Sinner continues smooth Miami progress with win over Tiafoe as rivals fall
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EN: Use 'as' to connect two things happening at the same time.
He smiled as he walked into the room.
EN: In news headlines, the present simple tense (Wins, Lose) is often used to describe recent events to make the news feel more immediate and exciting.
EN: Use the past tense 'won' (the past form of 'win') to describe a completed action in a sports event or competition.
She won the gold medal yesterday.
EN: The 'Miami Open' is one of the most prestigious non-Grand Slam tennis tournaments in the world, often referred to as part of the 'Sunshine Double' along with Indian Wells.
EN: Use 'The [noun] was [value]' to describe a past state or result.
The price was ten dollars.
EN: In tennis, scores are read as individual sets. '6-2, 6-2' means the player won two sets, winning six games to two in each.
EN: Use 'in' to describe being part of a specific stage or round in a competition.
She is in the finals of the singing contest.
EN: In tennis, the 'semi-finals' are the matches that decide who will play in the final. The Miami Open is one of the most prestigious tournaments outside of the four Grand Slams.
EN: Use 'in a row' after a number or event to show that something happens one after another without stopping.
She drank three cups of coffee in a row.
EN: In sports journalism, 'in a row' is a very common way to describe a winning streak. It emphasizes consistency and dominance.
EN: Use the word 'well' to describe how someone does an action (a verb). Do not use 'good' to describe an action.
She speaks English very well.
EN: In sports commentary, 'played well' is a standard way to praise a player's performance regardless of whether they won or lost, though here it emphasizes Sinner's winning streak.
EN: Use 'before' to show that one action happened earlier than another event or time.
I eat breakfast before school.
EN: The 'Indian Wells' and 'Miami Open' are two of the most prestigious tennis tournaments outside of the four Grand Slams. Winning both in the same year is a rare feat known as the 'Sunshine Double'.
EN: Use 'want to' followed by an action (verb) to talk about a goal or desire.
I want to eat an apple.
EN: In tennis, winning both the Indian Wells and Miami Open in the same year is a rare achievement known as the 'Sunshine Double'.
EN: The past tense of 'lose' is 'lost'. We use it to talk about events that finished in the past.
He lost his keys yesterday.
EN: The Miami Open is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments outside of the four Grand Slams, often called part of the 'Sunshine Double'.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two sentences that show a contrast or a surprise.
I like apples, but I don't like oranges.
EN: In sports, being 'world number one' means having the highest ranking points globally. Even the top-ranked player can lose in early rounds, which is often called an 'upset'.
EN: Use 'the best' + noun to describe something that is at the highest level compared to others in a group.
She is the best student in our class.
EN: In professional sports, 'world number one' or 'two' refers to the official ranking system (like ATP for tennis) based on performance over the past year.
EN: The past tense of 'break' is 'broke'. We use it to talk about actions that happened and finished in the past.
He broke his phone yesterday.
EN: In sports, 'breaking a record' is a major achievement often highlighted in news headlines to show a player's dominance.
EN: Use 'in a row' after a number and a noun to describe things happening one after another without stopping.
She drank three cups of water in a row.
EN: In tennis, a 'set' is a major unit of the game. Winning 30 sets in a row is an extraordinary achievement, showing extreme consistency at the highest professional level.
EN: Use 'from' to indicate the source or the person who created a record or achievement.
This gift is from my brother.
EN: Novak Djokovic is a legendary Serbian tennis player who held many records before the rise of younger players like Jannik Sinner.
EN: Use 'adjective + er' followed by 'than' to compare two things or states.
This apple is bigger than that one.
EN: In sports commentary, comparing an athlete's current form to their past performance is a common way to highlight their improvement and growth.
EN: Use 'have a + adjective + start' to describe how someone begins a period of time or an activity.
The team had a great start to the game.
EN: In sports, a 'season' refers to the period of the year when matches or competitions take place. A 'slow start' means the athlete did not perform well in the first few events.
EN: Use 'be + verb-ing' (Present Continuous) to describe an action happening now or a current trend.
She is studying hard for the test.
EN: In sports commentary, the present continuous is often used to describe an athlete's current form or momentum during a specific tournament.
EN: Use 'only' before a number or amount to show that something is small or limited.
I have only two dollars in my pocket.
EN: In tennis, 'losing a serve' (or being broken) is a significant disadvantage. Top players aim to win all their service games. Losing it only once in an entire tournament indicates extreme dominance.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about actions that happen in the future.
I will go to the park tomorrow.
EN: In sports, 'semi-final' refers to the round before the final match. Winning this match allows the player to compete for the championship.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
one after another without a break
to do something better than the previous best result
beginning a process or period without much success or speed
The position of being the champion of a specific competition or tournament.
A unit of scoring in tennis; a match is usually played as the best of three or five sets.
The period of the year during which a particular sport is played or a series of tournaments occurs.
The act of hitting the ball to start a point in a tennis match.
A situation where the player who was serving the ball loses that game to the opponent.