21.   Hiddink led the Netherlands to the semis in France four years ago, where a semifinal loss to Brazil on penalties knocked the wind out of the Dutch team.

22.   He was also again critical of Davis Cup captain Gullikson and the semifinal loss of the under-strength Americans to Italy earlier this year.

23.   His straight sets semifinal loss to Marcelo Rios at Melbourne Park was his best performance at a Grand Slam.

24.   In winning, Williams avenged a semifinal loss to Hingis at the U.S. Open three weeks ago.

25.   No communication, no pay and zero support from the federation, are among the list of gripes the Russian aired after his semifinal loss Friday to Thomas Muster.

26.   She beat the Williams sisters, Serena and Venus in Sydney before a semifinal loss to Davenport.

27.   She aggravated her wrist in a semifinal loss to Venus Williams in the Acura Classic last week.

28.   Spain was without coach Juan Jane, who was ejected during the semifinal loss.

29.   The bronze medal match, usually an anticlimax for both teams following semifinal losses, featured end-to-end attack and a glut of shots on goal.

30.   Toronto forward Garry Valk said the Maple Leafs have put themselves in great position to avenge their conference semifinal loss to the Devils last year.