qualifier

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Ten years ago, Kosovo had never played a World Cup qualifier - now they are 90 minutes away from qualifying for this summer's finals.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He then outclassed former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-0, 6-3, a player he had upset in five sets as a qualifier in Melbourne a year earlier, to reach his first Grand Slam quarterfinal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The Norwegian also lost a week ago during the first round of the Acapulco Open, falling to Chinese qualifier Yibing Wu in straight sets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

The tournament, which this year doubles up as a qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, was scheduled to be held from 17 March to 3 April.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

On June 13, Louie made quick work of another Olympic 5,000 qualifier, but the toe injured in training opened up again.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand