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FRENCH OPEN

Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 8, 2023
Miyu Kato's second appeal over French Open default rejected
"I expected them to be dismissed," Kato said of her two appeals. "It can"t be helped, but it is frustrating."
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 16, 2023
French Open officials reject Miyu Kato's appeal to have prize money and ranking points restored
Kato was defaulted for accidentally hitting a ball kid with a ball during the third round of the French Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 12, 2023
Novak Djokovic reclaims No. 1 spot in world rankings; Yoshihito Nishioka rises to career-high No. 27
Novak Djokovic has returned to world No. 1 in the ATP rankings after claiming a record 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 12, 2023
Novak Djokovic stands alone after capturing record 23rd Grand Slam title at French Open
If the debate about the best man to ever wield a tennis racket came down to statistics alone, Novak Djokovic"s status is already secure.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 11, 2023
Iga Swiatek fights off Karolina Muchova in thriller for third French Open title
The 22-year-old"s latest coronation caps another dominant two weeks on the clay in Paris, where her record stands at 28 wins and two losses in five visits.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 10, 2023
Tokito Oda wins French Open to become youngest Grand Slam wheelchair singles champ
Oda defeated top-seeded Alfie Hewett of Britain 6-1, 6-4, avenging his loss in their Australian Open final matchup in January.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 10, 2023
Novak Djokovic moves to the precipice of tennis supremacy
The Philippe Chatrier Court at Roland Garros has long been Rafael Nadal’s second home, but on Sunday it will be Novak Djokovic looking to make history in Paris.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 9, 2023
No. 1 Iga Swiatek sets up clash against Karolina Muchova in French Open final
The 22-year-old Pole, who improved her record in Paris to 27-2, is bidding to become the first woman to successfully defend the title since Justine Henin in 2007.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 9, 2023
Miyu Kato wins French Open mixed doubles title to end tumultuous stay in Paris on high note
"I really want to thank everyone who has been supporting me," she said. "The default was unfortunate, but I could keep my head up and give it all I had."
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MORE SPORTS
Jun 8, 2023
Alexander Zverev and women's champion Iga Swiatek book return to French Open semifinals
Alexander Zverev returned to the semifinals of the French Open, a year after leaving Roland Garros in a wheelchair, while defending women's champion Iga Swiatek also maintained her quest for a third title in four years in Paris on Wednesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 7, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz hunts down Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up Djoko showdown
For almost three sets the world No. 1 played jaw-dropping tennis, eventually leaving the fifth-seeded Greek in the dust.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 6, 2023
Injury-hit Nishioka exits French Open with loss to Etcheverry
The No. 27 seed from Japan aggravated a groin strain during a tough first-set tiebreak loss before limping through the second and third sets.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 6, 2023
Kato lodges appeal after French Open women's doubles default
The player said she had been "really encouraged" after receiving plenty of support from her fellow players via Twitter following the incident, and looks forward to her next outing.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 6, 2023
Holger Rune double-bounces into French Open quarterfinals
The Dane will now need to improve on last year"s performance against Casper Ruud, when he lost a bad-tempered quarterfinal.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 5, 2023
Miyu Kato apologizes for hitting ball girl with stray shot at French Open
Disqualified Japanese tennis player Miyu Kato issued an apology Sunday night after a ball she hit between points struck a ball girl during a French Open women's doubles third-round match.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 5, 2023
Aryna Sabalenka skips news conference after setting up quarterfinal clash against Elina Svitolina
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus set up a politically charged French Open quarterfinal with Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Sunday and immediately set the tone for the high-profile confrontation by boycotting the media at Roland Garros for the second time.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 4, 2023
'Disrespectful' to talk about 'Iga bagel factory,' Swiatek says after third round win
The world No. 1, aiming to become the first woman to successfully defend the trophy at Roland Garros since 2007, won 6-0, 6-0 in just 51 minutes on Saturday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 4, 2023
Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka ends Seyboth Wild's run to make French Open last 16
Nishioka prevailed in a dramatic five-set battle to reach the French Open fourth round for the first time, becoming just the second Japanese man to do so in the Open Era.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 2, 2023
Yoshihito Nishioka advances to third round of French Open
Nishioka will face giant-killing Brazilian qualifier Thiago Seyboth Wild next.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 2, 2023
No. 1 Iga Swiatek rolls into third round at French Open
The world No. 1 is looking to lift the Suzanne Lenglen Cup for the third time in four years.

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