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ASHLEIGH BARTY

Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 5, 2022
New No. 1 Iga Swiatek says she cried after Ash Barty's retirement
The 20-year-old, Poland's first No. 1 in singles tennis, took over the top ranking on Monday after the recent Australian Open winner decided to call time on her career at the age of 25.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 11, 2021
Ash Barty emulates idol Evonne Goolagong to claim first Wimbledon title
The 25-year-old World No. 1 became the first Australian woman to win the single's title at the grass-court Grand Slam since Goolagong claimed her second in 1980.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 6, 2021
After Miami high, Ash Barty ready for slow transition to clay
Ash Barty is pleased with how her body coped with tough conditions during her successful title defense at the Miami Open but the world number one is being careful not to rush things as she transitions to the clay season in Charleston this week.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 19, 2020
Osaka to face young guns at Australian Open
Asked to select the female player under 25 who is likely to have the best career, American tennis legend Chris Evert hesitates, hums and haws before coming up with her answer.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 6, 2019
Naomi Osaka overcomes world No. 1 Ash Barty to win fifth title
Japan's Naomi Osaka came from a set down to beat French Open champion and world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty on Sunday and win the China Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 23, 2019
Ashleigh Barty reaches Birmingham Classic final with chance to supplant Naomi Osaka as world No. 1
Ashleigh Barty will become the first Australian woman to be ranked world No. 1 in more than 40 years if she beats her doubles partner Julia Goerges in the final of the Birmingham Classic on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 18, 2018
Ashleigh Barty outplays doubles partner CoCo Vandeweghe in Toray Pan Pacific Open singles clash
Ashleigh Barty and CoCo Vandeweghe teamed up to win the doubles title at the U.S Open earlier this month. The two friends were on the court together again on Tuesday, but only one could walk away as the winner this time.
Akebono's human side eclipsed his incredible sumo achievements
The heights Akebono reached in sumo helped pave the way for future foreign-born yokozuna Asashoryu and Hakuho.
Death-row inmates' lawsuit targeting same-day notifications of executions dismissed
Two plaintiffs filed a lawsuit with Osaka District Court in hopes of sparking a wider discussion on the rights of death row prisoners.
Japan’s young workers head abroad as huge wage gap persists
The departure hall at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. Now with inflation at its strongest in decades, Japanese are starting to realize that years of static wages leave many of them budgeting each month before their next pay check.
By-elections to determine Kishida’s fate within LDP
LDP Secretary-General Toshimitsu Motegi and election strategy committee chair Yuko Obuchi speak to reporters in Tokyo on April 2.
For Modi, the Indian election is less about winning and more about by how much
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses supporters during an election campaign rally in Pushkar, India, on April 6, ahead of the country's upcoming general election starting Friday.
For Modi, the Indian election is less about winning and more about by how much
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses supporters during an election campaign rally in Pushkar, India, on April 6, ahead of the country's upcoming general election starting Friday.
Akebono's human side eclipsed his incredible sumo achievements
The heights Akebono reached in sumo helped pave the way for future foreign-born yokozuna Asashoryu and Hakuho.
Ohtani’s dizzying three weeks end in exoneration by authorities
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani during a spring training game on March 12.
How ‘winged’ gyōza took flight from a Tokyo suburb
The creator of "hanetsuki gyōza" is Isao Yagi, and his restaurant, Nihao, can be found right on the border of Tokyo and Kawasaki in Ota Ward.
How Ippei Mizuhara allegedly wired millions from Shohei Ohtani’s account
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, in December at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California

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