Read the text and complete the gaps with the correct form and tense of the given verb

Pre-Game Jitters

The weather was perfect for a tennis tournament. It [ ]every day for weeks before the sun had finally come out. The bad spell was finally over and it was sunny and warm again.

Paul was feeling a little nervous because he [ ]his biggest rival, Fred, who had a great serve and excellent timing.

"Hey, Paul," called his coach [ ]at him worriedly. "Bring your gear over here and have a seat."

"Sure, coach," said Paul, "whatever you say." " [ ]last night like I told you?" asked his coach.

"I did," answered Paul, "but I had a bad dream. I [ ] by a huge tennis ball when I woke up in a sweat."

His coach laughed and said, "Listen, Paul. You [ ] a long way since the last time you played with Fred, so don't worry."

"You're right, coach," decided Paul, "I [ ] it my best shot and maybe, just maybe, I might beat him this time."