| 单词 | unseeded |
| 例句 | His whole playing career, which exploded when he won Wimbledon in 1985, unseeded and aged 17, can be traced through the 81 lots. Bizarre Becker: Sad and turbulent saga of a fallen tennis champion 2018-06-24T04:00:00Z "The whole DNA of 'Boyhood' is extremely experimental. If you're a basketball fan, it's like an unseeded team making it to the Final Four." Oscar nominations 2015: For contenders, the news is just sinking in 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z "It’s rare for an independent film to find its way through the maelstrom of corporate America. It feels pretty good … like, if you’re a basketball fan, an unseeded team making it to the Final Four." Oscars 2015: Supporting actor nominees rejoice in their journeys 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z If unseeded Irvine upsets Gonzaga, an eighth seed, it will face the winner of the Tennessee-Nebraska match with a berth in the Elite Eight on the line, which would be its first. Why UC Irvine women's soccer is so good at pulling off NCAA tournament upsets 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z No sign of the occasion weighing on him, no trace of the tension he acknowledged briefly arose late in his semifinal against unseeded American Ben Shelton. Djokovic wins U.S. Open for his 24th Grand Slam title by beating Medvedev 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Anyone who has been watching the unseeded American’s run at the U.S. Who is Ben Shelton? His phone celebration at U.S. Open shows he's 'dialed in' 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Her grip was clenched, her shoulders tight and unseeded Czech Vondrousova won, inflicting Jabeur's third Grand Slam final defeat in as many attempts. 'My most painful loss' - tears flow again on Centre 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z This fortnight she has certainly defied expectations by becoming the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon, on a surface on which she had little pedigree. Tattoo fan Vondrousova etches name into history 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z She was the first unseeded woman to even reach the final at the All England Club in 60 years. Vondrousova beats Jabeur to be lowest-ranked, first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z She is the first unseeded finalist at Wimbledon since Billie Jean King made it that far in 1963. Ons Jabeur plays Marketa Vondrousova in the Wimbledon women’s final 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The 28-year-old faces Vondrousova, who is ranked at number 42 and is also aiming for her own slice of history by becoming the first unseeded woman to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish. History at stake in Wimbledon women's final 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z That will change Saturday, when No. 6 seed Jabeur and the unseeded Vondrousova play each other at Centre Court for the women’s singles championship. Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova are 0-3 in Grand Slam finals. One will win Wimbledon 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Ranked No. 76 and also unseeded, Svitolina returned to the tour from maternity leave just three months ago. Vondrousova tops Svitolina to become the first unseeded women’s finalist at Wimbledon in 60 years 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Teams placed ninth to 16th will be seeded in the new knockout playoff round in February, drawn against unseeded teams placing 17th to 24th. More national derby games possible when revamped Champions League starts next year 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z She can become fourth unseeded woman to lift the trophy at the French Open - and all have come in the past seven years, including Swiatek in 2020. At the French Open, Iga Swiatek seeks her 4th Grand Slam trophy and Karolina Muchova seeks her 1st 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z The following year, the unseeded Pole won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open without dropping a set. Swiatek ready for unknown against Muchova in final 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z The 24-year-old left-hander from the Czech Republic is the first unseeded finalist at the All England Club since Billie Jean King made it that far 60 years ago. Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova are 0-3 in Grand Slam finals. One will win Wimbledon 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Until Saturday, this trip to Paris was far more complicated off the court for Sabalenka than on it, where all six of her opponents was unseeded. Unseeded Karolina Muchova beats No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open for 1st Grand Slam final 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Indiana State, as a national seed, would have been in line to host against an unseeded TCU. Florida, LSU, Kentucky wins give SEC 6 teams in NCAA baseball tournament super regionals 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z The two-time French Open champion has yet to be challenged and faces another unseeded opponent, Xinyu Wang, in the third round. French Open 2023: Coco Gauff wins after waiting out marathon; Alcaraz, Djokovic on court Friday 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z The unseeded winning duo upset two of the top-three seeds in Madrid. Alcaraz beats lucky loser Struff to retain Madrid Open title 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Every day, he thinks of his around 40 acres of land, still unseeded. Ukraine farmers surrounded by risks, from mines to logistics 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Typically, that involves seeding a cloud in one location while monitoring unseeded clouds in nearby locations and comparing the results. Rainmaking Experiments Boom Amid Worsening Drought 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Let’s let the unseeded Paul explain what his strategy was and what happened: Paul says Djokovic thwarted his Australian Open gameplan 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, he faces his toughest test yet when he plays Tommy Paul - also an unseeded American but ranked 54 places higher - for a spot in the semi-finals. 'I'd never left the US, now I'm in a Slam quarter-final' 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Former world number one Murray, 35, is currently ranked 66th and his unseeded status leaves him vulnerable to difficult draws at the majors, as evidenced by his difficult opener against 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Berrettini. Murray set for tough start against Berrettini 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Becker rose to stardom in 1985 at the age of 17 when he became the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon singles title. UK media: Boris Becker released from jail, faces deportation 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Milan will likely care less about being unseeded as a group runner-up. Milan back in Champions League last 16; PSG faces tough draw 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z The unseeded Nishioka, appearing in his second championship match this year after reaching the Washington final in August, started the brighter and found his rythym early to claim the first set. Nishioka beats Shapovalov to win Korean Open 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z A seventh title, which seemed so improbable when she came here unseeded and with little match experience because injuries had kept her off the court for nearly a year, suddenly doesn’t seem impossible anymore. Column: Serena Williams is not finished yet, defeats Anett Kontaveit to advance at U.S. Open 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Just a couple of months ago, she had seemed so diminished after a first-round loss to unseeded Harmony Tan at Wimbledon that she sounded already retired. Perspective | Serena Williams sheds cape, finds form and owns U.S. Open stage once again 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z After beating four straight seeded players to reach the finals, the 34-year-old Mannarino downed the unseeded Djere to become the oldest player to win the tournament, which was hosted at Wake Forest University. Mannarino defeats Djere to win Winston-Salem Open 2022-08-27T04:00:00Z Those teams will be unseeded and playing the first leg at home on Feb. 16 against runners-up in Europa League groups that finish Thursday. Milan back in Champions League last 16; PSG faces tough draw 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z The unseeded Russian fired seven aces without a double-fault against the lone American in the semifinals. Sasnovich rallies past Cornet, advances to Cleveland final 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z The unseeded Kvitova, ranked 28th, will be Keys’ third consecutive opponent with a Grand Slam title to her credit. Daniil Medvedev rounding into form in time as US Open looms 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z The British number one won the Flushing Meadows tournament last year as an unseeded 18-year-old, 22 years after Williams won her first Grand Slam singles title in New York, aged just 17. Raducanu to face Williams for first time 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z She fought back from dropping the first set and led 2-0 in the decider before the unseeded Italian came back to stun Williams and the crowd. A look back at Williams' iconic moments as she prepares to say goodbye 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Williams was ranked just 81st after missing much of the previous season and became only the second unseeded woman in the professional era to win the Australian Open. Serena Williams: 23 Grand Slam singles titles and much more 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z The other quarterfinal on their half of the bracket will be No. 9 Cam Norrie of Britain against unseeded David Goffin of Belgium. Wimbledon wild-card entry steals set, not win, from Novak Djokovic 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z The unseeded Frenchwoman is making her debut at the All England Club. French player who beat Serena reaches 4th round at Wimbledon 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Raducanu won the championship at Flushing Meadows in September as an unseeded player who went through qualifying at age 18. British native Murray’s Wimbledon stay cut short by Isner 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z But the main takeaway for those who stayed late was the 2013 and 2016 champion, a dangerous unseeded floater in the draw, looks fit enough to cause problems for more opponents this fortnight. Murray wins Wimbledon opener under floodlights 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z An unseeded team will leave Omaha with the championship for the first time since Coastal Carolina in 2016. Underdogs Ole Miss, OU set for College World Series finals 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z The other women moving on Sunday are unseeded and in unfamiliar territory, never having been in any major quarterfinal. Wimbledon wild-card entry steals set, not win, from Novak Djokovic 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z If he manages to recover for Wimbledon, no player would be happy to draw the unseeded Murray in the first round. Are we saying goodbye to the GOATs at Wimbledon? 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Both unseeded teams were unlikely to make it this far. Czech, Smith lead Texas past Arizona, into WCWS semifinals 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z At the 2020 French Open, she was an unseeded 19-year-old who became a national heroine overnight as the first tennis player from Poland to win a major. Iga Swiatek wins French Open, defeating Coco Gauff in women’s final 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z She found herself unable to manage the pressure and the critical points and flung her racket across the clay in frustration while losing to Barbora Krejcikova, the unseeded eventual champion. Coco Gauff Reaches French Open Final, Will Face Iga Swiatek 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Florida advanced to play the winner between No. 7 seed Oklahoma State and unseeded Arizona on Saturday. Lindsey goes 3 for 3; Florida tops Oregon State 7-1 in WCWS 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z But in that World Series, Oklahoma lost its opener to unseeded James Madison, 4-3, in eight innings: a ray of hope for those having nightmares about Trautwein fastballs and Alo bombs. Two Teams Loom Large Over the College World Series 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Instead, she patiently worked her way to the opening while the unseeded Stephens struggled to maintain her consistency, mixing forehand winners with untimely mistakes and several gaffes at the net. Coco Gauff Advances to French Open Semifinals 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z The 28-year-old American is the highest seed left in the women's singles behind Swiatek, who has only faced unseeded opponents so far. Swiatek battles back to reach French Open quarters 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Stephens, 29, is unseeded this year but has long thrived on clay and was a French Open finalist in 2018. Speedy and Upbeat, Leylah Fernandez Is Going Deep at the French Open 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z Oklahoma State will play unseeded Arizona, which beat unseeded Mississippi State in Super Regionals, on Thursday. Oklahoma to defend Women’s College World Series title 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z Romania's Halep struggled physically in the second half of the match, seeming to have difficulties with her breathing and calling on the trainer, and faded badly against the unseeded 19-year-old Chinese player. Another rapid win for Swiatek but Halep exits 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z But the pecking order has since reversed, with Anisimova the French Open’s 27th seed and Osaka unseeded because her ranking has slipped to 38th, largely because she has competed in just three tournaments since Australia. Naomi Osaka loses at French Open, may skip point-less Wimbledon 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z The four-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1-ranked player, who is now ranked No. 38 and was unseeded in Paris, double-faulted twice to end games and called the outcome “disappointing.” Year after Osaka decides to leave Paris, loss forces her to 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Shouts