qualifier

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His next opponent will be Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata, who beat Kazakhstan's 10th seed Alexander Bublik in three sets.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

He then outclassed former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-0, 6-3, a player he had upset in five sets as a qualifier in Melbourne a year earlier, to reach his first Grand Slam quarterfinal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The Norwegian also lost a week ago during the first round of the Acapulco Open, falling to Chinese qualifier Yibing Wu in straight sets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Raducanu did not win a match in Doha or Dubai, where she had a chest infection, but is healthy again for Friday's second-round match - following a first-round bye -against qualifier Anastasia Zakharova.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Training for my Olympics qualifier, wearing an ankle brace for support with an injury.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad