After a decisive first-round win, No. 7 Milford (5-6) is hoping to continue the momentum into the 1A quarterfinals against No. 2 seed Duchesne (9-1) this Friday.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/23/23924503/high-school-football-3a-2a-1a-quarterfinal-playoff-previews

After eliminating No. 7 Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals Tuesday, Djokovic was asked during his on-court interview what it feels like to constantly be the player every else is focused on trying to beat.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sports-news/2023/07/is-novak-djokovic-the-favorite-at-wimbledon-of-course-he-is/

All three winners enter Saturday’s quarterfinals with 3-1 records.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-sports/ackland-gushue-advance-to-canadian-open-curling-playoffs-6378108

And whatever it is, it will come to a crescendo at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday afternoon, when Japan takes on Argentina for a spot in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.

Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/07/more-sports/japan-argentina-rugby-world-cup/

As we get to the quarterfinals, will the favorites continue to tighten their grip, or will an underdog rise?

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/11/nba-in-season-tournament-winner-betting-trends-celtics-seeing-action/

At minimum, just for being on a team that made the quarterfinals, the two-way players are already assured $25,000 each.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/a-lot-of-money-at-stake-in-the-nba-in-season-tournament-especially-for-two-way-players

Australian Open winner Sabalenka, who had never been past the third round in Paris in five prior appearances, defeated Svitolina 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals at the Roland Garros.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/french-open-sabalenka-ends-svitolinas-run-to-set-up-semifinal-clash-with-muchova-ld/

Canada, which advanced to face the Americans thanks to Bedard's incredible individual effort in a dramatic overtime victory against Slovakia in the quarterfinals, dropped a 5-2 decision to Czechia in an embarrassing opener.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-sports/canada-roars-back-to-beat-us-and-advance-to-gold-medal-game-at-world-juniors-6329410

Canada, which eked out a 3-2 overtime win over Sweden in the quarterfinals, plays Switzerland in the other semifinal later in the day.

Source: https://www.courant.com/2023/04/15/hilary-knight-scores-2-us-routs-czech-republic-9-1-in-world-semis/

Charleigh Miner came out firing, scoring 14 of her game-high 29 points in the first quarter as the Rangers prevailed in the District 4 Class 2A quarterfinals.

Source: https://s24526.pcdn.co/sports/1600829/h-s-girls-basketball-abington-heights-tops-dallas-former-coach-in-d2-tourney

Cleveland (21-8) plays Sandia at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday in the 5A quarterfinals.

Source: https://www.abqjournal.com/2578735/updated-ruidoso-tops-bosque-in-3a-as-first-round-boys-prep-basketball-action-tips-off.html

Coming off his career-high 30-point performance in the quarterfinals on Friday, Bradley junior forward Rienk Mast sat just 21 points away from joining the 1,000 career points club.

Source: https://www.bradleyscout.com/sports/madness-in-a-minute-leons-clutch-trip-to-the-line-continues-bradleys-dance-in-st-louis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=madness-in-a-minute-leons-clutch-trip-to-the-line-continues-bradleys-dance-in-st-louis

Díaz, who turns 29 next week, retired the side in order in the ninth inning of a 5-2 victory over the Dominican Republic on Wednesday night that sent Puerto Rico to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/03/17/mets-diaz-expected-to-miss-season-with-torn-patellar-tendon/

Doyline (27-3), the No. 6 seed, will visit No. 3 Fairview (30-5) in the quarterfinals with a spot in the state tournament on the line.

Source: https://press-herald.com/high-school-boys-basketball-doyline-advances-to-quarterfinals-clark-scores-48-in-final-home-game/

Elk River won the section championship and advance to the state tournament quarterfinals in 2021.

Source: https://hubcityradio.com/nsu-soccer-inks-massive-signing-class/

England later won the match in penalties over Nigeria to advance to the quarterfinals.

Source: https://1010wcsi.com/fox-sports/nigerias-michelle-alozie-has-classy-reaction-after-englands-lauren-james-steps-on-her/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigerias-michelle-alozie-has-classy-reaction-after-englands-lauren-james-steps-on-her

England, the Euro 2022 champions were given an almighty scare, but they go through and will face Colombia in the quarterfinals on Saturday.

Source: https://www.peacemakeronline.com/news/2023-womens-world-cup-nigeria-falls-but-heads-held-high/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-womens-world-cup-nigeria-falls-but-heads-held-high

Facing off against NRG Esports in the quarterfinals, Weibo was hopeful of replicating the form that saw them beat NRG earlier in the tournament.

Source: https://thefrisky.com/lol-world-championship/

Fall and he was defeated by the champion 9-2 in the quarterfinals.

Source: https://1390granitecitysports.com/prep-wrestling-state-tournament-recap-2/

Freeport, the No. 6 seed, lost a heartbreaker in the quarterfinals at No. 3 Lincoln Academy, 3-2 (falling in penalty kick), to wind up 7-5-3.

Source: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/10/31/northern-after-a-solemn-weekend-pause-playoff-action-resumes/