Although reaching No. 8 in the world in 2000, she never won a WTA Title in singles.

Although until the 13th century religious minorities ( Jews and Muslims ) had enjoyed considerable tolerance in Castilla and Aragon – the only Christian kingdoms where Jews were not restricted from any professional occupation – the situation of the Jews collapsed over the 14th century, reaching a climax in 1391 with large scale massacres in every major city except Ávila.

Most of the country has an elevation of fewer than 200 m. Although Hungary has several moderately high ranges of mountains, those reaching heights of 300 m or more cover less than 2 % of the country.

Although not reaching its 1970s peak in Westminster elections, the SNP had more success in the Scottish Parliamentary elections with their system of mixed member proportional representation.

Although he was small in primary school, he grew rapidly around the age of 12, reaching his full adult height of 6 ft 2 inches ( 188 cm ) at 18.

Although Egypt's administrative control of Kush extended only down to the fourth cataract, Egyptian sources list tributary districts reaching to the Red Sea and upstream to the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile rivers.

Although the concept of zoology as a single coherent field arose much later, the zoological sciences emerged from natural history reaching back to the works of Aristotle and Galen in the ancient Greco-Roman world.

Although eventually reaching a top circulation of 1500, The Rolling Stone failed in April 1895 since the paper never provided an adequate income.

Although the series never won an Emmy it was a major success for several years, reaching its peak at number six in the ratings between October 1960 and April 1961.

Although their ultimate destination was New York, they frequently noted how reaching Magadan was the ultimate measure of success or failure for their adventure.

Although it is possible that all of the Time Lords killed were at the end of their regeneration cycles ( somewhat more likely with a retiring President: potentially his reaching the end of his regeneration cycle was the very reason for his retirement ), it is also possible that regeneration, regardless of how many regenerations the individual Time Lord has already undergone, is a conditional and non-inevitable phenomenon.

Although the record was issued under the group's name, Pet Sounds is arguably seen as a Brian Wilson solo album — Wilson even toyed with the idea by releasing " Caroline, No " as a solo single in March 1966 — reaching no.

Although it failed to function before reaching Venus, Venera-1 was an important milestone in spacecraft design — the first truly modern planetary probe.

Although Foo Fighters continued to be one of the most successful rock acts, with albums like In Your Honor ( 2005 ) reaching number two in the US and UK, many of the first wave of post-grunge bands began to fade in popularity.

Although occasional boats were still reaching Bourne in 1857, the self-acting doors at Tongue End were replaced by a sluice in the 1860s, which prevented passage from the Glen to the Bourne Eau, although the right of navigation was not officially revoked until 1962, as part of flood defence measures which included the replacement of the sluice by a pumping station in 1966.

Although the processor was inferior to its predecessor, the Pentium III, on a clock-for-clock basis, Intel designed the processor to be capable of reaching much higher clock speeds than the Pentium III.

Although we seemed to have little in common — I was a redneck from Aragon, and he an elegant Andalusian — we spent most of our time together ... We used to sit on the grass in the evenings behind the Residencia ( at that time, there were vast open spaces reaching to the horizon ), and he would read me his poems.

Although Fernão Pires de Andrade and his Portuguese comrades were the first to open up China to the West, another significant diplomatic mission reaching all the way to Beijing would not be carried out until an Italian, the Jesuit Matteo Ricci ( 1552 – 1610 ) ventured there in 1598.

Although these alienated much of their roots reggae following, Brutal was nominated for a Grammy and " The Great Train Robbery " gave them their second UK hit single, reaching number 62.

Although Shackleton turned back before reaching the South Pole, he had discovered the first proven route to the pole, and in doing so, became the first person to set foot upon the great polar plateau.

Although his will provided for $ 2000 for each of his children upon reaching adulthood ( including those by Mitain ), there is no evidence that they received any money.

Although the concept of zoology as a single coherent field arose much later, the zoological sciences emerged from natural history reaching back to the works of Aristotle and Galen in the ancient Greco-Roman world.

Although the great Siberian rivers slowly traversed this zone in reaching the Arctic Ocean, drainage of the numerous lakes, ponds, and swamps was hampered by partial and intermittent thawing.

Although Blood shot at him, he missed and was captured before reaching the Iron Gate.

