They then defeated defending champions the United States in the Challenge Round.

After defeating hosts Wales in the quarter-finals, they defeated defending champions South Africa 27-21 to make it to the final.

He defeated defending champion Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals, 6-3, 6-2.

Roddick then proceeded to defeat defending champion Andreas Seppi in the final, 6-3, 6-2, for his 31st career title and first of 2012.

He then defeated defending champion Neil Robertson 10-6 in the final.

Their run included defeating defending national champion Michigan 149-115.

Japan defeated defending champion Saudi Arabia in the final match in Beirut.

The time set a meet record and he defeated defending champion Bill Nankeville in the process.

Oliver defeated defending champion Byron Nelson 1 up in the quarterfinals.

He was praised for his decision as the club defeated defending champions and league leaders Chelsea 3-0.