This year’s tournament also includes powerful stories of comebacks and big surprises on the court.
Expressions:
close encounter – bliskie spotkanie
It’s amazing we have this close encounter.
to pull off a huge upset – dokonać ogromnej niespodzianki, sensacyjnie wygrać
Amanda Anisimova just pulled off a huge upset.
top-ranked – zajmująca najwyższe miejsce w rankingu
….against top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka.
to make it to – dostać się do, zakwalifikować się
…the first American woman to make it to the final.
Grand Slam – turniej wielkoszlemowy
She is now through to her first ever Grand Slam final.
to take a mental health break – zrobić przerwę dla zdrowia psychicznego
She eventually took a mental health break in 2023.
legendary tournament – legendarny turniej
She’s playing the biggest match of her career in this legendary tournament.
matchup – pojedynek, zestawienie zawodników
Let’s talk about the matchup between Fritz and Alcaraz.
to advance – awansować (do kolejnej rundy)
This is the furthest he’s ever advanced at Wimbledon.
to give birth – urodzić dziecko
She returned to the court after giving birth last year.
ranked [X] in the world – na [X] miejscu w rankingu światowym
…Taylor Fritz, ranked fifth in the world.
semi-final – półfinał
He will face Alcaraz in a semi-final match.
to come back – wrócić (np. po przerwie)
This is her second major tournament since she came back.
to pick up a racket – sięgnąć po rakietę tenisową
She didn’t pick up a racket for months.
hats off to – czapki z głów dla (wyrażenie uznania)
Hats off to all the winners at Wimbledon.