tournament
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In an abysmal opening day for home hopes, 10 British players - including Cameron Norrie, the highest ranked Briton - quickly toppled out of the tournament.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
In an interview Sunday afternoon on the eve of the tournament, Eala explained that she’s hardly surprised anymore by the fans who turn up at her matches and seek her out wherever they can.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Despite being ranked No. 61 in the world, it reached this tournament by eliminating four-time champion Italy in the qualifying playoffs in March.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
France began the tournament pressing in an aggressive 4-4-2.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Later, Pal Benko, whom Bobby had played in the Candidates tournament, would claim to be the one who talked Bobby into changing the kind of clothes he wore.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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