| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SEMIS | Prologue to the finals. |
| ASHE | Loser to Nastase at the 1972 U.S. Open finals |
| UCLA | School that lost to Florida in the 2006 NCAA basketball finals |
| IVAN | He lost to Boris in the finals of the 1991 Australian Open |
| consolation | A round or contest for tournament entrants who have been eliminated before the finals, often to determine third and fourth place |
| consolations | A round or contest for tournament entrants who have been eliminated before the finals, often to determine third and fourth place |