rose from an adjacent arena, where a pair of unseeded, unheralded players met. COVID seems thing of the past at full-capacity French Open 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z Florida will play unseeded Oregon State on Thursday. Oklahoma to defend Women’s College World Series title 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z Becker rose to stardom in 1985 at the age of 17 when he became the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon singles title and later rose to the No. 1 ranking. Tennis great Boris Becker gets 2 1/2 years in prison 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z The unseeded Bulgarian dropped two match points in the deciding set before taking it in a tiebreaker. Zverev edges Sinner in Monte Carlo classic to reach semis 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z In women's quarterfinal play, the unseeded Osaka — who hasn't won a tournament since the 2021 Australian Open — made quick work of No. 9 Danielle Collins of the U.S. Daniil Medvedev closes in on No. 1 ranking; Naomi Osaka to Miami semis 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z "It means a lot to me," said Osaka, unseeded in Miami after falling to No. 77 in the world because she’s missed considerable time to focus on her mental health in recent years. Another win for Naomi Osaka at Miami Open, as 11 seeds fall 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z “It means a lot to me,” said Osaka, unseeded in Miami after falling to No. 77 in the world because she’s missed considerable time to focus on her mental health in recent years. Another day, another win for Naomi Osaka at Miami Open 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Swiatek, who made her first big splash when she won the 2020 French Open title as an unseeded player, has so far avoided being overwhelmed by the debilitating pressure that sudden fame can trigger. Elliott: Iga Swiatek passes big test against Simona Halep to reach Indian Wells final 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z Interestingly, the competition's new format means Rangers dodge the likes of Barcelona, Porto, RB Leipzig and Atalanta, who are all unseeded along with the Scottish champions after their play-off wins. How big is Rangers' win over Dortmund? 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z They also broke Haddad Maia for an early advantage in the deciding set before their unseeded rivals fought back to extend the match. Top-ranked Krejcikova, Siniakova win women’s doubles 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z O’Neil, the last Australian to win the Australian Open in singles was an unseeded player ranked outside the top 100 who never made another deep run at a major tournament after her victory in 1978. Ashleigh Barty Wins Australian Open Women’s Singles Title 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z O’Neil was unseeded and ranked outside the top 100, one of the biggest surprise Grand Slam champions in tennis’s long history. Ashleigh Barty and Danielle Collins Will Meet in Australian Open Final 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z She was first to advance to Saturday’s final with a clinical dissection of unseeded Madison Keys, needing only 62 minutes for the 6-1, 6-3 victory that dashed the prospect of an all-American women’s final. Australian Open finalists Ashleigh Barty, Danielle Collins arrive via different paths, styles 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z “It means a lot,” said Keys, 26, who is unseeded this year after being ranked as high as No. 7 earlier in her career. Madison Keys Powers Her Way Into Australian Open Semifinals 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z That, of course, is the consequence of being unseeded and having to face higher-ranked players in the early rounds. Madison Keys let go of expectations and is in the Australian Open semifinals 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z In the fourth round on Sunday night, the unseeded Anisimova found herself in a more subtle form of combat. Ashleigh Barty Mixes It Up and Heads to Australian Open Quarterfinals 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z The loudest cheers came from Court 3, where unseeded Australian Aleksandar Vukic was roaring back from one set down against favored South African Lloyd Harris. With Novak Djokovic deported, Australian Open begins under omicron cloud 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Naomi Osaka’s previous Grand Slam appearance ended with a loss to an unseeded teen in the U.S. Naomi Osaka has found her joy in tennis in time for the Australian Open 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z Open tennis tournament to Leylah Fernandez, an unseeded Canadian, Naomi Osaka could have arrived at her news conference, said it was not her day, tipped her visor to her opponent and slinked off. The Most Memorable Sports Moments of 2021, According to Us 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z And these are the group runners-up and therefore unseeded teams, who’ll play the first leg at home: Champions League 2021-22 last-16 draw – live updates! 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z In 2007, she came into the tournament unseeded and swept to the title, reviving her career. Serena Williams Withdraws From Australian Open 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z The 16 teams will be put into two pots - one for the seeded teams, who are the eight group winners, and one for the unseeded teams, who are the eight runners up. Clubs set for Champions League draw 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z It also included the defending national champion, SEC champ Kentucky, but the Wildcats lost 3-1 to unseeded Illinois, a team UW defeated on the road in September. Washington volleyball team makes easy work of Hawaii to advance to NCAA tournament Sweet 16 2021-12-04T05:00:00Z There will be 12 countries in Friday's draw, with the six seeded teams hosting the six unseeded sides in the semi-finals. What awaits Wales and Scotland in play-offs? 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z “Most statistical programs,” studies that compare the amount of precipitation from randomly seeded clouds and unseeded ones, “have failed to meet statistical significance,” Tessendorf said. Cloud seeding gains steam as West faces worsening droughts 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z The unseeded Wolves upset No. 3 seed West Florida, 33-30, in overtime Saturday. Bowie State defense comes up big in win over Lenoir-Rhyne to open D-II playoffs 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z They include the eight runners-up from the Europa League group stage - who will be seeded - while the eight third-placed teams from the Champions League group stage will be unseeded. Clubs set for Champions League draw 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Ukraine also won away, 2-0 at Bosnia-Herzegovina, to join Turkey as unseeded teams who will be on the road again in the playoffs semifinals. Dutch head back to World Cup; playoffs for Turkey, Ukraine 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z They might also hope that an unseeded team can shock one of the big boys in the semis. What awaits Wales and Scotland in play-offs? 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z England finished on 26 points, six clear of second-placed Poland, which lost at home to Hungary 2-1 and might be unseeded for next year’s playoffs. England routs San Marino 10-0, qualifies for World Cup 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z These oaths will be seeded according to points accumulated in qualifying, with the Nations League teams unseeded. World Cup qualifiers: Northern Ireland v Italy, Scotland v Denmark – live! 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z North Macedonia will be among the unseeded teams in the March playoffs, when 12 teams will play for three World Cup places. Flick extends winning start as Germany beats Armenia 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z The unseeded teams who will play away from home first are the Czechs, North Macedonia, Poland, Turkey, Ukraine and Austria, the other team claiming its place via the Nations League. Dutch head back to World Cup; playoffs for Turkey, Ukraine 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z Open in the first matchup of unseeded players in a major final. Daniil Medvedev wins U.S. Open title, thwarting Novak Djokovic's bid at history 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z The match was filled with lengthy, gasp-inducing rallies that had both finalists — both of whom are teens and both of whom were unseeded at the year’s final major — sprinting all over the court. From qualifier to champ, Emma Raducanu tops fellow teen Leylah Fernandez in U.S. Open final 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z Open and the first between two unseeded women. Britain’s Raducanu, 18, beats Fernandez, 19, to win US Open 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z It’s the first major final between unseeded players in the professional era and the winner becomes the youngest Grand Slam winner since Maria Sharapova’s victory at Wimbledon in 2004. US Open Lookahead: Raducanu, Fernandez in teen women’s final 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Open, the fans are adopting a neighbor from the North to treat as one of their own: Leylah Fernandez, an unseeded Canadian teenager with an exciting game and enthusiasm to match. Canadian teen Fernandez into US Open semis with fans' help 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Medvedev has yet to drop a set on his way to the quarterfinals for the third straight year, and van de Zandschulp would be the third unseeded player he would face at Flushing Meadows. Unqualified Success: van de Zandschulp stuns again at Open 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z Open with $265,000 for reaching the round of 16, and the No. 22 seed will earn more if he defeats unseeded Lloyd Harris on Monday. U.S. Open tennis live updates: Reilly Opelka fined $10,000 for unapproved bag 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z It was merely four years ago that Sloane Stephens, unseeded and recently returned after an 11-month recovery from foot surgery, turned the U.S. Column: Sloane Stephens makes a triumphant return to U.S. Open 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Championships, where Budge was set to face his unseeded friend and doubles partner, Gene Mako, in the final, a hurricane delayed the match for nearly a week. Novak Djokovic Knocks on the Door of a Very Exclusive Club 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z McDonald, who was unseeded, was able to defend six set points to tie the frame at five a piece. Jannik Sinner wins Citi Open in three sets for third career title 2021-08-08T04:00:00Z Both players were unseeded in the draw and represent a surprising success for American tennis as it desperately seeks another top men’s player. Winning Junior Wimbledon Is ‘Crazy’, but It’s Still ‘Just the Juniors’ 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z But on a rainy day at Wimbledon, the unseeded 23-year-old American shone. ‘Great Entertainment’: Frances Tiafoe Upsets Stefanos Tsitsipas at Wimbledon 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z On Monday, the unseeded Tiafoe overcame an enormous challenge of his own, outclassing and overpowering Tsitsipas at every turn to deliver the biggest upset of Wimbledon’s opening day. On Wimbledon’s long-awaited opening day, Frances Tiafoe stages the biggest upset 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z This was the first women’s final there between two unseeded players since 2013. Ostapenko tunes up for Wimbledon by winning Eastbourne title 2021-06-26T04:00:00Z Either the unseeded Cavs or Wolfpack must extend the surges that brought them this far for the ACC to get another. Cavs, Wolfpack latest ACC hopefuls at rare baseball title 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z The unseeded Krejcikova was participating in only her fifth main draw at any Grand Slam tournament in singles; she'd once been as far as the fourth round previously. French Open champ Krejcikova 15th in singles, 1st in doubles 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z For Stephens, who is unseeded at Wimbledon and at her lowest ranking in four years, No. 73, positive thinking remains paramount. ‘Great Entertainment’: Frances Tiafoe Upsets Stefanos Tsitsipas at Wimbledon 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z The unseeded Krejcikova was participating in only her fifth main draw at any Grand Slam tournament in singles; she’d once been as far as the fourth round previously. French Open champ Krejcikova 15th in singles, 1st in doubles 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z Krejcikova is a 25-year-old from the Czech Republic who is unseeded and playing in only her fifth singles main draw at any Slam tournament. French Open Lookahead: Krejcikova-Pavlyuchenkova in final 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z A TV replay confirmed as much, and the unseeded Krejcikova was so sure she raised her arms in triumph to celebrate a berth in her first Grand Slam final at the French Open. Unseeded Krejcikova, Pavlyuchenkova reach French Open final 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z Top-seeded Oklahoma will play unseeded James Madison in the other semifinal Monday. Florida St. tops Alabama; rematch to determine WCWS finalist 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z The Sooners found themselves in the elimination game after they were upset by unseeded James Madison on Thursday. Alo sets single-season Oklahoma HR mark in win vs. Georgia 2021-06-05T04:00:00Z After claiming the two wins against Big 12 teams within an hour of their campuses, the unseeded Dukes — champions of the Colonial Athletic Association — are one victory from reaching the best-of-three championship series. James Madison wins another shocker, tops Oklahoma St. 2-1 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z Venus plays on unseeded, still motivated despite an energy-sapping autoimmune disorder. Ashleigh Barty walked away from tennis to find her way forward. Will other pros follow? 