opponent
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Andreeva may have been the heavy favourite based on ranking and pedigree, but Chwalinska has proved to be a tricky opponent who plays with real variety.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The endorsement came despite Baines underperforming her main opponent, Visalia school board trustee Randy Villegas, in fundraising.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
In the 2024 French Open final, he came up against a better opponent in Carlos Alcaraz - whose emergence alongside Sinner meant many thought Zverev had missed his chance to land a major.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
What Luna finds most beautiful about the sport is the built-in hope that no matter how imposing your opponent is, if luck is on your side, winning is possible.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Yet since 1939, he had been fighting one of the hardest battles of World War II. His fearsome opponent?
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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