tournament
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So it was no surprise when Gauff suffered a fourth-round exit in a tournament where she looked fraught throughout and was reduced to tears during matches.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
It was the first time the Serb had been beaten in the opening round at Flushing Meadows and the first time he had lost in the opening round of a Grand Slam tournament since 2006.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
The tournament kicks off Sept. 4 and is scheduled to conclude Sept. 13.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
Djokovic gets asked this question with every major exit since the last major he won, which was this tournament, three years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Byrne had just defeated Samuel Reshevsky, the strongest American grandmaster in the tournament, and his chess ability was not to be disrespected.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Three of tennis' four Grand Slam tournaments - the Australian Open, Roland Garros and the US Open - operate a split schedule during their competitions, separating matches into day and night sessions.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
The kids have been all right, continuing their success in tournaments with forward-facing sonar, and holding their own in tournaments without it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
He thinks the reduction of FFS tournaments made him a better fisherman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
Gamers compete against one another in high-stakes tournaments for cash prizes and trophies.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
The Soviets were all not just professional players, but grandmasters, the designation given to the highest-rated chess masters who have distinguished themselves in international tournaments.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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