Mexico is a tough opponent for a first game in this round.

Steel took on some tougher opponents during the middle of the competition.

This way players are able to get better at baseball before having to play against tougher opponents.

It is a conference game on the road against a tough opponent.

I have a tough opponent coming up and I'm looking forward to the match.

But now his toughest opponent, the real world, is coming at him.

In common with many players of the 1880s, he was a "tough and vigorous opponent who gave no quarter".

"We have lots of tough opponents between here and the end," Low said.

We've got to win our share against very tough opponents.

"Besides, you play those first three games in a smaller section of tougher opponents."