Walkover

How it is used

Tournament reports say a player wins or advances by walkover.

Example sentences

1. She advanced by walkover when her opponent withdrew.

   The planned opponent does not take part in the match.

2. The results listed a walkover instead of a played score.

   The listing records advancement without actual play.

Common collocations

• win by walkover
• receive a walkover

Related terms

• tournamentA competition in which many players or teams take part in a series of matches or rounds, often ending with a final and a winner.
• opponentThe person or team you are playing or competing against in a match, race or contest.

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