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Any wishes he might have had to leave have since vanished, not least because Ancelotti has confirmed to him that he sees him as a big match player and an automatic starter.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025

Swiatek inarguably is a big match player: She has reached 10 finals in her career and has won each in straight sets.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2022

Everything about him including his temperament, he's a top match player.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2016

I filmed one with Ian Poulter, the ultimate match player.

From Golf Digest • Apr. 1, 2013

It is the ability to control your mental processes, and not worry unduly over early reverses, that makes a great match player.

From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem