competition

Sporting event in which several players or teams play against each other; it might be a championship, a cup, a tournament or a rally.

draw

Table showing the names of players or teams competing at various stages of a tournament.

finalist

Each of the two players or teams that qualify for a final.

winner

Player or team that wins the event.

final: 2 players

Final: last event of the competition; the winning player or team takes the tournament.

semifinal: 4 players

Second to last event in a competition in which two of four players or teams play against each other; the winners move on to the final.

quarterfinal: 8 players

Event in a competition in which two of eight players or teams play against each other; the winners move on to the semifinals.

fourth round: 16 players

Event in a competition in which two of 16 players or teams play against each other; the winners move on to the quarterfinals.

third round: 32 players

Event in a competition in which two of 32 players or teams play against each other; the winners move on to the fourth round.

second round: 64 players

Event in a competition in which two of 64 players or teams play against each other; the winners move on to the third round.

first round: 128 players

Event in a competition in which two of 128 players or teams play against each other; the winners move on to the second round.