Reigning champion Tatjana Maria shocked by Queen’s wildcard snubJuara bertahan Tatjana Maria terkejut karena tidak mendapat wildcard Queen's
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EN: Use 'the' before a noun when referring to a specific person or title, such as 'the reigning champion'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'the' sebelum kata benda ketika merujuk pada orang atau gelar tertentu, seperti 'the reigning champion' (juara bertahan).
He is the winner of the race.
Dia adalah pemenang pertandingan ini.
EN: The Queen's Club is a prestigious private sporting club in London, famous for hosting grass court tennis tournaments before Wimbledon.
EN: Use 'at the age of' followed by a number to say when someone did something in their life.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'at the age of' diikuti angka untuk menyatakan pada usia berapa seseorang melakukan sesuatu di masa lalu.
He started playing tennis at the age of five.
Dia mulai bermain tenis pada usia lima tahun.
EN: In professional tennis, winning a major title at 37 is considered a significant achievement, as most players retire in their early 30s.
EN: The negative form in the past tense uses 'did not' (or 'didn't') followed by the base form of the verb.
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk negatif dalam waktu lampau menggunakan 'did not' (atau singkatannya 'didn't') diikuti oleh kata kerja bentuk dasar.
He did not go to the party yesterday.
Dia tidak pergi ke pesta kemarin.
EN: In professional tennis, a 'wildcard' is often given to popular players, young talents, or past champions to help them enter a tournament without meeting the usual ranking requirements. However, tournaments often prioritize players from their own country, as seen here with the Queen's Club favoring British players.
EN: The verb 'is' (linking verb) connects a subject to a description or definition. Use 'A is B' to explain what something means.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'is' (kata kerja penghubung) menghubungkan subjek dengan deskripsi atau definisi. Gunakan pola 'A is B' untuk menjelaskan arti sesuatu.
A library is a quiet place to read.
Perpustakaan adalah tempat untuk membaca dengan tenang.
EN: In sports like tennis, a 'wildcard' is given to players who do not qualify through the normal ranking system. It is often used to help local players or popular former champions participate in a tournament.
EN: The structure 'be + surprised by' is used to describe a person's reaction to an event or news. 'Surprised' acts like an adjective here.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan struktur 'be + surprised by' untuk mendeskripsikan reaksi seseorang terhadap suatu peristiwa atau berita. Di sini, 'surprised' berfungsi seperti kata sifat, yang berarti 'merasa terkejut'.
He was surprised by the gift.
Dia terkejut dengan hadiah itu.
EN: In professional tennis, tournament organizers usually have the right to give 'wildcards' to whoever they choose, often favoring local players to boost home-crowd interest, even if it seems unfair to defending champions.
EN: The verb 'give' follows the pattern: give + something + to + someone. This shows who receives the item.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'give' (memberi) mengikuti pola: give + sesuatu + to + seseorang. Ini menunjukkan siapa yang menerima.
I gave the book to my friend.
Saya memberikan buku itu kepada teman saya.
EN: In tennis, a 'wildcard' is often given by tournament organizers to local players or popular stars who didn't qualify by rank. This helps promote the sport in the host country, which is why the Queen's Club (a famous club in London) favored British players.
EN: The phrase 'had to' is the past tense of 'have to', used to express a necessity or obligation that existed in the past.
Bahasa Indonesia: 'had to' adalah bentuk lampau dari 'have to', digunakan untuk menyatakan sesuatu yang harus dilakukan atau tidak bisa dihindari pada suatu waktu di masa lalu.
I had to finish my homework before I could go out.
Saya harus menyelesaikan pekerjaan rumah saya sebelum pergi.
EN: In professional tennis, a 'main draw' is the primary stage of a tournament where the top-ranked players compete. Players who don't have a high enough ranking or a 'wildcard' (special invitation) must play in 'qualifying matches' to earn a spot.
EN: The 'It is + adjective + for someone + to do something' pattern is used to express an opinion about an action. 'It' is a placeholder for the real action (to accept this).
Bahasa Indonesia: Pola 'It is + kata sifat + for seseorang + to melakukan sesuatu' digunakan untuk menyatakan pendapat tentang suatu tindakan. Di sini, 'It' adalah subjek semu yang mewakili tindakan sebenarnya (menerima hal ini).
It is easy for him to learn English.
Baginya, belajar bahasa Inggris itu mudah.
EN: In professional tennis, wildcards are often given to local players from the host country to boost ticket sales and local interest. However, it is a tradition in many tournaments to honor the defending champion, regardless of their nationality, which is why Maria felt disrespected.
EN: The verb 'tell' is used to give information to someone. In the past tense, it becomes 'told'. The pattern is: tell + someone + about + something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'tell' digunakan untuk memberikan informasi kepada seseorang. Dalam bentuk lampau, kata ini menjadi 'told'. Pola yang umum adalah: tell + seseorang + about + sesuatu.
He told me about his new job.
Dia memberi tahu saya tentang pekerjaan barunya.
EN: In professional sports, athletes often speak to reporters in a 'press conference' or 'mixed zone' after matches to share their thoughts on the game or tournament decisions.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. We often add '-ed' to regular verbs like 'hoped', while 'won' is the irregular past form of 'win'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Waktu lampau sederhana digunakan untuk mendeskripsikan tindakan yang sudah selesai di masa lalu. Kata kerja beraturan seperti 'hoped' biasanya diberi akhiran '-ed', sedangkan 'won' adalah bentuk lampau tidak beraturan dari 'win'.
