unseeded
adjective
un·seed·ed
ˌən-ˈsē-dəd 
: not seeded: such as
a
: having no seeds
unseeded fruit
b
: not seeded (see seed entry 2 sense 4b) among the contestants in a competition (such as a tennis tournament)
… ninth-seeded Lindsay Davenport lost quickly, in 65 minutes, to unseeded Julie Halard of France.—
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Even more striking is the position from which Vondrousova won that title: unseeded, unfancied, and entirely unexpected to challenge.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
In the fourth round on Sunday, his daughter will face unseeded Elisabetta Cocciaretto, an unseeded Italian who owns three victories against foes ranked in the top 20 — and all three came at the French Open.
—Howard Fendrich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
This has the potential to be the match of the day, between two players — both unseeded, both returning from time away — with contrasting game styles and fantastic personalities.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
One night after No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz was stunned by unseeded Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets, No. 2 Novak Djokovic has been bounced by No. 28 seed Australian Alexei Popyrin in the third round at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
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Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
In the fourth round on Sunday, his daughter will face unseeded Elisabetta Cocciaretto, an unseeded Italian who owns three victories against foes ranked in the top 20 — and all three came at the French Open.
—Howard Fendrich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
This has the potential to be the match of the day, between two players — both unseeded, both returning from time away — with contrasting game styles and fantastic personalities.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
One night after No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz was stunned by unseeded Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets, No. 2 Novak Djokovic has been bounced by No. 28 seed Australian Alexei Popyrin in the third round at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
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“Unseeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unseeded. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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