Sentence examples for close quarterfinal from inspiring English sources

Both teams survived desperately close quarterfinal matches here on Sunday.

In the closest quarterfinal match Thursday night, a foursome from New York City lost by 12 imps to Michigan.

The Sea Kings' most successful season in years ended with a close regional quarterfinals loss to Torrey Pines, 4-3.

Italy moved close to a quarterfinal berth by beating Belgium, 2-0, yesterday in Brussels at the European championships behind goals from Francesco Totti and Stefano Fiore.

Not only did they lead at the qualifying stage, but they also came close to a quarterfinal victory against one of the world's top teams.

Kerri Walsh's diving saves and all-around play yesterday helped the United States survive an incredibly close five-game quarterfinal against South Korea and give the United States women a shot at a medal.

Two had survived desperately close battles in quarterfinals Thursday.

Noah and McEnroe, two of the most colorful and popular players in tennis, advanced to the third round tonight and moved closer to a quarterfinal clash.

Henman's big moment did not come without two nervous tie breakers -- during which he blew double minibreak leads only to save himself against the talented Federer -- but he finally closed out his quarterfinal by winning, 7-5, 7-6 (6), 2-6, 7-6 (6).

Not even the supposed No. 1 division, 1AA, will have quarterfinal matchups close to 4AA.

Now at 23, she is closing in on a quarterfinal place in the year's first Slam.