Lucky Loser in Tennis describes a player who loses in qualifying but still enters the main draw. This happens when another player withdraws late. The highest-ranked qualifying loser usually gets the spot. For example, a player loses in the final qualifying round. Later, a main draw player withdraws due to injury. The losing qualifier replaces them. This unexpected chance can change a career.
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