Sentence examples for a final the from inspiring English sources

I think the first goal, always of huge importance, is even greater today - the psychological implications are such that the underdog very, very rarely comes back from conceding the first goal in a final (the miracle of Istanbul excepted).

It was the third straight near miss for Williams as she chases Graf's record and her second straight loss in a final, the 34-year-old having been beaten by Germany's Angelique Kerber at the Australian Open in January.

The closeness of a final – the first here over five sets since Federer beat Andy Roddick in 2009 – ensured a sense of theatre from the first fault off Djokovic's racket at 2.10pm to the final, weary Federer backhand that billowed the net three hours and 56 minutes later.

"No-one deserves to win a final," the England international said.

In that sort of pressure of a final the little things become magnified.

"Those who have experienced these things know that there are no favourites in a final," the former Chelsea boss told Sky Italia.

Danner and Whitford earned spots on the Division 3-A team after Sage Hill advanced to the Division 3-A final, the program's second straight section final appearance.

The "A" final determines the first six places, including the medals.

But in a final report, the panel rejected the idea.

The board makes a final ruling, the newspaper said.

'This is a final before the final.