2021-05-30T04:00:00Z She is the eighth unseeded women’s finalist at the French Open in the professional era, and the fourth in the past five years. Unseeded Krejcikova, Pavlyuchenkova reach French Open final 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z The Thundering Herd became the first unseeded team to win a national title since Santa Clara in 2006. Marshall wins first-ever College Cup 1-0 over Indiana in OT 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z But Virginia, the only unseeded team in the semifinals, was determined. Florida State beats Virginia in shootout in College Cup 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z Podoroska, an unseeded 24-year-old Argentine, was not yet born when Williams played in the qualifying tournament in Quebec City, Canada, on Oct. Serena Williams Struggles, Losing Her First Match in Nearly Three Months 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z Powell started as a true freshman and after an up-and-down first season, she helped the unseeded Huskies reach the Sweet 16. UW’s Ella May Powell knows exactly how to set her teammates up for success ahead of Sweet 16 match 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z But the unseeded player digs deep, and wins the next four points. Australian Open 2021 day nine: Grigor Dimitrov v Aslan Karatsev, Osaka breezes into semis – live! 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z Barcelona will host the first leg this time because it was unseeded in Monday’s draw after failing to win its group. Barcelona-PSG rematch highlights Champions League draw 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z The two seeded teams – Hungary and Turkey would not face each other, but take on only the two unseeded teams, with the top two in the group qualifying for the quarter-finals. Hungary's Golden Squad: the greatest team never to win it all? | John Ashdown 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z The tournament lost its biggest star Thursday night in the semifinal, when Serena Williams fell to the unseeded Victoria Azarenka, a former world No. 1. A U.S. Open Missing Fans and Stars: Was It Worth It? 2020-09-12T04:00:00Z Becker was the first German champion of the Wimbledon men’s singles and the first unseeded winner. Boris Becker accused of hiding tennis trophies during bankruptcy 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z In Paris, the unseeded Swiatek clearly managed it beautifully: speaking softly to herself, eyes closed, on changeovers and hitting winner after clean winner, eyes wide open, on the clay. For Both Swiatek and Nadal, Staying ‘In the Moment’ at French Open Was Key 2020-10-12T04:00:00Z She went three sets in her first two rounds against unseeded opponents. Sofia Kenin’s Knack for Rebounds Is Being Tested at the French Open. And in 2020. 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z Down a set and a break to the unseeded Tsvetana Pironkova in the quarterfinals of the United States Open, Serena Williams was in danger of succumbing to a story line even better than her own. Serena Williams Is on Another U.S. Open Run. Is a Record Finish in Store? 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Rogers, the unseeded underdog who was scheduled to play Osaka on Tuesday night, recognized the same circumstances when she beat Kvitova on Monday and Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, the No. 11 seed, last week. At the U.S. Open, Silence Is a Sweet Sound for the Underdogs 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z So aside from all of the millions of dollars on offer, and the valuable ranking points, there’s also some extra incentive for unseeded players. Room with a view: US Open seeds get taste of the suite life 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z Williams moved on to face unseeded Russian Margarita Gasparyan in the second round, with a potential matchup against former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka looming in the third. At the U.S. Open, Serena Williams cruises — finally — into the second round 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z Next season’s Champions League will be an unseeded knockout, only the league champions qualify. Manchester City v Real Madrid: Champions League last 16, second leg – live! 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z The three unseeded players in the semifinals is a first for the tournament. AP Sportlight 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z The unseeded Vesely won six of the final seven points of the tiebreaker to win a match that lasted three hours and six minutes. ATP roundup: Monfils reaches Montpellier final 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z Muguruza, who was unseeded at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in six years, returned to the top 20, going from No. 32 to No. 16. Djokovic returns to No. 1; Kenin top American woman at No. 7 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z When she took the first set of Saturday’s final with two breaks of serve to one, the unseeded Muguruza was a set away from clinching her first major title since Wimbledon in 2017. Muguruza is back … as a Grand Slam runner-up 2020-02-01T05:00:00Z He was also struggling with his body and his unseeded opponent, Tennys Sandgren, a sturdy and thoughtful American ranked 100th in the world but playing much better than that in this event. After a Great Escape, Roger Federer Will Face Djokovic 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z The victory earned the unseeded Spaniard a spot in the semifinals at Melbourne Park for the first time, and her first at any Grand Slam tournament since the French Open in 2018. Simona Halep dominates in Australian Open 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z She is the second unseeded woman to win the Australian title in the Open era. AP Sportlight 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z In Saturday’s final, Rublev will play unseeded South African Lloyd Harris, who will be making his debut in an ATP Tour final. ATP roundup: Rublev, Harris move into Adelaide final 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z Djokovic broke him in the fifth game of the second set, the unseeded Bulgarian mis-hitting a forehand and sending it long. Djokovic reaches Paris Masters final after beating Dimitrov 2019-11-02T04:00:00Z The exuberant 32-year-old made a fine start before losing focus on Court One, sending a backhand long on the unseeded Shapovalov’s first match point. Fognini out of race to London with Paris defeat 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z World number 14 Sabalenka raced past her unseeded opponent in the first five games of the final set before sealing victory with her 18th ace of the match. Sabalenka overcomes determined Riske to retain Wuhan title 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z The unseeded Italian, who reached the semifinals last year, beat the 2017 U.S. Giorgi upsets Stephens at Pan Pacific Open 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z The Dutchwoman recovered well to share the opening four games with Pavlyuchenkova but dropped her serve in the fifth, failing to keep up with her unseeded opponent’s devastating backhands. Bertens, Stephens bow out of Pan Pacific Open 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z But unseeded Grigor Dimitrov thwarted the effort in Flushing Meadows in a five-set marathon, leaving a puzzled crowd to wonder if the Swiss will ever again hoist a Grand Slam trophy. Another heartbreak for Federer in bid for 21st grand slam title 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z Osaka will face off against unseeded Pole Magda Linette, who she defeated earlier this year on her way to her second Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. Nadal, holder Osaka continue U.S. Open bids on Day Four 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z Williams, seeded eighth, wisely controlled her emotions as well as she controlled the play against the unseeded Sharapova. Serena Williams puts last year's U.S. Open spectacle behind her with businesslike win 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z Ranked 41st, he will be unseeded in New York, but is fresh off winning his first tour title, at the Winston-Salem Open on Saturday. 2019 U.S. Open: Six Players to Watch 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Despite landing just 38% of her first serves in the match, unseeded Giorgi made her opportunities count when she got into play and went on to win the first eight games. Bertens, Stephens bow out of Pan Pacific Open 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Open officials kept putting Sharapova on the main court in her next couple of matches, drawing complaints from some players who felt an unseeded player wasn’t worthy of such a prime position. First-round fireworks: Serena, Sharapova to meet at U.S. Open 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z He rose to fame at Melbourne in 2008 when, as an unseeded player, he reached the final. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, fighting on at 34, falls to Englishman Kyle Edmund at Citi Open 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z The 16-time Grand Slam champion Bryan brothers are also unseeded, because Bob is on the comeback trail after a hip injury. Doubles tennis, often pushed to the side, takes center stage at Citi Open 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z For long periods during her quarter-final against her unseeded Czech opponent though, it felt that her challenge might again fall flat. Svitolina becomes first Ukrainian woman to reach major semi 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z There is certain to be at least one unseeded player in the quarter-finals, for the first time in four years. More players older than 30 than younger left in men’s fourth round at Wimbledon 2019-07-07T04:00:00Z The American will play the last match of the day at the All England Club’s biggest stadium when she faces Polona Hercog of Slovenia, another unseeded player. Coco Gauff headlines play on Centre Court at Wimbledon 2019-07-04T04:00:00Z It’s almost unheard of for two unseeded players with little Grand Slam pedigree to be placed on Centre Court in one of the early rounds — unless one is British. Wimbledon Glance: Rising star Gauff placed on Centre Court 2019-07-04T04:00:00Z It’s almost unheard of for two unseeded players with little Grand Slam pedigree to be placed on Centre Court in one of the early rounds - unless one is British. Wimbledon Glance: Rising star Gauff placed on Centre Court 2019-07-04T04:00:00Z Brady, an unseeded American, rallied from two breaks down in the first set. WTA roundup: Unseeded American makes semis in Nottingham 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z The unseeded Germans simultaneously fell on their backs after sealing the result on their first match point. Unseeded Germans Krawietz and Mies take men's doubles title in Paris 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z Barty first took full advantage of Anisimova’s early nerves but found herself on the back foot when the unseeded American gained composure and started hitting freely. Grinding Barty through to French Open final 2019-06-07T04:00:00Z Beating the defending champion on centre court was no small feat for Anisimova, but the unseeded American was nerveless throughout. New faces and usual suspects advance in Paris 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z Two other unseeded players who shook up this half of the draw couldn’t follow up seismic upsets on Saturday. Amanda Anisimova Gains Milestone on a Day When Other Surprising Runs End 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z It’s a common occurrence at Grand Slam tournaments: An unseeded player knocks off a far more accomplished opponent but fails to do enough to win again the next time on court. Women who beat Serena, Osaka in Paris are quickly gone 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z The 22-year-old did not have it easy, taking two hours and 35 minutes to eventually get the better of his unseeded opponent in a match where both players had numerous match points. Tennis: Zverev outlasts Jarry in thrilling final to clinch Geneva... 2019-05-25T04:00:00Z The unseeded German picked apart his serve, converting six of 16 break points. Shapovalov’s clay-court campaign begins with 1st-round loss 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z Kerber’s victory over the unseeded Williams was thorny more than dramatic. Belinda Bencic's victory over Karolina Pliskova at Paribas Open shouldn’t be called upset 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z “Honestly, it seemed like I played even better when I was down. I really didn’t have any other choice because she was playing so well and serving so well,” said Williams, who is unseeded. Novak Djokovic rallies; Naomi Osaka starts well at BNP Paribas Open 2019-03-10T05:00:00Z Open field as an unseeded surprise and won her first Grand Slam title. Sloane Stephens takes an early exit at BNP Paribas Open 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z The plucky 18-year old saved four match points before succumbing after two hours to the unseeded right-hander. Tennis: Serbian Djere wins Rio Open to claim first ATP tour title 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z Cecchinato was on a high after winning the Argentina Open on Sunday but he never hit the same heights against the unseeded Bedene. Top seed Thiem knocked out of Rio Open in first round 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z In the first Rotterdam final between two unseeded players since 2008, Monfils raced past his Swiss opponent to convert two break points on his way to sealing the opening set in 36 minutes. Tennis: Monfils overcomes Wawrinka to lift Rotterdam title 2019-02-17T05:00:00Z Attacking the lines with machine-like precision, Medvedev was in complete control and broke the unseeded Hungarian, who won his maiden title in Geneva last year, four times. Tennis: Efficient Medvedev proves too strong for Fucsovics 2019-02-10T05:00:00Z Berdych, who is unseeded at the tournament he won in 2012, dropped his serve three times and failed to convert any of his three break points. Herbert, Tsonga win semifinals to set up all-French final 2019-02-09T05:00:00Z For two full tennis seasons, it felt as if he was lost in the wilderness, in matches including a fourth-round loss at Melbourne Park last year to the unseeded South Korean Hyeon Chung. Novak Djokovic Leaves No Doubt in Winning His 7th Australian Open 2019-01-27T05:00:00Z Flicking through the history books re an unseeded player running deep into the tournament, here’s the seeding of the player that’s won the women’s singles over the last ten years or so: Petra Kvitova v Danielle Collins: Australian Open women's semi-finals – live! 