But the way the match unfolded could be a preview of their semifinal in Melbourne.
This game could be as close and might be a preview of the A.F.C. championship game.
Such assaults could be a preview of what is to come for devices popular in the United States.
The factional wrangling may well be a preview of what could unfold in Iran over the coming months.
If Florida and Maryland advance tonight as expected, tomorrow night's final could be a preview of a national semifinal.
There will also be a preview of "Get Out of the House," a new work in progress.
But some expressed concern that the economic gloom might be a preview of harsh career realities that await.
Mr. Wheeler's white room may be a preview of the universal divine light into which each of us will merge, according to some mystics, when we die.
Olympic boxing hopefuls from the United States and China will fight next week in what could be a preview of matchups in the 2012 London Games.
Roddick will face Feliciano Lopez of Spain in what could be a preview of a Davis Cup match in Roddick's home city, Austin, Tex., the week after Wimbledon.
Unfortunately, the Heat are also in town, hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder, in what could well be a preview of the N.B.A. finals.
