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NICK KYRGIOS

Naomi Osaka in action during the third round of the Australian Open in January 2022
TENNIS
Dec 7, 2023
Osaka and Nadal set for Grand Slam comebacks in Australia
Osaka gave birth to daughter Shai in July and has not played since September 2022, having also struggled with her mental health.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2023
Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon due to wrist injury
'I tried my hardest to be ready after my surgery and to be able to step on the Wimbledon courts again.'
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 3, 2023
Nick Kyrgios avoids conviction despite pleading guilty to assaulting former girlfriend
The 2022 Wimbledon finalist admitted assaulting then-girlfriend Chiara Passari on Jan. 10, 2021, by pushing her to the ground after a heated argument.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 16, 2023
Rafael Nadal victorious at Australian Open but heartbreak for Nick Kyrgios
Top-seeded Nadal recovered from a second-set wobble to defeat the 38th-ranked Briton 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 16, 2023
'Devastated' Nick Kyrgios out of Australian Open with injury
The talented but temperamental Australian, considered as having an outside chance of winning the title, had struggled with an ankle issue coming into the event.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 12, 2023
Nick Kyrgios heading into Australian Open with confidence
Following the U.S. Open, Australian tennis great Rod Laver said self-belief was the only thing preventing Kyrgios from winning a Grand Slam.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 3, 2022
Nick Kyrgios excited to be at Japan Open as court case looms at home
The 27-year-old Wimbledon finalist is due to have his case heard at a magistrates' court in Canberra on the same day he is scheduled to play in Tokyo.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 5, 2022
Nick Kyrgios upsets No. 1 Daniil Medvedev to advance at U.S. Open
In a meeting worthy of a Broadway show between two of the game's biggest servers and most combustible personalities, it was the Australian who was better in the match's biggest moments.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 12, 2022
Nick Kyrgios blows past fellow Australian Alex de Minaur
The fiery Wimbledon finalist has been playing the best tennis of his career and is showing no signs of slowing down in Montreal.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 11, 2022
Nick Kyrgios not surprised by win over No. 1 Daniil Medvedev
Nick Kyrgios extended the best run of his career by taking out world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev at the Canadian Masters on Wednesday — a win that surprised everyone but the Australian.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 8, 2022
Nick Kyrgios beats Yoshihito Nishioka at Citi Open to end three-year title drought
The 27-year-old Australian downed 96th-ranked left-hander Nishioka 6-4, 6-3 for his first ATP title since capturing the 2019 Washington crown.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 11, 2022
Novak Djokovic keeps cool to beat Nick Kyrgios in Wimbledon final
Djokovic rallied from a set down and exhibited ice-cool nerves in sweltering conditions to win his fourth straight Wimbledon title.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 10, 2022
Novak Djokovic faces unexpected from Nick Kyrgios in Wimbledon final
The former world No. 1 will be eager to win a fourth successive title, but he'll be greeted with a unique challenge from the brash Australian on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 7, 2022
Ailing Rafael Nadal unsure about health ahead of Wimbledon semifinal
'I can't give you a clear answer because if I gave you a clear answer and tomorrow another thing happens, I will be a liar, he said.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 5, 2022
Nick Kyrgios laughs off criticism after reaching Wimbledon quarters
Forty-eight hours after his fiery clash with Stefanos Tsitsipas, the world No. 40 Australian was a model of maturity in his five-set win over Brandon Nakashima.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2022
Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios has 'evil side' after clash
The bad-tempered match overshadowed the rest of the action on Day 6, which also included a routine victory for Rafael Nadal.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 21, 2022
Nick Kyrgios becomes first to sign to Naomi Osaka's sports agency
The agency founded by the four-time Grand Slam champion touted the talented and controversial Australian as an 'icon' among Gen Z tennis fans.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 5, 2022
ATP warns of stricter action for misconduct
The ATP has recently come under fire for what many pundits and fans perceived to be soft punishments from the governing body following a series of high-profile outbursts by players.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 28, 2022
Nick Kyrgios praises Naomi Osaka's influence in fight to overcome inner demons
Kyrgios said he had moved on from the 'dark places' in his life and had found a kindred spirit in Osaka, who has blazed a trail on the topic of mental health in sport.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 18, 2022
Rafael Nadal outlasts Nick Kyrgios in thriller to advance at Indian Wells
Nadal managed to deliver in the match's biggest moments and maintain his composure as his opponent threw his racket and jawed with the chair umpire, fans and himself.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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