A Big Tennis Game in Australia
Right now, in January 2026, there is a big tennis game happening. It is called the Australian Open. Tennis is a fun sport where players hit a ball over a net with a racket. This game is in a country called Australia. Many people all over the world like to watch it.
The best tennis players are there. Some players have names like Novak, Jessica, Carlos, and Amanda. They play very hard to win. The game started a little while ago and will finish at the beginning of February. That is soon!
People can watch the tennis on TV or on a computer. In some places, they can even watch it for free. In Australia, people can watch on a website called 9Now. In the United States, people watch on a channel called ESPN. In England, people watch on TNT Sports.
It is exciting to see who will win. The women will play their last game on a Saturday. The men will play their last game on a Sunday. We can cheer for our favorite players. Playing sports is good exercise and teaches us to try our best.
Vocabulary Words
- Tennis – A game where players use a racket to hit a ball over a net.
- Players – People who play a game or sport.
- Watch – To look at something.
- Win – To be the best in a game.
- Sport – A game or activity where you move your body.
Comprehension Questions
1. What is the name of the big tennis game?
A) The World Cup
B) The Australian Open
C) The Super Bowl
D) The School Play
2. When is the tennis game happening?
A) In the summer
B) In January 2026
C) On Christmas Day
D) Last year
3. What do tennis players use to hit the ball?
A) A bat
B) A racket
C) Their hands
D) A stick
4. Where can people in Australia watch the game for free?
A) On ESPN
B) On TNT Sports
C) On a website called 9Now
D) At the movie theater
5. What do we learn from playing sports?
A) To sit very still
B) To try our best
C) To never run
D) To watch TV all day
Answers
- B) The Australian Open
- B) In January 2026
- B) A racket
- C) On a website called 9Now
- B) To try our best
