Problem: (1) Samuel Groth won the tournament after defeating Danai Udomchoke with 7 : 6 , 6 : 3 in the final .
(2) Danai Udomchoke won the tournament after defeating Samuel Groth 7 -- 6 , 6 -- 3 in the final .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) The couple had their first child , Schalk Jr , in August 2012 , and their second son Nicol was born in March 2014 .
(2) In August 2012 , the couple had their first child , Shalk Jr . In March 2014 , their second son Nicol was born .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Simply stated , nine points determine a cubic , but in general define a '' unique '' cubic .
(2) Simply put , nine points determine a unique , but in general , define a '' cubic '' cubic .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Gloria tells Jay she is also an excellent player but lets Jay think he is better .
(2) Gloria tells Jay that she is also an excellent player , but lets Jay think that he is better .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes