ROSEWALLS FIRST PROFESSIONAL MATCH - SOUND

ROSEWALLS FIRST PROFESSIONAL MATCH - SOUND

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Ken Rosewall makes his professional debut against Pancho Gonzales at New Yonks Centre Court. Despite initial nerves, Rosewall's backhand is smooth, but Gonzales dominates early, taking the first set. Rosewall finds his touch and wins the second set. The match intensifies as both players push each other, with Gonzales leading two sets to one. Rosewall fights back to even the score, but Gonzales uses his experience to outmaneuver Rosewall in the final set, winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 1-6, 9-7. Rosewall's performance assures a promising career.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Ken Rosewall's initial challenge during his debut against Pancho Gonzales?

His serve was weak.

He was nervous.

He was unfamiliar with the court.

He had an injury.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Rosewall manage to win the second set against Gonzales?

By serving aces.

By finding his touch.

By Gonzales making errors.

By changing his racket.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy did Rosewall use to challenge Gonzales in the middle sets?

He took longer breaks.

He focused on his serve.

He played defensively.

He played an attacking game.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final score of the match between Rosewall and Gonzales?

6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 1-6, 9-7

7-5, 5-7, 7-5, 3-6, 10-8

6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 2-6, 8-6

6-2, 2-6, 6-2, 0-6, 7-5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the match outcome suggest about Rosewall's future in professional tennis?

He needs more practice.

He should change his coach.

He is likely to have a successful career.

He should consider retiring.