Lucky loser

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA player who loses in the final round of qualifying for a tournament, and who subsequently enters the tournament after the withdrawal of another competitor, e.g. due to injury.

Synonyms

single-elimination tournament lanterne rouge wild card freezeout runoff pool of death knockout qualifying round freeroll finals repechage finisher

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