1.   Two wins could secure a NIT berth.

2.   A win will secure top spot in the group for the Dutch.

3.   Brazil must win to be sure of their place, while Uruguay needs a win to secure at least fifth place.

4.   For Pierce a win would secure a first Grand Slam title and revenge for a straight-sets beating by Sanchez Vicario in the French Open final last May.

5.   India was in a strong position Sunday, and a win would have secured a berth in the finals.

6.   Latrell Sprewell and the Knicks need a win to secure home-court advantage for the first round of the playoffs.

7.   Saudi Arabia will meet Malaysia on Saturday and a Saudi win will secure it a place in the second round.

8.   The MetroStars play Columbus on Wednesday at Giants Stadium and need a three-point win to secure a playoff spot.

9.   The win also secured the NFC West for New Orleans.