1. It also sent the three-time champion into a possible quarterfinal meeting against its old nemisis and regional rival Argentina, the defending champion. 2. It was the third quarterfinal meeting between the two Americans in a month. 3. Jim Courier and Michael Chang advanced to a quarterfinal meeting with contrasting victories Thursday in the third round at the Paris Open. 4. Justine Henin, the Wimbledon runner-up, advanced to a possible quarterfinal meeting with fellow Belgian and fourth-seeded Kim Clijsters, the French Open runner-up. 5. Magnus Larsson and Jared Palmer won second-round matches Thursday to set up a quarterfinal meeting in the U.S. Clay Court Championships. 6. Qatar led the group with two victories and a loss and advanced to a quarterfinal meeting with Kuwait. 7. Second-seeded Lindsay Davenport and eighth-seeded Nathalie Tauziat also won second-round matches to set up a quarterfinal meeting. 8. The Canadians set up a quarterfinal meeting against Wales, who despite losing to Fiji, qualified for the Cup as one of the best second-placed teams. 9. The three-hour match was the second consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal meeting between Korda and Bjorkman. 10. The victory put Croatia into a quarterfinal meeting with Germany on Saturday at Lyon, giving organizers a break after a string of politically charged matches. |