1.  But four minutes later, Hong again showed a degree of vulnerability that contrasted with his stellar play in earlier matches.

2.  It was unlike the earlier match between Agassi and Kuerten, who treated fans to entertaining rallies.

3.  Three were awarded in the earlier Group C match between Denmark and South Africa.

4.  UCLA and Santa Barbara had split their two earlier matches, both of which went five games.

5.  According to Dutch television Thursday, the lockout is because of racial taunts by the Hungarian fans during an earlier match between the two clubs in Budapest.

6.  Against Rios, Roddick avoided the streaky play that had frustrated the American in earlier matches.

7.  Against Rios, Roddick avoided the streaky play that had frustrated him in earlier matches.

8.  Agassi needed three sets for all his victories, winning earlier matches against Kiefer and Nicolas Escude.

9.  Atletico will be without forward Francisco Narvaez and defender Pablo Alfaro on yellow cards from earlier matches.

10.  Fears were raised of possible violence following crowd trouble in earlier matches and other venues, such as the basketball arena.