Summary
The match went to three sets, showing how close the competition was.
Key Points
4 points1
Elena won the final with scores of six‑four, five‑seven, six‑two.
2
She became the world’s number one player after the victory.
3
Even with a sore ankle, Elena stayed focused and played confidently.
4
The tournament prize was five point five million dollars.
New Words to Learn
24 wordsdethrone
to take the top spot from someone else
defending champion
the player who won the event last time and is trying to win again
ascent
rising up to a higher position
composure
staying calm and steady
snap
to end or break suddenly
emulate
to try to be like someone else
streak
a series of wins in a row
derail
to stop something from continuing
shrugged off
ignored or did not let it bother you
hardcourt
a type of tennis court made of hard material
aligned
matched or fit together well
unruffled
not upset or worried
pocket
to win or collect, like money
groundstrokes
basic shots hit from the ground in tennis
aggression
playing very strong and attacking
code violation
a penalty for breaking the rules
double fault
missing both serves in a row, losing a point
irritation
feeling annoyed
squandered
wasted or used badly
delicate
soft and careful
crosscourt
a shot that goes across the court
commanding
strong and in control
pizzazz
extra excitement or sparkle
demolished
broken or ruined
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