defend

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Across the sport's two hard court Grand Slam tournaments, the two-time defending US Open champion has lost just twice in 45 matches on her favourite surface.

From BBC

But he said the aim was not to eliminate US support entirely -- but rather for European forces to be able to take the lead in defending the continent.

From Barron's

Despite the good fortune, Djokovic will know he will need to improve if he is to win an 11th Australian Open title, with two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner potentially waiting in the last four.

From BBC

Under pressure, Takaichi defended her measure on Monday, saying she wanted to set up a public committee to discuss the issue, insisting she was paying "considerable attention to fiscal sustainability".

From Barron's

Ohio State will have a bye week before its Halloween meeting with USC at the Coliseum, and so will the defending champ, Indiana, which USC will face in Bloomington on Nov. 14.

From Los Angeles Times