21.   The other quarterfinal place went to Jane Chi, who reached the final eight for the first time in her career.

22.   The third round victory ensured Argentina a quarterfinal place along with Ghana.

23.   The win Thursday was vital in securing a quarterfinal place.

24.   Top seeded Australian Patrick Rafter looks set to be the first big name to claim a quarterfinal place.

25.   Though a quarterfinal place had already been won, the win over Australia assured the U.S. of facing Italy and not a more highly regarded team.

26.   Two top-ten players bid for quarterfinal places Thursday.

27.   Top seeded Australian Patrick Rafter looked set to be the first big name to claim a quarterfinal place.

28.   Unbeaten Manchester United needs a victory over Group D leader Bayern Munich at Old Trafford to guarantee a quarterfinal place and could even make it with a tie.

29.   Wales manged to get a quarterfinal place as the best second-placed team after group play.