Economy | ANALYSIS
Households to take hit from tax hike
by Tomoko Otake
The consumption tax increase will hit every household in Japan hard, with many people’s financial future hanging on whether their wages rise enough to offset the hike's impact.
Tennis Sep 28, 2013
Graf says Serena can break Slam mark
Steffi Graf’s career ended with 22 Grand Slam singles titles at age 30 because of injuries. The tennis great doesn’t see anyone stopping Serena Williams from becoming the career leader in major titles, if she stays healthy. Williams earned her 17th major title at ...
Tennis Jun 30, 2013
Date-Krumm, Nishikori fall at Wimbledon
Veteran Kimiko Date-Krumm’s memorable run at Wimbledon came to a shuddering halt on Saturday after the 42-year-old was blasted out of the third round by defending champion Serena Williams. Williams, bidding for a 17th Grand Slam and sixth Wimbledon crown, needed just over an ...
Tennis Jun 29, 2013
Date-Krumm sets Wimbledon age record at 42
Kumiko Date-Krumm defeats Romania's Alexandra Cadantu and becomes the oldest woman to reach Wimbledon's third round.
Tennis Feb 19, 2013
Azarenka tops Serena in final
by Jack Gallagher
Victoria Azarenka defeats Serena Williams to win the Qatar Total Open before handing over her world No. 1 ranking to the beaten finalist.
Tennis Feb 18, 2013
Azarenka, Serena reach final
by Jack Gallagher
Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova to set up a Qatar Total Open final showdown with Victoria Azarenka.