top seed
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But the Kazakh second seed could rub more salt in Sabalenka's wounds if she can deny the top seed a third successive US Open title in Saturday's showpiece.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Three of top seed Zverev's five matches over the past fortnight have finished past 1am.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 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
As the second seed, Alcaraz is on the opposite side of the draw to French Open champion and top seed Zverev, and the pair cannot meet until the final.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 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