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z She will play unseeded American Danielle Collins for a place in Saturday’s final. Kvitova crashes Barty party to reach semi-finals 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z The Dane, seeded third, hit four aces and won two out of seven break points in a controlled display to down her unseeded opponent and set up a match with Johanna Larsson. Highlights: Australian Open day one 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z Wimbledon semi-finalist Isner fell at the first hurdle at Melbourne Park for the second year in a row, having been beaten by unseeded Australian Matthew Ebden in a major shock last year. American number one Isner toppled by taller Opelka 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z She plays unseeded German Tatjana Maria in her first round match on Tuesday. Serena ready to claim first Slam as a mum: coach 2019-01-13T05:00:00Z If you’re just waking up from an extensive slumber and double checking your guides as to who Danielle Collins is, here’s a fine backgrounder from Whitney McIntosh on the unseeded American: Petra Kvitova v Danielle Collins: Australian Open women's semi-finals – live! 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z In windy conditions, unseeded Kenin kept her composure to land 77 percent of her first-serves in play and broke her French opponent four times en route to a convincing victory. Tennis: Kenin upsets Cornet to reach Hobart final 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z The fifth-seeded Russian, a semifinalist here last year, hit 23 winners against the unseeded Swiss player. Sharapova beats Bacsinszky in 1st round of Shenzhen Open 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z That guarantees her an unseeded opponent in the first round, and does not bump any players who earned a seeding from their current rankings. WTA Changes Rule Book to Ease Comebacks for Mothers 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z Williams, who owns an Open era record 23 Grand Slam singles titles, was unseeded at this year’s French Open in her first major since the birth of her daughter. WTA: Rule changes on ranking after pregnancy, leggings 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z But Devons laughs at the suggestion that it is vital for unknown and unseeded players to play qualifying rounds in SW19 rather than SW15. The amateur golfers taking on the might of Wimbledon: ‘It’s like Brexit. It has split members’ 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z The Croats are favored to claim a second title after their team became the first unseeded nation to win the 2005 Davis Cup by defeating Slovakia. Yannick Noah taking no chances ahead of Davis Cup final 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z She said she had not gotten a definitive answer until after the United States Open, where she lost in the second round to the unseeded Lesia Tsurenko. Caroline Wozniacki Reveals That She Has Rheumatoid Arthritis 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z The victory will see the 23-year-old unseeded Japanese break back into the world’s top 100 when the revised ATP rankings are released on Monday. Tennis: Nishioka beats Herbert in Shenzhen for first career title 2018-09-30T04:00:00Z Australia and Switzerland, the highest-ranked unseeded nations that lost in the 2018 World Group playoffs, took their place as seeded nations. Britain, Argentina given wild cards for 2019 Davis Cup finals 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z The unseeded Tomljanovic, 25, is still looking for her first career title. WTA roundup: Pliskova snaps Osaka streak for title 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z Open champion also lost to the unseeded Croat in the first round at Wimbledon. Sloane Stephens loses early at Pan Pacific Open 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z Whereas unseeded Tsurenko, who before this year had won just four matches in six trips to Flushing Meadows, is delighted to be contending at this stage. US Open 2018 quarter-finals: Naomi Osaka v Lesia Tsurenko – live! 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z The Wimbledon champion has appeared more impressive with each passing round and will be up against a confident Millman who is unseeded but flying high after stunning Swiss second seed Federer in the previous round. Djokovic set for challenge from giant slayer Millman 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z Newcomer or not, Osaka will be the favorite to keep advancing in this topsy-turvy Open as she faces the unseeded Lesia Tsurenko on Wednesday for a spot in the final four. Naomi Osaka Emerges Victorious From Next-Generation Duel at U.S. Open 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z Both play unseeded opponents in the round of 16 Monday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Latest: Extreme heat policy in effect at US Open 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z Twice winner Djokovic will meet unseeded Joao Sousa, who is appearing in the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time, on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Big names, young guns turn up the heat at U.S. Open 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z He will expect his good fortune to continue when he meets unseeded countryman Philipp Kohlschreiber in the third round on Saturday, having won their last two meetings. Zverev sails into third round at U.S. Open 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z A year ago, Stephens entered the Open unseeded and ranked 83rd in the world, not far removed from an 11-month layoff because of injury. Sloane Stephens Beats the Heat and a Mysterious Opponent 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z The unseeded Medvedev outwitted his 20-year-old Greek opponent in long, intense rallies in blistering conditions as the sun beat down on an outside court at Flushing Meadows. Medvedev upsets Tsitsipas at U.S. Open 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z The unseeded American handled the moment just fine Tuesday night at the U.S. Frances Tiafoe continues his breakthrough season with first win at the U.S. Open 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z Open crown against unseeded Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina on Wednesday, but will also have to contend with stifling weather conditions that show few signs of easing. Weather woes set to continue on U.S. Open Day three 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z The fairytale run climaxed in spectacular fashion with Stephens thumping compatriot Madison Keys in the final, becoming just the fifth unseeded player in the professional era to win a grand slam. Stephens has everyone's attention now at U.S. Open 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z Third-seeded Sloane Stephens returns to New York as a defending champion for the first time after entering last season’s event unseeded. Djokovic, Federer, Nadal, Murray: At the U.S. Open, the gang’s all here 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z The 22-year-old Medvedev, ranked No. 57 in the world and unseeded in the event, didn’t drop a set in six matches in the final U.S. Russia’s Daniil Medvedev wins Winston-Salem Open 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z Open fans when she becomes the first unseeded player to win an Open title, then poses on court with 18-month-old daughter Jada. Memorable moments, highlights of U.S. Open's 50 years 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z Stephens became only the second unseeded woman to win the tournament in the Open era, which began in 1968. US OPEN ‘18: Nadal tries for 18th major; Williams returns 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z The defending champion, Sloane Stephens, seeded third at this year’s tournament after winning the title as an unseeded player last year, is also in the top half of the draw. U.S. Open Draw Sets Up a Possible Early Meeting of the Williams Sisters 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z Both aged 17 and unseeded, they were taken the distance in the semifinals on clay. Teenagers set up first career WTA final in Moscow 2018-07-28T04:00:00Z For the first time in the tournament the 36-year-old was seriously challenged as unseeded Giorgi fought fire with fire to claim the first set on Center Court. Serena into semis after fighting back to beat Giorgi 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z Nadal resides nearby and, the temperature cooled a little in the afternoon, he confirmed his stellar run is sparkling still, taking just under two hours to account for the unseeded but determined Czech Vesely. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal progress ominously into Wimbledon quarters 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z WIMBLEDON, England — After a week of results with little regard to the rankings, nearly half of the players who reached the second week of Wimbledon — 15 of 32 — are unseeded. At Wimbledon, Surprise Guests Arrive for Manic Monday 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z She is the first women’s top seed to lose to an unseeded player at Wimbledon for 10 years. Halep blames 'unprofessional' performance for exit 2018-07-07T04:00:00Z Williams was unseeded at the French Open, the first Grand Slam event of her comeback, and won her first three matches. Her Daughter in Tow, Serena Williams Welcomes the Pressure of Wimbledon 2018-07-01T04:00:00Z Former world number one Murray is unseeded in the men’s draw and will face a tricky opener against Frenchman Benoit Paire on Tuesday, most probably on his favored Center Court. Murray carrying lighter load than usual at Wimbledon 2018-06-30T04:00:00Z The American, now ranked 181st, was unseeded at the French Open. Wozniacki calls for Serena seeding at Wimbledon 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z The unseeded Cecchinato, who broke down in tears after the match, next faces Austrian Dominic Thiem for a place in Sunday’s final. Novak Djokovic loses to Marco Cecchinato in French Open quarter-finals 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z She made the unusual decision to forgo all of the clay court warm-up tournaments before the French Open and arrived here ranked 453rd and unseeded. Serena Williams Withdraws With Injury Before Facing Sharapova 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z Williams is unseeded here, and Barty was actually the bookmakers’ consensus favorite, a rarity for any Williams opponent, despite never having defeated a top 50 opponent on clay. The ‘Real Serena’ Emerges and Roars Back at the French Open 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z The last Grand Slam tournament at which Williams was unseeded was the 2007 Australian Open. An Unseeded Serena Williams Looms in the French Open Draw 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z Without a seeding, Williams was placed in the same quarter of the draw as Sharapova, who is unseeded too. Serena could face Sharapova in 4th round at French Open 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z They have only been in the tournament one other time as an unseeded team, and that was 30 years ago. Albany coach Scott Marr: NCAA lacrosse tourney a crapshoot 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z She arrived at Indian Wells unseeded because of her No. 44 ranking. Naomi Osaka on her way up with first pro tennis title 2018-03-18T04:00:00Z What is clear is that no one left in the tournament is looking at Williams as an unseeded long-shot anymore. The ‘Real Serena’ Emerges and Roars Back at the French Open 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z This was the first tournament in which Williams was unseeded since 2011 at Cincinnati. Serena Williams returns to the court, and resumes her winning ways 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z Mixing 27 unforced errors with 34 winners, it was far from easy for the unseeded Williams on the slow hardcourt in Indian Wells. Serena beats Diyas in winning post-childbirth comeback 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z Williams hasn’t been unseeded at a tournament since 2011 in Cincinnati. Teen CiCi Bellis leads US players advancing at Indian Wells 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z The women's field is especially unpredictable this year because of two players who are unseeded but are hardly unknown. Wozniacki, Halep know No. 1 challenge is stiff competition at Indian Wells 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z The former No. 1 is unseeded and therefore didn’t receive a first-round bye. Serena Williams set for 1st-round match at Indian Wells 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z The former world No. 1 is unseeded and as a result did not receive a first-round bye. Serena Williams set for 1st-round match at Indian Wells 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z Mixing 27 unforced errors with 34 winners, it was far from easy for the unseeded Williams on the slow hardcourt in Indian Wells. Serena beats Diyas in winning post-childbirth comeback 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z Chung becomes just the second unseeded men’s singles semifinalist at a Grand Slam since two reached the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2008. Australian Open: Sandgren Loses to Chung, Then Targets the News Media 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z And the unseeded Briton will now serve for the first set. Grigor Dimitrov v Kyle Edmund: Australian Open quarter-final – live! 