Svitolina Turns a Group-Stage Setback into Qualification
A single defeat and elimination are different outcomes.
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In this lesson: Distinguish group-stage qualification from winning a championship.
Grammar in this story: A result despite an obstacle
Despite
Despite makes the opening defeat an obstacle that did not prevent two later victories and qualification.
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Explain the setback, recovery and limit of the achievement described.
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Svitolina began with a defeat but then won twice, including the Sabalenka match, to finish second in Group 2 and secure a semifinal place. Her next match against Noskova was not the championship match.
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