Although League chairmen initially voted in favour of the proposal, it was blocked by The FA and soon abandoned.

Although Keegan's Southampton career only lasted two years, Saints fielded an attractive side also containing Alan Ball, prolific scorer of goals Ted MacDougall, ( who still holds the record for the largest number of goals in an FA Cup game – 9 – for Bournemouth against Margate in an 11 – 0 win ), MacDougall's strike partner at Bournemouth and Norwich Phil Boyer, club stalwart Mick Channon and Charlie George and in 1980 – 81 they scored 76 goals, finishing in sixth place, then their highest league finish.

Although the League Cup is one of the three major domestic trophies attainable by English league teams, it is perceived by some larger clubs as a lower priority than the league championship, UEFA Champions League, and the FA Cup.

Although a contractual dispute in the 1948-9 season limited his appearances for the Merseyside club, he then helped Liverpool reach the 1950 FA Cup final, the first time Liverpool had ever appeared at Wembley.

Although he continued playing, he suffered an injury in an FA Cup semi final in 1973 which ruled him out for the rest of the season.

Although the league established itself as one of the strongest amateur leagues in the country, routinely providing the winners of the FA Amateur Cup, it was still seen as being at a lower level than the Southern League which was the top regional semi-professional league.

Although currently playing in the Football Conference, Newport County have played in the second tier of English football and spent 60 seasons in the Football League, reached the last 16 of the FA Cup and the quarter finals of the European Cup Winners ' Cup.

Although this was United's fifth FA Cup triumph, Robson was only the second English captain to lift the trophy for United, and their first since Charlie Roberts in the 1909 final ; as United had been captained by an Irishman in their 1948 and 1963 triumphs and a Scotsman in 1977.

Although in a side who consistently finished in the bottom four of the division, this season also saw the team reach the fifth-round of the FA Cup, beating Football League First Division side Sheffield Wednesday along the way.

Although ultimately unsuccessful against Leicester City in the final, Coppell ( now first-team manager following Bassett's departure to Nottingham Forest in early 1997 ) was successful in taking the club back to the FA Premier League at the second time of asking when the club defeated Sheffield United in the same end-of-season showdown at Wembley.

Although the village is more famous for its Shinty club, it also has a successful football side which plays its games in the local Strathspey & Badenoch Welfare FA.

Although the above described pathway seems to be the most integral part of the DNA damage response in cells and explains the pathology of FA, novel approaches have determined that most FA proteins have an alternate role.

Although this meant that Boston started the 2007 – 08 season without a points penalty FA rules dictated that they be demoted 2 divisions as a result of HM Revenue & Customs placing a restriction into the CVA of Boston not being allowed to pay football creditors 100 % of what they were owed.

Although Scunthorpe had been hopeful of immediate promotion back to the Championship, the club endured a difficult first half of the 2011 – 12 season, finding themselves just above the relegation zone at New Year and knocked out in the first round of the FA Cup by League Two's A. F. C.

Although the BBC lost the prestigious television rights to The Boat Race in 2004 during Salmon's period in charge, the department was able to win back high-profile events such as the FA Cup ( in 2001, after having previously lost the event to ITV in 1997 ), England football internationals ( in 2001 ), and FA Premier League football highlights for Match of the Day ( 2004 ).

Although Arsenal's league form was indifferent, in 1927 they reached the FA Cup Final, their first, but lost 1 – 0 to Cardiff City after an error by goalkeeper Dan Lewis.

Although he was part of the Liverpool team that won the " cup treble " of the Worthington Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup in 2001, he missed all three finals because of injury.

Although they were only in existence for five years, the club managed to win three Northern League titles, two cup competitions and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Although injured, as the club captain he was called up by his team-mates to receive the FA Cup with vice-captain Robbie Fowler at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

Although the oldest league in the world, The Football League now ranks second in the hierarchy of English football since the split of England's top clubs in 1992 to form the FA Premier League.

Although the FA abandoned a formal definition of " amateur " in the early 1970s, the vast majority of clubs still effectively play as amateurs, with no financial reward and the leagues are not part of the National League System.

Although Newcastle ( the previous season's Premier League runners-up ) endured a disappointing league campaign and finished 13th, they did reach the 1998 FA Cup Final, and Barnes went onto the field for the fifth FA Cup final of his career.