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Week to remember

From qualifying to Semifinal Saturday: how Emilien Burnel is taking Chicago by storm

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Semifinals in sight

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WATCH | Johns and Waters PUSHED TO THE LIMIT in Arizona

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Braham, Faletto end Johns, Sock partnership in first match

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