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z The Romanian saved three match points at 11-10 in deciding set of the Rod Laver Arena classic, overcoming Davis after the unseeded American lost a toenail in the marathon third set. Simona Halep survives marathon 28-game final set against Lauren Davis 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z Swiss Wawrinka admitted he was not yet free of pain from the knee injury which has also kept him out of action since Wimbledon ahead of his match against unseeded Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis. Djokovic in action on day of returns in Melbourne 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z Then Sloane Stephens, also unseeded, capped one of the most remarkable and expeditious comebacks from injury in tennis by winning the United States Open. The Hard Part of Being No. 1 in Women’s Tennis Is Staying There 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z But Stephens, who reached the semifinals in Toronto and Cincinnati before arriving in New York, was a clear threat coming into this tournament despite being unseeded. Sloane Stephens Beats Madison Keys to Claim U.S. Open Title 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z Stephens, unseeded and ranked 83rd in the world, will be the third U.S. Friends Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens become foes in U.S. Open women's finals 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z The exchanges were quick and decisive, Nadal allowing the unseeded Muscovite little time to become accustomed to the surroundings or the occasion. Rafael Nadal marches past Andrey Rublev and into US Open semi-final 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Swiss Wawrinka admitted he was not yet free of pain from the knee injury which has also kept him out of action since Wimbledon ahead of his match against unseeded Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis. Djokovic in action on day of returns in Melbourne 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z The onslaught was too much for the unseeded Dolgopolov, who was never comfortable enough to unleash his unconventional game that features unexpected drop shots and bold net approaches. Top seed Nadal overwhelms Dolgopolov at U.S. Open 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z Safarova is unseeded in the singles tournament but is the No. 1 ranked doubles player in the world. Coco Vandeweghe beats Agnieszka Radwanska to reach fourth round at U.S. Open 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z The unseeded Stephens advanced to the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time since the 2015 French Open. Sloane Stephens hits the fast lane at U.S. Open after slow road back from injury 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z After winning an unprecedented 20 from 20 matches against lower-ranked or unseeded rivals at grand slams, Kyrgios has since suffered upset losses at five straight majors. 'I am not dedicated': Nick Kyrgios questions commitment after first-round US Open exit 2017-08-30T04:00:00Z Bouchard is unseeded in Washington and entered the week ranked No. 73 in the world. Citi Open 2017: Nick Kyrgios retires from match, won’t get to face Alexander Zverev 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z The onslaught was too much for the unseeded Dolgopolov, who was never comfortable enough to unleash his unconventional game that features unexpected drop shots and bold net approaches. Top seed Nadal overwhelms Dolgopolov at U.S. Open 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z In the other side of the draw, the unseeded Slovakian Magdalena Rybarikova will hope to continue her impressive progress against the American Coco Vandeweghe. Wimbledon 2017: Djokovic v Mannarino and women's quarter-finals – live! 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z But the unseeded Romanian can’t let that weigh her down today. Wimbledon 2017 day six: Federer, Kerber and Djokovic in action – live! 2017-07-08T04:00:00Z Azarenka, a former No. 1 but unseeded at Wimbledon, will next face Heather Watson. The Latest: Azarenka reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z Williams was unseeded at Wimbledon for the first time since her debut in 1997 and played the tournament as if it might be her last. Remember That? Venus Williams’s Enduring Wimbledon Moments 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z The day after the tournament, she was ranked No. 19 in the world, joining her countrywoman Jelena Ostapenko, the unseeded winner at the French Open, in the top 20. Wimbledon: 6 Players to Watch 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z Despite his unseeded status, Muller is the tournament’s form player. Lopez and Mueller defy age, seeding to reach Queen’s semis 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z As an unseeded sophomore in the individual event, she won six matches in six days. She became the first black woman to win an NCAA Division I singles title, and she had no idea 2017-06-13T04:00:00Z Yes, she was trying to become the first unseeded women’s champion at the tournament since — get this — 1933. Unseeded, just 20, Ostapenko wins French Open for 1st title 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z The unseeded Ostapenko will doubtless try and blast Halep off balance with her relentless attacking game, but the Romanian is ready for whatever the Latvian throws her way. Halep won't let it go now in French Open final: Evert 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z Kontaveit will be unseeded at Wimbledon, but she has the game to knock off a seeded player or two and survive into the second week. Wimbledon: 6 Players to Watch 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z Another fitting surprise for the women’s French Open: 20-year-old Jelena Ostapenko—unseeded, little known and a winner of zero previous titles—will play in her first Grand Slam final on Saturday. An Unknown With a Surprising Strategy Will Play for French Open Title 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z There’s never been an unseeded woman in a Wimbledon final during the Open era. Surprise! Ostapenko latest out-of-nowhere Slam finalist 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z The Eagles are the first unseeded team to reach the championship since Princeton in 2003. NCAA women’s lacrosse title: Maryland vs Boston College 2017-05-27T04:00:00Z For unseeded Safarova, who is on the comeback trail from a bacterial infection that hampered her for parts of the past two seasons, the win marked her first top-10 victory since 2015. Kerber, Pliskova reach Miami quarters, Muguruza retires 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z The unseeded world number 40 belied his ranking to overpower Nadal, blowing away his Spanish opponent for a first victory in five career meetings with the Spaniard. Nadal has no answer to Querrey power in Acapulco final 2017-03-05T05:00:00Z Tonight, she takes on CoCo Vandeweghe, an unseeded player from California with a huge kick serve, a brash confidence, and a forehand that whistles when she hits it true. Venus Williams and Amazing Comebacks at the Australian Open 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z She first retired from tennis in 2007 but returned to the sport in 2009 and, in only her third tournament back, won that year's U.S Open as an unseeded and wild card entry. Clijsters, Roddick head Hall of Fame's Class of 2017 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z It was every bit as impressive as her tough win over unseeded Kirsten Flipkens and her more emphatic overpowering of the Japanese prospect Naomi Osaka. Australian Open: Johanna Konta powers through against Caroline Wozniacki 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z Federer, 35, was seeded 17th, his lowest seeding at a Grand Slam event since the early, unseeded days of his career. Roger Federer’s Comeback Starts as a No. 17 Seed at the Australian Open 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z Murray began slowly in Doha and appeared frustrated for much of the match as he battled to a 7-6, 7-5 success over the unseeded Spaniard. Andy Murray survives scare to reach Qatar Open semi-finals 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z Williams was due to play in evening session against unseeded Pauline Parmentier of France but steady rain made play impossible at the open-air stadium and the first-round match was postponed to Tuesday. Rain delays Serena Williams 1st-round match in Auckland 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z One of the most balanced round of 16 draws in recent years — with Bayern and Madrid unseeded as runners-up in a group — was also dominated by the elite. Bayern and Arsenal to Meet Again as Champions League Is Drawn 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z Clijsters first retired from tennis in 2007 but returned to the sport in 2009 and, in only her third tournament back, won that year's U.S Open as an unseeded and wild card entry. Clijsters, Roddick headline Hall of Fame nominations 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z The loss was Kyrgios’s first in 21 matches against unseeded opponents at grand slam events but despite the setback he is set to climb to a career-high No15 in the world. John McEnroe calls on Nick Kyrgios to make decision about career after US Open defeat 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z Williams plays unseeded American Vania King in the second round on Thursday night. U.S. Open Recap: Kvitova Takes a Break, Wozniacki Pulls Off Upset 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z The unseeded Dane, slowed by injuries this season, took advantage of some sloppy play by the former U.S. Wozniacki rallies to upset ninth seed Kuznetsova 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Nestor and Zimonjić entered in stylish black kits to scattered applause, followed by their opponents, a pair of unseeded Colombians. Daniel Nestor’s Mastery of Men’s Doubles 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Since last year’s Open, where she was unseeded, Vinci lost in the third round at the Australian Open, fell in the first round of Wimbledon, and missed the French Open. U.S. Open: Surprise 2015 Finalist Roberta Vinci Reclaims Her Anonymity 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Open always start later because of the opening ceremony, but more often than not they’re routs with a top player facing an unseeded opponent. Keys outlasts fellow American Riske in late night at US Open 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Open always start later because of the opening ceremony, but more often than not they're routs with a top player facing an unseeded opponent. Keys outlasts fellow American Riske in late night at US Open 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z That cleared the way for the unseeded Dimitrov and others to try for a Masters title. Dimitrov knocks off Steve Johnson to reach Cincinnati semis 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z He is still No. 141, which is why he was in need of a wild card for the Open, where he will be one of the most dangerous unseeded players in the draw. Juan Martín del Potro to Receive Wild Card Into U.S. Open 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z But she won bronze as an unseeded player then, beating the 2008 Olympic champion to do so. International training has Olympian Marti Malloy ready to better her bronze 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z Ultimately, unforced errors were Muller’s undoing, with both sets easily in reach of the unseeded player from Luxembourg. Novak Djokovic survives scare, tops Gilles Muller in Toronto 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z But they were unseeded this time because they play doubles so infrequently, and their most recent Grand Slam title before Saturday had come four years ago at the All England Club. 2-trophy day for Serena Williams: She and Venus win doubles 2016-07-09T04:00:00Z There have been the fairytale rises of unseeded teenagers. Wimbledon 2016: What makes the perfect champion at SW19? 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z Their match began Monday, when the unseeded Vesely saved five match points before play was suspended because of darkness. Dominika Cibulkova is out at Wimbledon, but the good news is, her wedding is still on 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z Querrey produced a huge shock when he beat Djokovic on Saturday and unseeded Johnson, in the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time, said his fellow-American's exploits had given him hope. Wimbledon 2016: Andy Murray & Roger Federer in action on day seven 2016-07-03T04:00:00Z Open, losing in a semifinal shocker to the unseeded Italian veteran Roberta Vinci, a defeat that was immediately categorized as one of the biggest sports upsets ever. The Incomparable Serena Williams 2016-06-19T04:00:00Z The champion was broken in the first game by her unseeded opponent who, entering the contest on a 12-match winning singles streak in all competitions, showed no sign of nerves in her first major semi-final. Serena outlasts gritty Bertens to reach French Open final 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z As you can see in the graphic above, an unseeded player is yet to win the women's singles title. Wimbledon 2016: What makes the perfect champion at SW19? 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z “I honestly didn’t think I was going to win that in the second set,” said Williams, who will face another unseeded opponent, 58th-ranked Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands, in the semifinals. Self-doubt creeps in, but Serena Williams battles through 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z “No different,” American Jack Sock said when asked if it had factored into his third-round defeat to unseeded left-hander Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain. Being a left-handed tennis player isn’t the advantage it once was 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z Never before had a team been unseeded entering the N.C.A.A. tournament and completed a run like the Tar Heels’. North Carolina Battles Back Against Maryland to Secure Lacrosse Title 2016-05-30T04:00:00Z She was unseeded and could have drawn a Williams sister in the first round. Shelby Rogers stars at French Open as US tennis ponders a post-Williams world 2016-05-29T04:00:00Z Her draw isn't brutal: Her next opponent will be unseeded, and she wouldn’t play anyone seeded higher than No. 29 in the fourth round. Madison Keys Unlocks Her Potential on Clay 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z Rybarikova was clearly struggling by the end of the match but the unseeded Slovakian was always fighting a lost cause as she had her serve broken six times and finished with 25 unforced errors. Azarenka serves up 'double bagel' to reach semis 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z This was only the second time in the 24-year history of the tournament that two unseeded players met in the final. Sam Querrey beats Rajeev Ram to take Delray Beach Open title 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Despite a mediocre first serve percentage, the unseeded Kyrgios did not face a break point in the opening set, while former U.S. Kyrgios captures first ATP title in Marseille 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z How else to interpret last year’s United States Open, where the unseeded Italian Roberta Vinci stopped Williams’s bid for a true Grand Slam in the semifinals? Kerber Keeps Cool in Australia, Long a Williams Safe Haven 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z And Williams did somehow lose to the unseeded Italian