I visited Germany last year.
Saya pergi ke Jerman tahun lalu.
EN: In professional tennis, a 'wildcard' is often given to local players or popular stars to boost ticket sales, but it is also common courtesy to offer one to the defending champion if their ranking has dropped.
EN: The modal verb 'have to' is used to express necessity or a strong obligation. It shows that something is required by rules or common sense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja bantu 'have to' digunakan untuk menyatakan keharusan atau kewajiban yang kuat. Ini menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu itu dituntut oleh aturan atau akal sehat.
You have to wear a seatbelt in the car.
Kamu harus memakai sabuk pengaman di dalam mobil.
EN: In professional tennis, it is a common tradition to grant the defending champion a 'wildcard' or automatic entry if their ranking has dropped, as a sign of respect for their previous achievement. Maria is expressing that this tradition was not followed here.
EN: The verb 'believes' is followed by a 'that' clause (though 'that' is often omitted) which acts as the object of the sentence to express an opinion.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'believes' (percaya/menganggap) diikuti oleh klausa 'that' sebagai objek, yang digunakan untuk menyatakan pandangan atau pendapat pribadi. Dalam konteks informal, kata penghubung 'that' sering dihilangkan.
He believes the team will win.
Dia percaya timnya akan menang.
EN: In professional tennis, a 'wildcard' is often given to local players to boost home interest, but it is also a common courtesy to offer one to the defending champion if their ranking has dropped. Maria's comment highlights a tension between national interest and sporting tradition.
EN: The sentence uses 'that' to introduce a clause that explains what the 'good news' is. It acts like a bridge connecting the subject to the specific information.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kalimat ini menggunakan 'that' untuk memperkenalkan klausa yang menjelaskan apa sebenarnya 'kabar baik' itu. Ini seperti jembatan yang menghubungkan subjek dengan informasi spesifik.
The truth is that I like tennis.
Faktanya adalah saya suka tenis.
EN: In tennis, players who don't receive a 'wildcard' or have a high enough ranking must play in 'qualifying matches' to enter the main tournament. This sentence highlights Maria's resilience in winning those extra matches.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two actions done by the same person. Both verbs should be in the same tense (in this case, past tense: 'won' and 'entered').
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'and' untuk menghubungkan dua tindakan yang dilakukan oleh orang yang sama. Kedua kata kerja harus memiliki bentuk waktu yang sama (dalam kalimat ini, keduanya berbentuk lampau: 'won' dan 'entered').
He opened the door and walked inside.
Dia membuka pintu dan masuk.
EN: In tennis, the 'main draw' refers to the primary stage of a tournament where the top-ranked players compete. Players who don't have a high enough ranking or a wildcard must play in 'qualifying matches' to enter the main draw.
EN: Use 'was' to describe a state or situation in the past for singular subjects (I, he, she, it, or singular nouns).
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'was' untuk mendeskripsikan keadaan atau situasi di masa lampau untuk subjek tunggal (seperti I, he, she, it, atau kata benda tunggal).
The weather was very hot yesterday.
Cuaca kemarin sangat panas.
EN: In sports context, a 'victory' is often described as 'special' when it involves a significant comeback, a long-awaited return (like women's tennis returning to Queen's Club after 52 years), or personal milestones.
EN: Use 'for the first time' to describe something that has never happened before until now, or hasn't happened for a long period.
Bahasa Indonesia: Gunakan 'for the first time' untuk mendeskripsikan sesuatu yang baru pertama kali terjadi sampai sekarang, atau terjadi lagi setelah waktu yang lama.
I saw snow for the first time in my life.
Saya melihat salju untuk pertama kali dalam hidup saya.
EN: Queen's Club in London is a famous tennis venue. For many years, it only hosted men's professional tournaments. The return of women's tennis is a significant event for gender equality in the sport.
EN: The verb 'watch' can be followed by an object and then the base form of another verb (without 'to') to describe seeing the entire action from start to finish.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'watch' (menonton/melihat) dapat diikuti oleh objek, lalu kata kerja bentuk dasar, untuk mendeskripsikan proses lengkap dari suatu tindakan yang terlihat.
I watched the birds fly away.
Saya melihat burung-burung itu terbang pergi.
EN: In professional tennis, family members often travel with players. Seeing children support their parents on the court is a heartwarming aspect of the sport, especially at prestigious venues like the Queen's Club.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Saat ini, yang sedang menjabat (merujuk kepada orang yang saat ini memegang gelar juara)
Dalam konteks: Juara, peringkat pertama
Dalam konteks: turnamen, liga
Dalam konteks: Mempertahankan, melindungi (gelar)
Dalam konteks: undangan
Dalam konteks: Keputusan, kebijakan
Dalam konteks: Menerima, menyetujui
Dalam konteks: Menghormati, menghargai
Dalam konteks: Layak, pantas
Dalam konteks: Kemenangan, keberhasilan
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
An opportunity given to a player or team to participate in a competition despite not having qualified through the normal way.
Wildcard (hak partisipasi)
The primary stage of a tournament where the top-seeded and qualified players compete.
Babak utama (main draw)
To compete in a tournament to keep the championship won in the previous year.
Juara bertahan