defeats
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Once Sinner and Djokovic were out of the way, Zverev took over as the clear front-runner - but he has scar tissue from his previous Grand Slam final defeats.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
He made way for Wilfried Nancy but the Frenchman left after six defeats and only two wins from eight matches.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
But they have previously responded well to defeats this term - another sign of Parling's coaching ability.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
All this combined to produce a desperate situation Slot could not control as the damaging defeats piled up, leading to an inevitable conclusion.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
In pantomime, Chief Joyi would fling his spear and creep along the veld as he narrated the victories and defeats.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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