Roberta Vinci in the semifinals of last year’s United States Open with Williams just two victories from the Grand Slam. Sharapova Searches for Way to End 17-Match Losing Streak Against Serena Williams 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z Williams, bidding for seventh title at Melbourne Park and a 22nd grand slam trophy, faces another unseeded Russian in Margarita Gasparyan in the next round. Serena sails into fourth round with Russian rout 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z Kohlschreiber, ranked No. 34, was the highest ranked of the men’s players who were unseeded at the tournament. The Latest: Tsonga beats Baghdatis in tough 1st-round match 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Williams starts her tough road to another title on Monday with an opener against Camila Giorgi, the highest ranked of the unseeded players in the women's draw. Injuries, colds and other ailments dominate tennis talk among top women at Australian Open 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z Williams starts her tough road to another title on Monday with an opener against Camila Giorgi, the highest ranked of the unseeded players in the women’s draw. Women’s tennis elite shaking off injuries, colds at Aus Open 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z However he’s struggling today, having lost the first set to Noah Rubin, an unseeded American teenager, on Court 6. Australian Open 2016: day one – as it happened 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z “I think I was able to stay in and stay calm today, and that’s what matters most,” said Williams, who will face the unseeded veteran Hsieh Su-wei in the second round. Williams Lures Focus From Match-Fixing Report 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Open exit last September and entered a sweltering Rod Laver Arena to face the highest-ranked unseeded player in the draw amid speculation about the condition of her left knee. Serena dispels doubts in successful return 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z Open but will need to be on her game against hard-hitting Giorgi, who at world number 35, is the highest-ranked unseeded player. Djokovic to battle rising South Korean first up 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z Both players are unseeded and attempting to reach the World Championship final for the first time in their careers. BDO World Championships: Scott Waites reaches final 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z However he’s struggling today, having lost the first set to Noah Rubin, an unseeded American teenager, on Court 6. Australian Open 2016: day one – as it happened 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Barcelona is the one to avoid for the unseeded group runners-up, though the five-time champion will not want a rematch of last season’s final against Juventus. European elite, 2 rookies in Champions League last-16 draw 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z Hungary could still make it through the play-offs, where they will probably be the top seeds that the four unseeded teams hope to be pitted against. Euro 2016 qualifiers: 10 talking points from the international action 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z The unseeded Williams fought back from 5-3 down in the final set. Venus Williams Into Semifinals 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z Her semifinal loss to Roberta Vinci, an effervescent and unseeded Italian veteran, was one of the biggest surprises in the sport’s long history. In Painful News for Tour, Serena Williams Ends Her Season 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z The former world number one showed no mercy against the unseeded Allertova, reeling off the last 11 games in a row as she raced to a 6-2 6-0 victory in an hour and 10 minutes. Jankovic beats Allertova in Guangzhou final 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z But then she got out of the car on Friday in front of Arthur Ashe Stadium three hours before her semifinal match against unseeded Roberta Vinci, ranked 43rd in the world. Two Weeks in New York 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z An astounding upset by an unseeded Italian, Roberta Vinci, ended her 33-match winning streak at Grand Slam tournaments and cost her the historic chance to win four in a calendar year. Your Friday Evening Briefing 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z All Williams needed was two more wins to pull off that rare feat, and yet, against an unseeded and unheralded opponent in the U.S. Serena Williams’ Grand Slam pursuit ends with U.S. Open loss to Roberta Vinci 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z A rare quarterfinal matchup of unseeded players starts the day off. U.S. Open Quarterfinals & Serena Williams’ Grand Slam Bid 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z And in men’s singles, Young is the only unseeded player remaining. Next in Serena Williams’s path at U.S. Open? Her sister Venus. 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z “It was a little bit tough,” the unseeded Frenchman said. Kei Nishikori shocked by Benoît Paire in first round at Flushing Meadows 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z Open as an unseeded wild card, then won two more major titles. A-Rod and the Power of the Sabbatical 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z Bencic, 18, is unseeded at the tournament and ranked 20th in the world. Serena Williams Is Stunned in Toronto Semifinal 2015-08-15T04:00:00Z Calm after losing the first set, the unseeded Sousa broke twice to win the second, forcing a decider. Thiem and Sousa Reach Croatia Open Final 2015-07-25T04:00:00Z The land is ploughed but is as yet unseeded. Dry run 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z "I haven't seen my name on the trophy in a while," she told reporters after struggling past unseeded Coco Vandeweghe on Tuesday. Sharapova manning barricades to halt Serena march 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z The film will follow Becker from childhood to his first Wimbledon final in 1985, when he became the first unseeded player to win the tournament. Boris Becker story to become TV film - BBC News 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z But her poor clay results and inactivity prior to Strasbourg continue to have her ranking unseeded for slams and unable to avoid potential tough draws against top seeds. Serena Williams aside, American tennis's love affair with grass has soured 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z The unseeded South African struck his 34th ace to seal victory, bringing his total of aces in the tournament to 96. Anderson beats Simon to reach Queen’s Club final 2015-06-20T04:00:00Z But they’re a good team, ranked No 5 in the world, even though they were unseeded in this tournament. Women's World Cup: USA 0-0 Sweden – as it happened 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z Nadal dropped a set to the unseeded American, youngster, Jack Sock on Monday. Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal: French Open 2015 quarter-final – live! 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z If he beats Nadal, he would move into the top 25 and no longer come into Grand Slam tournaments as an unseeded, vaguely dangerous floater. Jack Sock's un-American love of clay will test Rafael Nadal at French Open 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z The unseeded Mattek-Sands and Safarova beat five seeded pairings to win the title on Rod Laver Arena, the first of the titles to be decided at this year's Australian Open. Mattek-Sands and Safarova claim women's doubles title 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z Madison Keys, an unseeded teenager, defeated Venus Williams, 34, at the Australian Open today. Latest News: New England Snow, Loretta Lynch, Madison Keys 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z But they’re a good team, ranked No 5 in the world, even though they were unseeded in this tournament. Women's World Cup: USA 0-0 Sweden – as it happened 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z Azarenka, unseeded this year after injuries restricted her to just nine tournaments last season, won the Australian title in 2012 and '13 and reached the quarterfinals last year. Cibulkova ends unseeded Azarenka's run at Australian Open 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z There was that surprising Wimbledon doubles victory nearly a year ago with Pospisil, when the two were unseeded, playing together for the first time and grinning and laughing their way to the title. Jack Sock's un-American love of clay will test Rafael Nadal at French Open 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z She gave herself a pep talk during a toilet break between the second and third sets, having inexplicably conceded five games in a row and double-faulted to allow unseeded Begu back to level terms. Nadal, Sharapova charge into quarters as top brass shine 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z Her next challenge is another unseeded American, Madison Brengle, in the fourth round. Australian Open: Madison Keys Defeats Petra Kvitova in Third Round 2015-01-24T05:00:00Z "I knew that I'm unseeded so I can play anybody. I just accept whoever is on the opposite side," she said. Aiming to emulate Serena, Azarenka advances at Aussie Open 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z She faces a tough opponent in the second round - two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka, who is unseeded this year after missing most of last season with a foot injury. Wozniacki defeats Townsend in Australian Open 1st round 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z "Being an unseeded player, it's not a surprise that I have a tough draw or tough opponents in the early round," she said. Top seeds, former champions march on in Melbourne 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z She, too, was unseeded here after a difficult season, which ended because of a wrist injury in September. Victoria Azarenka, Unseeded but Still Hungry, Ushers Sloane Stephens to an Early Exit 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z Twice champion Victoria Azarenka is unseeded after her 2014 season was all but wiped by injury and shapes as a dangerous floater in the draw. Smooth draw for Djokovic at Australian Open 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z They also were the first America East team to reach the College Cup and the first unseeded team to do so since Massachusetts in 2007. Virginia advances to NCAA men’s soccer final 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z And, with Dortmund unlikely to be caught, Wenger's men look set to be unseeded in the draw for the first knockout round, hampering their chances to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2010. Wenger 'annoyed' at Anderlecht draw 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z Against Lipsky and Ram, who are unseeded and were playing in their first Grand Slam semifinal, the first two sets hinged on a single point. At U.S. Open, Bob and Mike Bryan Close In on 100th Doubles Title 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z She is unseeded and entered the tournament ranked No. 39. Roger Federer, Gael Monfils set up quarterfinal match at U.S. Open 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z Tuesday, in her second-round junior match, she lost to an unseeded Russian, raising eyebrows about the seeding. Money's there at the U.S. Open, but where's the fire? 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z The 45th-ranked Austrian was the only unseeded man among the final 16. Berdych sweeps Thiem to reach US Open quarterfinal 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z It all happened in the last game of the second set as Fognini was beaten by unseeded Adrian Mannarino of France. US OPEN SCENE: Fognini perfects art of outbursts 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z The unseeded Nara was bidding for her second title of 2014. Kuznetsova beats Nara in 3 sets to win Citi Open 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z Wimbledon, with its similarly manicured lawns, allows its past champions a first-round stroll against an unseeded stooge. Tiger Woods shows old mojo at sunny Hoylake 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z If they remain outside the top nine European nations they face being unseeded when the draw is made in St Petersburg next July. England plummet to 20th in Fifa world rankings while Germany move top 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z She arrived at Wimbledon in familiar fashion -– unseeded and ranked 43rd. Czech Women Continue Wimbledon Onslaught 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z As the No. 1 seed in his debut at the Junior French Open earlier this month, Tiafoe fell to an unseeded German in the second round. Francis Tiafoe masters the Wimbledon rain delay; playing on grass is next Since emerging as an unknown, unseeded semifinalist in 2010, she established a habit of long stays, reaching the quarterfinals, at least, in each of the past four years. Venus Williams Flashes Old Form at Wimbledon, but It Is Fleeting 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z After winning six out of six sets so far here this year and with a match against unseeded Lukasz Kubot to come he is now eyeing the second week of Wimbledon. Raonic impresses, but says no one plays well on grass 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z From a position among the world’s elite, he found himself unseeded and facing an increasingly tough fight to regain lost ground. After Doping Ban, Marin Cilic Leans On Goran Ivanisevic to Stay Upbeat 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z The unseeded Glushko was spirited from the outset but spilled errors off her backhand and found herself repeatedly pulled wide by Lisicki, who would then fire forehand winners into the open space. Wimbledon 2014: Sabine Lisicki off to straight-sets flyer on Centre Court 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z Pot 4 contained the eight remaining unseeded European teams. The World Cup Draw Is Unfair. Here’s a Better Way. 