31.   Abdullah won the first final, but suffered an asthma attack on Sunday, forcing a third final.

32.   After that welcome to his first U.S. Open final, Chang looked shaken and tight.

33.   Although he had helped Penang to their first FA Cup final last season, Zamri has no regrets joining a new team this season.

34.   Appearing in their first European Championship finals, the underdog Turks have demonstrated they are no push over.

35.   Arthurs said his first final was a long time coming.

36.   Arantxa Sanchez Vicario beat ailing defending champion Conchita Martinez in three sets Thursday to reach her first Wimbledon final.

37.   Australia won the first final in Sydney on Wednesday.

38.   Australian Mark Philippoussis advanced to his first ATP Tour final of the year with a victory Saturday over Chris Woodruff in the semifinals of the Franklin Templeton Tennis Classic.

39.   Barna, who ousted top seed Angeles Montolio at Estoril, gave a consistent display in her first final but failed to impose her game.

40.   Belgium is playing in its first final.