top seed
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China's world number 85 Wang Xiyu fought back to stun the top seed 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, and will play compatriot Zhang Shuai for the title.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Six years ago, the German top seed threw away a two-set lead in a devastating loss to Dominic Thiem, having served for the match in the fifth set.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Sabalenka's pace and power was too much for world number 160 Iatcenko, who managed just three winners compared to the 24 put away by the top seed.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Fery is ranked as the best mover among the men's quarter-finalists, just ahead of Cobolli and top seed Jannik Sinner.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Children gather Timothy grass and beginning with the top seed say:— Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich man, Poor man, Beggar man, Thief.
From Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District by Charles Dack
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