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z On the bottom half, the third quarter features No. 4 Simona Halep, a surging Romanian who was unseeded at the tournament a year ago. At French Open, a Rare Early Meeting Is Possible for the Williams Sisters 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z The unseeded Giraldo will be playing for his first career title on Sunday after he saved six of seven break points and finished the match with an emphatic ace. Giraldo to Play Nishikori in Barcelona Open Final 2014-04-26T16:41:44Z Knapp, unseeded here and ranked No. 44, slung winners from the baseline, hitting harder, her shots more daring, the later the match went. Maria Sharapova Escapes 2nd Round and Heat 2014-01-16T05:26:03Z The Huskies move on to face unseeded Louisiana State, a 3-2 winner over Michigan in an early match, Saturday at 7 p.m. for a berth in the round of 16 next weekend at USC. Washington overwhelms Alabama State in NCAA tournament opener 2013-12-07T06:23:25Z Before Friday’s draw for the 2014 World Cup, Switzerland and Colombia were the two teams all the unseeded teams wanted to join in a group. In Glance at Groups, a Mix of Reactions 2013-12-07T04:55:21Z This year, there are nine unseeded European teams. Explaining Uneven Pots and Other World Cup Draw Intrigue 2013-12-05T17:45:42Z Washington faces unseeded Alabama State in a first-round match Friday at 7 p.m. UW’s Vansant earns Pac-12 volleyball player of year 2013-12-04T08:16:28Z Murray had a similarly nervous start to his last round, dropping the first set in a tiebreaker to unseeded Denis Istomin, but this one quickly traveled beyond nervous to downright maddening. Wawrinka Ousts Murray at U.S. Open 2013-09-05T21:33:17Z Hantuchova is one of just two unseeded players left in the women's singles draw. Hantuchova breaks long drought at U.S. Open 2013-09-02T22:19:17Z Four of the eight women already through to the fourth round are unseeded and three of the eight are Italian. Nadal cruises as upsets continue at U.S. Open 2013-09-01T03:20:33Z Before Friday’s draw, one will be randomly selected to join the African teams and the two unseeded South American squads in Pot 2. Explaining Uneven Pots and Other World Cup Draw Intrigue 2013-12-05T17:45:42Z For most of the match, Hingis delivered a strong performance, hitting the clutch shots that kept her and Hantuchova, who were unseeded, within striking distance. Back-to-Back Double Faults Spoil Hingis’s Return 2013-08-31T03:45:08Z The match was played on another show court, Louis Armstrong Stadium, but Russell by now would trade visibility for an unseeded softy on a court in the outer limits of the National Tennis Center. On Tennis: At 35, Not Quite Ready to Give Up the Dream 2013-08-27T01:11:47Z Open winner but currently ranked 60th in the world, was unseeded. Serena given top seed at U.S. Open 2013-08-20T18:04:24Z It was the sort of celebration normally reserved for winning a Grand Slam final, not a straight sets match at a warm-up event against an unseeded player. Nadal Adds Another Title Ahead of U.S. Open 2013-08-18T22:33:55Z Cirstea discovered first-hand just how motivated Williams is when she faced the ruthless world number one on Sunday and the unseeded Romanian said she was impressed by what she saw. Williams hungry heading towards U.S. Open 2013-08-11T22:22:36Z In many respects, the unseeded Tursunov was the opposite of Isner, compensating for a shaky first serve with an all-around game and solid defensive skills. John Isner serves his way to Citi Open final 2013-08-04T01:20:08Z Anderson needed just 91 minutes to beat the unseeded 21-year-old Harrison, riding a 91-percent conversion rate on first service points won and saving all five break point opportunities Harrison earned. Isner, Anderson to meet in Atlanta Open Final 2013-07-28T02:54:29Z It showed, above all, in the final, even though there were a few frights along the way: including a nervy comeback from a two-set deficit in the quarterfinals to defeat the unseeded Spaniard Fernando Verdasco. After 77 Years, Murray and Britain Rule 2013-07-07T19:05:22Z Beset by a barrage of strong serves and aggressive play by unseeded Spaniard Fernando Verdasco, Murray lost the first two sets before a fretful crowd. Murray rallies from 2 sets down to advance to semifinals 2013-07-04T02:43:33Z She broke the unseeded Kanepi in the first game of the match and rolled from there, particularly flustering Kanepi with perfectly executed drop shots. Lisicki Avoids Letdown to Gain Wimbledon Semifinal 2013-07-02T14:23:22Z All Murray has to do to reach the final is beat Mikhail Youzhny, seeded No. 20, then defeat an unseeded player followed by a player seeded no higher than No. 24. Wimbledon Could Get Even Weirder 2013-07-01T02:10:09Z The unseeded Robson, 19, moved comfortably through the first set and led 4-1 in the second before Kirilenko got a break back as she tried to stage a recovery against the world number 38. Britain's Robson stuns Kirilenko to keep home flag flying 2013-06-25T16:22:05Z In September 1938, Mako engineered a string of upsets to reach the singles final at Forest Hills as an unseeded player. Gene Mako, Champion Tennis Partner of Don Budge, Dies at 97 2013-06-17T04:29:13Z Her likely path to the final of this tournament looked fairly unblocked from the seeds in her section, but the unpredictable and unseeded Kuznetsova is an unexpected challenge for Williams in the last eight. Straight Sets: What to Watch on Day 10 at the French Open 2013-06-04T02:33:04Z Hampton, unseeded here and ranked 54th, fell while racing to reach a drop shot to her backhand side. Straight Sets: Hampton, Ranked 54th, Upsets Kvitova 2013-06-01T22:48:02Z After winning only eight games in 88 minutes on Sunday, the unseeded James Blake peered into the past and pondered the future as he absorbed his loss in the first round of the French Open. Straight Sets: Blake Is Reflective After First-Round Loss 2013-05-27T15:02:57Z After winning only eight games in 88 minutes, unseeded James Blake peered into the past and pondered the future as he absorbed his first-round loss at the French Open. Straight Sets: Ousted in First Round, Blake Reflects 2013-05-26T23:25:44Z The American, 31, was in last year's first round, but there were no such problems as she demolished unseeded Tatishvili. Serena easily wins Paris opener 2013-05-26T12:26:35Z All came in the first half; the final came with 2 minutes 4 seconds left and gave unseeded Cornell an 11-3 lead. NCAA lacrosse tournament: Cornell tops Ohio State, Syracuse nips Yale to reach Final Four 2013-05-19T00:13:15Z Rosol made quick work of things, winning in in 67 minutes and converting four of his nine break points in a clay-court final between two unseeded players. Rosol beats Garcia-Lopez to win Bucharest final 2013-04-28T14:57:10Z Murray, seeking his second grand slam title after winning last year's US Open, will next face unseeded Frenchman Jeremy Chardy as he bids to secure a fourth successive semi-final berth at Melbourne Park. Murray powers into last eight 2013-01-21T09:05:45Z The former U.S. and French Open champion, unseeded this year after an injury-disrupted 2012, prevailed in a highly competitive 75-minute third set and wrapped up her victory with a backhand volley at the net. Resurgent Kuznetsova downs Wozniacki to reach last eight 2013-01-21T03:11:34Z “He was too good for me last year,” the unseeded Tomic said after first using a more colorful expression to describe what Federer did to him last year. Australian Open: Up Next for Bernard Tomic: The Great Roger Federer 2013-01-17T16:47:18Z Federer pounced in the opening game to break serve, then broke the unseeded Frenchman again at 4-2 to mow through the first set. Federer swats aside Frenchman to advance to second round 2013-01-15T05:55:30Z The unseeded 26-year-old played composed tennis throughout against the German, four years her junior, winning the match in just under 84 minutes. Vesnina wins first WTA title in Hobart 2013-01-12T05:05:01Z United made amends for last season's group-stage failure by wrapping up top spot in Group H after four ties, yet dangerous fish circle in the bowl of unseeded runners-up, most notably Real Madrid. Arsenal, Manchester United and Celtic await Champions League fates 2012-12-19T18:28:56Z Powerful Nebraska, the tournament's second seed, had been reluctantly shipped to Seattle to face the unseeded underdog, Washington. Washington, Nebraska coaches almost came to blows last time they met 2012-12-05T07:31:05Z Open champion, broke her unseeded opponent's serve seven times in the quarterfinal while never facing a break point herself. Stosur breezes into Japan Open semis 2012-10-12T11:30:20Z Tipsarevic, ranked ninth in the world, was broken twice in the opening set but bounced back to eliminate the unseeded Simon. Murray advances to quarters at Japan Open 2012-10-03T11:12:10Z They were unseeded at the Open, because of a lack of tournaments, but figured to contend regardless. Straight Sets: Williams Sisters Knocked Out of Doubles 2012-09-04T01:39:50Z The men's draw was populated by four unseeded wild cards, the most to reach the third round in 54 years. Straight Sets: In Battle for Round of 16, Cilic Prevails Over Nishikori 2012-09-01T23:21:03Z The Wimbledon and Olympic champion took an hour and 22 minutes to secure a 6-2 6-4 victory over the unseeded Sanchez. Serena progresses to third round 2012-08-31T04:29:22Z Williams is unseeded at No. 46 in the world after missing time because of illness, and Kerber was the top player who drew her early in the tournament. Kerber wins in 2 sets, faces Venus next at US Open 2012-08-28T21:12:21Z Williams, unseeded with a ranking of No. 46, was broken in her first game. Venus Williams wins in 2 sets in US Open return 2012-08-28T20:46:08Z But no matter what, Shvedova is perhaps the most dangerous unseeded player in the tournament, someone none of the top seeds wants to see across the net. Straight Sets: What to Watch on Tuesday 2012-08-28T03:38:33Z She is a dangerous unseeded floater in the draw. Straight Sets: Players to Watch at the U.S. Open 2012-08-26T16:26:59Z She's projected to be ranked No. 38 on Monday and therefore unseeded for the United States Open. Straight Sets: Petkovic Readies for U.S. Open After Battling Injuries 2012-08-20T10:00:03Z Throughout the Olympic tournament, the U.S. wrestlers received unfavorable draws in their unseeded brackets. Varner gives US 2 Olympic wrestling golds 2012-08-12T15:36:07Z Iglesias, bronze medallist from Beijing 2008 but unseeded in this competition, was made to work for every second of a pulsating clash with the unrelenting Berinchyk constantly pushing him back. Iglesias claims light-welter gold 2012-08-11T21:08:24Z It was an impressive showing by Venus, who is unseeded and drew a tough first-round foe. Venus Williams off to winning start as she bids for record fourth Olympic gold 2012-07-30T16:27:25Z Serena and Venus Williams, bidding for a third Olympic doubles title, are unseeded in the women's doubles. Federer, Azarenka top seedings for London Olympics 2012-07-25T18:24:10Z Not only were they unseeded, they were wild cards. Saturday interview: Jonny Marray, Wimbledon doubles champion 2012-07-13T19:05:20Z In two other upsets, unseeded teams eliminated the seventh and eighth seeds. Straight Sets: Upsets in Men's Doubles 2012-07-03T18:09:19Z Watson will play unseeded American Jamie Lee Hampton in the next round. Watson upsets Benesova on Centre 2012-06-25T19:52:09Z The unseeded Williams lost the first five games Monday. Venus Williams loses in 1st round at Wimbledon 2012-06-25T14:05:14Z Williams, playing at Wimbledon as an unseeded player for the first time since 1997, opened with five straight faults and, clearly, this was not be to her day. Wimbledon: Venus Williams falls to Elena Vesnina 2012-06-25T13:52:00Z The first step toward proving that right comes Monday, when he is scheduled to face Albert Ramos, an unseeded Spaniard, in the first round. At Wimbledon, Federer Can Prove He’s Still No. 1 2012-06-24T00:59:29Z But there are also — unusually for the women — significant unseeded threats. Special Report: Wimbledon: A Rare Summer Stretch in the Grass 2012-06-22T10:47:18Z Stephens also became the first unseeded American woman to survive the first week here in a decade. Stephens Continues Impressive March at French Open 2012-06-01T17:20:30Z It is no-one's fault if an unseeded player upsets the Number One seed in the first round at Wimbledon. How Vishy Anand retained his world chess title 2012-05-31T12:37:11Z Williams arrived in Australia in January looking fit and energized, only to tear ankle ligaments in a warm-up tournament and then lose early at the Australian Open to the unseeded Elena Makarova. On Tennis: Serena Williams’s French Open Loss Surprising but Not Rare 2012-05-30T01:33:00Z Maryland came into the N.C.A.A. tournament unseeded, yet it was Loyola that had an underdog feel. Loyola 9, Maryland 3: Loyola Tops Maryland for First Lacrosse Title 2012-05-28T20:25:05Z But moments after the unseeded Terps beat Duke, 16-10, on Saturday to earn a second straight berth in the national championship game, Snider’s mind began to wander. The Quad: N.C.A.A. Preview: Maryland's Bernhardt Isn't on the Field, but He's Still a Presence 2012-05-28T14:46:58Z Tillman, who became the first coach to lead an unseeded team to consecutive final fours, has revived Maryland’s status among college lacrosse’s elite. Loyola Returns to Lacrosse Title Game, Facing Maryland 2012-05-28T00:48:40Z It will face unseeded Maryland on Monday afternoon. 