Alcaraz Wins a Place in the Paris Final
He beat Casper Ruud in two sets on Saturday.
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Source: Rolex Paris Masters, 2026-11-07.
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In this lesson: Identify the completed match and the next scheduled opponent.
Grammar in this story: A scheduled event
is due to face
Is due to describes a scheduled future match, not a result.
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Describe what Alcaraz has won so far and what comes next.
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He has won his semi-final against Ruud and a place in the final. He is due to face Shelton on Sunday.
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