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ANDY MURRAY

Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 13, 2016
Nishikori outlasts Monfils to reach Olympic semifinal showdown with Murray
Kei Nishikori came back from the dead to reach the semifinals at the Rio Olympics after an epic 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 7-6 (8-6) win over France's Gael Monfils on Friday.
TENNIS
Apr 16, 2016
Federer ousted in quarterfinals
 
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TENNIS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Mar 8, 2016
Nishikori impressive in loss; Kotoshogiku's challenge
Despite a valiant effort from Kei Nishikori, Japan lost to Britain 3-1 in their Davis Cup World Group first-round tie in Birmingham, England, on Sunday.
TENNIS
Feb 10, 2016
Tennis star Murray becomes father
Former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has joined the fathers' club at the top of men's tennis after his wife Kim gave birth to a daughter at the weekend.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 23, 2016
Murray victory overshadowed by father-in-law's collapse
The Australian Open was rocked late on Saturday when Andy Murray's father-in-law Nigel Sears collapsed during a match at Rod Laver Arena, overshadowing the world No. 2's advance to the fourth round.
TENNIS
Jan 4, 2016
Murray opens season with easy victory
World No. 2 Andy Murray was satisfied with the start to his season after romping past France's Kenny de Schepper 6-2, 6-2 at the Hopman Cup on Monday.
TENNIS
Nov 27, 2015
Edmund faces big test in Davis Cup
Unheralded British youngster Kyle Edmund was to face a Davis Cup baptism of fire when he was scheduled to make his debut in the final on Friday against Belgium's David Goffin in the opening rubber.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 9, 2015
Surging Djokovic beats Murray in Paris Masters final
Novak Djokovic's relentless desire for tennis perfection is pushing him to a consistently brilliant level, one which proved far too high for Andy Murray on Sunday.
TENNIS
May 14, 2015
Murray, Serena Williams withdraw from Italian Open
Andy Murray and Serena Williams pulled out of the Italian Open on Thursday ahead of their third-round matches.
TENNIS
Mar 28, 2015
Nadal, Murray post first-round wins
Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray got their Miami Open bids off to a solid start with straight sets victories at Key Biscayne on Friday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 10, 2014
Nishikori rolls past Murray
Kei Nishikori admitted he had to overcome a severe case of stage fright before marking his ATP Finals debut with an impressive 6-4, 6-4 victory over Andy Murray.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 8, 2014
Tennis' new generation ready for challenge
A season that produced the biggest shakeup in men's tennis for more than a decade draws to a close next week with three ATP World Tour Finals debutants striving to cap breakthrough years with a large exclamation mark.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 28, 2014
Murray claims first title since Wimbledon win
An emotional Andy Murray thanked his lucky stars after saving five match points before beating Spain's Tommy Robredo 5-7, 7-6 (9-7), 6-1 to win the Shenzhen Open in China on Sunday — his first title since winning Wimbledon last year.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 1, 2014
Nadal moves into fourth round after dispatching Mayer
Rafael Nadal once again showed he is the man to beat at the French Open after putting down a brief rebellion from Argentine Leonardo Mayer to win 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 and reach the fourth round despite a sore back on Saturday.
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TENNIS
May 28, 2014
Li self-destructs as poor form plagues French Open seeds
Li Na, the Australian Open champion, followed her male counterpart Stanislas Wawrinka out of the French Open in the first round when she lost 7-5, 3-6, 6-1 to local favorite Kristina Mladenovic on Tuesday.
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CULTURE / Books
Jul 6, 2013
Lively analysis of tennis from writer's closeness to the stars
When a crestfallen Andy Murray gave a choked-up television interview immediately after losing last year's Wimbledon final to Roger Federer, few would have predicted that joy would quickly replace disappointment for the shy Scot from Dunblane. Four weeks later he was back defeating the Swiss ace on the...
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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