1. A sports competition or tournament of secondary importance, typically ranking below a major championship in prestige, prize money, or competitive level
He won several minor championships before finally claiming the major title.
Ele venceu vários campeonatos menores antes de finalmente conquistar o título principal.
2. In golf and tennis, a professional tournament that is not considered one of the four Grand Slam events
The golfer's victory at the minor championship improved his world rankings.
A vitória do golfista no campeonato menor melhorou seu ranking mundial.