runner-up

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The 20-year-old broke the deadlock after 21 minutes and struck again eight minutes later to condemn the former Confederation Cup runners-up to a second loss within eight days.

From Barron's

Evans had arrived in Jeddah leading the standings by three points, but his hopes of finally ascending to the WRC throne after finishing runner-up four times were scuppered by a costly puncture on Friday.

From Barron's

Sundowns, runners-up last season, scored twice in the second half to collect maximum Group C points with Chilean Marcelo Allende the other scorer.

From Barron's

The former Wimbledon runner-up converted his third break point for a 5-3 lead before confidently serving out the opener to love.

From BBC

The former Wimbledon runner-up, ranked 56th in the world, served his way to the opening set following an early break and then broke immediately in set two after Collignon double-faulted twice.

From BBC