Sentence examples for and beat the second from inspiring English sources

Finally, form held, as the top-seeded player, Novak Djokovic of Serbia, fought off an aching back and beat the second seed, Rafael Nadal of Spain, 6-2, 6-7, 6-1 (3), 6-1.

In the eight hundred metres, her best event, she broke her own world record and beat the second finisher by more than eleven seconds — an eternity in this sport.

It was a woman who challenged, and beat, the second Caliph in a debate in the mosque about women's financial rights in marriage.

"A perfect finish to a perfect race weekend," said Montoya, who also won the pole and beat the second-place finisher, David Coulthard, by more than a minute.

Cruyff had his own ideas about the game so often he would take on and beat the first, then the second and maybe a third defender, with the coach yelling at him the entire time to pass the ball.

The only way Boyle might exorcise his demons is if the Sharks rally from their 2-1 deficit and beat the eighth-seeded Avalanche in the best-of-seven series that resumes Tuesday night in Denver.

He won his third consecutive title over the half marathon distance with ease, taking the lead early on and beating the second-placed Patrick Makau Musyoki by almost two minutes.

But Berdych faced similar odds earlier this week — and then beat the second- and third-ranked players in the world.

Brian Anderson 14-111) took a no-hit bid into the fifth and beat the White Sox for the fifth time in six decisions.

Soriano hit a roller to third and beat the relay to first base, as Posada scored the Yankees' first run.

The Toronto left-hander Chris Michalak pitched five and one-third innings and beat the Yankees for the second time this season.