2012 NCAA lacrosse tournament: Loyola beats Notre Dame to reach final for first time since 1990 2012-05-26T23:16:17Z Why not us?” said Tillman, whose unseeded Terps will face No. 3 seed Duke on Saturday for a chance to play in their second straight national championship game. The Quad: N.C.A.A. Preview: Maryland on a Mission 2012-05-25T19:41:17Z She won the Family Circle Cup eight years ago and is unseeded this time. Venus Williams advances at Family Circle Cup 2012-04-03T18:39:08Z Pacific time in Point Lookout, Mo. Cornerstone is trying to become the first unseeded program in the 21-year history to win the tournament. Razor clam digs will be held this weekend at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks 2012-03-07T05:13:04Z The unseeded Bulgarian won the first set on a forehand error from Li before taking a 3-1 lead in the second. Li Na retires with sore back in Paris 2012-02-07T15:32:07Z The unseeded duo hadn't played together since the French Open last year. Russians win Australian Open women's doubles 2012-01-27T08:09:34Z He was seeded 22nd here, and the unseeded, 38th-ranked Tomic was not shy about his chances of victory before the match. Australian Open: Tomic, a Home Favorite, Beats Verdasco 2012-01-16T18:57:17Z The unseeded Min, 17, left there in September with the girls title at the United States Open, and the heightened expectations that accompany it. Grace Min in Vanguard of American Women?s Tennis 2012-01-10T01:28:37Z Yet the Huskies, ranked 11th in the coaches poll but unseeded in the tournament, probably caught a break despite being sent on the road. Huskies open NCAA volleyball tournament Friday against Western Michigan 2011-12-02T04:05:10Z The unseeded Huskies defeated No. 15 Hawaii last year and No. 2 Nebraska to reach the Elite Eight. Huskies' NCAA tournament to be a road trip 2011-11-28T04:38:05Z Washington ranked 13th last season at the end of the regular season but was unseeded in the tournament for the first time in eight years. UW volleyball coach blasts NCAA selection process 2011-11-26T05:32:04Z Open, when I’ve beaten a handful of good players and I’m playing very well,” said Isner, the only unseeded player left in the draw. John Isner turns a corner to reach 1st semifinal at Masters 1000 tournament 2011-11-12T07:32:50Z But Wozniacki improved in the second set as the unseeded Hradecka's first serves increasingly hit the net, saving eight of 12 break points for the match. Roddick out, Wozniacki wins at China Open 2011-10-03T13:01:07Z To put Kerber’s run in perspective, here is a look at the 10 unseeded players who made the semifinals of the U.S. Straight Sets: Surprise Semifinalists, from Evert to Kerber 2011-09-10T20:00:01Z Unfortunately, Stosur, 27, right-handed, from Brisbane, seeded ninth in this Open, and Kerber, 23, left-handed, from Bremen, unseeded here, were relegated to the venerable grandstand, with its capacity of 6,000. Sports of The Times: U.S. Open - Women?s Semifinal Relegated Far From Spotlight 2011-09-10T19:09:09Z Muller, who earned his place in the last 16 with a straight sets win over Russia's Igor Kunitsyn, is one of two unseeded men in the left in the bottom half of the men's draw. Nadal's fitness under microscope at U.S. Open 2011-09-06T00:38:59Z The Swiss master next plays Argentine Juan Monaco, one of four unseeded men through to the last 16. Williams and Wozniacki confront former major winners 2011-09-05T18:26:57Z Williams, 31, was unseeded for the first time since 1997, when she advanced to the final in her Open debut. 2011 U.S. Open: Ailing Venus Williams Drops Out 2011-09-01T00:59:38Z Having played only 10 matches all season before this week, Williams was unseeded at the U.S. Venus Williams withdraws from U.S. Open, cites autoimmune disease 2011-08-31T20:33:37Z Despite early struggles, Murray, seeded fourth, showed strong ground strokes and an all-court game that neutralized a determined effort by his unseeded opponent, who started strongly but faded under Murray’s charge. Straight Sets: For Murray, a Convincing Victory 2011-08-31T20:27:37Z Williams, who is unseeded, will play No. 22 Sabine Lisicki in a late afternoon match. 2011 US Open: Day 3 2011-08-31T18:29:06Z She became the first unseeded woman to win the U.S. Kim Clijsters withdraws from US Open with stomach injury, no three-peat in New York 2011-08-19T16:31:34Z The former top-ranked Williams was unseeded in the Rogers Cup and is ranked just 80th in the world as she continues her comeback. Serena Williams wins second straight tournament in her comeback, takes Rogers Cup title 2011-08-14T22:15:40Z The former top-ranked Williams was unseeded in the Rogers Cup and is ranked 80th in the world as she continues her comeback. Serena Williams wins Rogers Cup 2011-08-15T01:07:04Z The formerly top-ranked Williams, a 13-time Grand Slam champion, was unseeded in the tournament and is ranked just 80th in the world as she continues her comeback. Serena Williams beats Stosur, wins Rogers Cup 2011-08-14T18:50:11Z Williams is unseeded after nearly a year away from the game, but is easily the biggest star remaining. Williams Defeats Safarova to Reach Toronto Semis 2011-08-13T03:42:33Z Wozniacki headed a solid Toronto field that boasted the top 20 women players in the world, but Williams, unseeded after an 11-month layoff that ended in June, has grabbed the spotlight. Wozniacki latest seed blown out of Toronto Cup 2011-08-11T02:16:35Z He collected a $264,000 winner’s check for his achievements as an unseeded player here in Washington and is expected to climb from No. 54 in the world rankings to No. 30 as a result. Radek Stepanek tops Gael Monfils for Legg Mason title 2011-08-08T00:19:42Z While she entered the tournament unseeded and ranked 169th, the victory will vault Williams into the top 80. Serena Williams Captures 1st Title in Comeback 2011-08-01T04:16:17Z Each of the first two pitted former champions against unseeded players, so as Roddick noted, “there was potential — no disrespect to anybody — for those matches to go fast.” Playing Nice Before the Match 2011-06-25T00:30:10Z Murray was erratic at the start and end of the match and dropped the second set against the unseeded Croat. Andy Murray advances to 4th round at Wimbledon 2011-06-24T20:56:09Z No. 7 seed Williams, who said she is carrying extra weight, will face unseeded Simona Halep of Romania in the second round Thursday. Serena Williams scores emotional first-round victory at Wimbledon | Tennis 2011-06-22T04:01:04Z Spaniard Nadal follows with the unseeded Sweeting dreaming of pulling off one of the biggest shocks ever witnessed at the All England club. Nadal primed amid U.S. onslaught at Wimbledon 2011-06-22T02:01:38Z Somehow, against 1 to 142.5 odds, the two drew each other again and have attracted an unprecedented level of interest for a first-round match between unseeded foes. Straight Sets: Isner-Mahut: A Look Back in Awe 2011-06-21T17:26:34Z WIMBLEDON, England -– Two unseeded Americans who traveled thousands of miles from home faced off on opposite sides of the net at the All England Lawn Tennis Club on Monday. Straight Sets: Thaw in a Player's Dispute With the U.S.T.A. 2011-06-20T22:00:57Z A dangerous floater in the draw, he is unseeded but potentially lethal. Straight Sets: Men's Players to Watch at Wimbledon 2011-06-18T15:25:48Z Both players enter the tournament unseeded, and since the draw is random for unseeded players, each had a pool of 127 potential opponents. For Isner and Mahut, an Improbable Rematch of a Marathon Meeting 2011-06-18T00:59:35Z The unseeded American, playing her second match following a five-month layoff, served well against the former No. 1 and didn't face a single break point in the first set while breaking Ivanovic twice. Venus sweeps past Ivanovic at Eastbourne 2011-06-15T12:04:13Z But the unseeded South American team then jumped to a 3-0 lead and held serve to level at one set apiece. Nestor, Mirnyi win doubles title at French Open 2011-06-04T20:24:13Z The world number four managed to throw away a 5-2 lead in the second but recovered to outfox the unseeded Argentine, winning with a drop shot as he reached his first French semi. Nadal and Murray find their groove in Paris 2011-06-01T17:26:39Z Maryland entered the tournament unseeded, and powered by purple, the Terrapins upset Syracuse in the quarterfinals, then Duke, the defending champion. Virginia 9, Maryland 7: While Virginia Celebrates Another Title, Relief Combines With Elation 2011-05-31T00:40:06Z Fabio Fognini, the unseeded Italian he was supposed to meet in the quarterfinals, withdrew Monday because of a torn thigh muscle. Nadal Keeps Laboring, but He Keeps Winning 2011-05-30T22:32:04Z A victory over the unseeded Italian would have been Djokovic’s 42nd victory in a row to start this season. Straight Sets: Chasing Win Record, Djokovic Faces Tough Finale 2011-05-30T10:46:56Z Those in search of uncertainty were much better served across the concourse where two unseeded men — Fabio Fognini and Albert Montañés — were desperately trying to finish off the match of the tournament. Low-Profile Match Provides Tournament?s Biggest Thrills 2011-05-29T21:03:15Z The Cavaliers entered this tournament seeded seventh, their lowest position since 2001, and they escaped the first round with an overtime victory against unseeded Bucknell. Virginia 14, Denver 8: Virginia Cruises Against Denver to Land in Final 2011-05-29T01:27:15Z No. 5 Duke, the defending national champion, will play unseeded Maryland in the other semifinal. Denver Crosses Lacrosse?s Great Divide 2011-05-27T20:26:08Z How does one of the game’s great players lose to an unseeded, relatively inexperienced player? Straight Sets: Analysis: Why Clijsters Lost 2011-05-26T17:00:15Z Ljubicic, though, is ranked 37th in the world and is unseeded here. Straight Sets: Querrey Falls Early in French Open, Again 2011-05-26T13:28:26Z For a time, it appeared that both of last year’s finalists, Nadal and Soderling, would simultaneously be dispatched by unseeded Americans. Nadal Survives a Scare From Isner 2011-05-24T16:29:30Z She broke serve six times against an unseeded opponent who committed six double-faults. Vinci rallies to win Barcelona Open over Hradecka 2011-04-30T17:11:10Z The Bears won their first national title and became the first unseeded team in championship history to defeat five seeded teams in the tournament. Unseeded Pikeville wins NAIA national title 2011-03-23T06:36:09Z District champions played for state berth on Day 1 and the loser of that game played the winner of a game between “unseeded teams” on Day 2. A look at the evolution of the state basketball playoffs 2011-02-23T19:22:27Z He was beaten by the unseeded Serb Janko Tipsarevic after an unusual display in which he charged the net more than usual and went for a greater number of winners. Andy Murray pulls out of Dubai Open with injury 2011-02-16T09:27:51Z The unseeded 20-year-old displayed maturity and confidence beyond his years in blasting 13 aces and claiming 49 of his 56 first serve points against the ninth ranked Spaniard. Raonic stuns Verdasco to claim first title 2011-02-14T05:18:47Z A record five Spaniards had reached the men's fourth round but at Melbourne Park but of the three who played on Sunday, only unseeded Robredo won a set. Federer labours, Schiavone wins longest match 2011-01-24T02:21:23Z Open victor returns for his first major since wrist surgery, now unseeded and ranked 259th. Players to watch at Australian Open 2011-01-15T23:48:00Z Villanova, of the Colonial Athletic Association, was unseeded heading into the playoffs and beat Stephen F. Austin and Appalachian State to advance to the semis. Eastern Washington advances to FCS championship 2010-12-18T05:04:24Z Less than 24 hours later, the Tigers survived a scare to defeat unseeded Northwestern in four sets. Volleyball Resurgence at Missouri Has Been Built on Family 2010-12-10T01:19:00Z Croatia, in 2005, was the first unseeded nation to win the title. Notre Dame women blank Stanford for NCAA soccer title 2010-12-06T03:27:00Z The unseeded Mayer, who is still to win an ATP title, was appearing in his third career final and first in four years. Federer wins Stockholm Open, ties Sampras 2010-10-24T16:16:00Z She will be unseeded, as the first disabled cyclist ever to compete for England at the Commonwealth Games. Paralympic swimmer to Games cyclist 2010-10-01T13:11:00Z Sock’s opponent on Wednesday is, like Sock, unseeded. What to Watch on Wednesday at the Open 2010-09-08T05:01:00Z Earlier in the day, unseeded Frenchman Michael Llodra continued his superb form by also advancing to the last 32. US Open: 'Lucky' Rafael Nadal thankful after tough win over Denis Istomin 2010-09-04T10:24:00Z Oudin, who was unseeded, served defensively, without the belief that she could pick her spots and get some free points off Bondarenko. A Serve Short of Another Run 2010-09-02T02:18:00Z Falla is an unseeded Colombian who is best known for nearly beating Roger Federer in the first round of Wimbledon this year. What to Watch on Monday at the Open 2010-08-29T23:11:00Z This year, she enters the Open unseeded and unheralded, ranked 59th as of last Monday. After Fast Fall, Safina Resumes Climb 2010-08-28T18:15:00Z Broady and Farquharson, who received a wild card into the tournament, won four three-set matches to land in the final, but didn’t need a third set against compatriots Burton and Morgan, who also were unseeded. Juniors Watch: Pliskova and Fuscovics Claim Titles 2010-07-04T21:20:00Z In 1985, still too young to drive in Germany, the unseeded Becker was not expected to advance deep into the tournament. Becker?s Brash Run in ?85 Made Powerful Impression 2010-07-03T14:38:00Z The 16-year-old's victory sets up a meeting with the unseeded Australian Ben Mitchell, though the result was in doubt during the opening set as Golding struggled to discover form. Wimbledon 2010: Oliver Golding set for success in boys' singles 2010-07-01T20:02:00Z Pironkova told reporters after going tantalizingly close to becoming the first unseeded woman to reach a Wimbledon final. Serena motors into sixth final 2010-07-01T19:40:00Z The 6-foot lefty from the Czech Republic is the 10th unseeded player in history to gain the Wimbledon semifinals. Live Analysis: Women's Semifinals at Wimbledon 2010-07-01T15:20:00Z In the process, she prevented Pironkova from becoming the first unseeded women’s singles finalist at the All England Club. Serena leading Kvitova in Wimbledon semifinal 2010-07-01T15:25:00Z The unseeded Oliver Golding was the headline act with a result that offered some succour to the embattled Lawn Association. Britain's Golding beats top seed 2010-06-30T18:49:00Z The world number two suffered a shock quarter final defeat by an unseeded player from Bulgaria. Venus crashes out of Wimbledon 2010-06-29T15:05:00Z She is the only unseeded player left in the draw, and, at 22, the youngest. Quarterfinal French Open Showdown: Jankovic vs. Shvedova 2010-06-02T12:40:00Z Not only are the Fighting Irish the only unseeded team left, they also are just the second squad ever from outside the East to advance this far. Notre Dame makes rare Final 4 lacrosse appearance 2010-05-27T17:59:00Z The best players in the world face unseeded opponents and qualifiers. Matches to Watch on Monday 2010-05-24T16:11:00Z It was the unseeded 23-year-old's third career title after triumphs in Strasbourg and Bali last year. Rezai stuns Venus at Madrid Open 2010-05-16T15:26:00Z Incredibly, there were five breaks of serve in the opening six games of the match, three of which were won by the unseeded Almagro, who took the set 6-4. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in Madrid Open final 2010-05-15T21:48:00Z Central Michigan thrust itself into the team race on the strength of four upsets by unseeded wrestlers. Iowa wins 9 of 10 to take early lead in wrestling 2010-03-18T21:46:00Z "I just kept fighting for every point," a relieved Wozniacki said after breaking her unseeded opponent in the seventh and ninth games of the final set. Wozniacki battles past King, Dulko stuns Henin 2010-03-13T01:57:00Z The 19-year-old Dane broke her unseeded opponent in the seventh and ninth games of the third set before sealing victory in two hours 28 minutes when King hit a backhand long. Wozniacki battles past American King at Indian Wells 2010-03-12T22:24:00Z |
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