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B J NOVAK

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TENNIS
Jul 17, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz dethrones Novak Djokovic in thrilling Wimbledon final to herald dawning of new era
Alcaraz claimed his first Wimbledon title in an epic final that lasted nearly five hours.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 11, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic stay on Wimbledon collision course
Djokovic, bidding for a fifth successive title, took his winning streak at Wimbledon to 32 matches and is now unbeaten on Center Court for a decade.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 6, 2023
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek cruise as protesters disrupt action at Wimbledon
Rain and protests disrupted play at the All England Club on Wednesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 4, 2023
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek begin Wimbledon quests with easy wins
Fickle British weather caused more of a problem than the looming threat of climate change protests, with several first-round matches not completed.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 2, 2023
'Awakened' Novak Djokovic eyes eighth Wimbledon title
The 36-year-old has won the title on his last four visits to Wimbledon and has not lost on Center Court since the 2013 final.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 1, 2023
Veteran Novak Djokovic heads to Wimbledon with chance to strengthen legacy
Former tennis great Boris Becker says the ageless Serbian is already in a league of his own.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 26, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz calls Novak Djokovic 'obvious' favorite for Wimbledon despite return to No. 1
Alcaraz was playing on the grass for just the third tournament in his career and showed impressive development during the week.
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 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 1, 2023
Novak Djokovic doubles down on Kosovo comments after reaching third round of French Open
Djokovic defended his message in comments to Serbian media, saying that Kosovo is Serbia's 'cradle, our stronghold.'
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 31, 2023
Thiago Wild shocks Daniil Medvedev; Novak Djokovic in political storm
Medvedev said he had no regrets about his claycourt season ending prematurely.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 30, 2023
Novak Djokovic cruises at French Open, but risks controversy with Kosovo message
Roland Garros organizers said there were no official Grand Slam rules on what players can or cannot say.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 28, 2023
Djokovic says 'part of me will leave' when Nadal quits
'I'm not going to make any announcement today, but just reflecting on it. I felt also a little bit emotional about what he was saying,' Djokovic said.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 27, 2023
Novak Djokovic heads to French Open hoping to take sole possession of Grand Slam record
Djokovic and Nadal are tied for the most men's Grand Slam titles in history with 22 each, and Djokovic can take sole possession of the record with a triumph at Roland Garros.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 18, 2023
Novak Djokovic hails arrival of new generation after upset loss in Rome
Novak Djokovic said the long awaited "shift of generations" has finally come to men's tennis after the world No. 1 lost to 20-year-old Dane Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 15, 2023
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek reach last 16 at Italian Open
Novak Djokovic reached the last 16 of the Italian Open after winning a battle with Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, while blistering Iga Swiatek thrashed Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0 on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 3, 2023
Novak Djokovic set for U.S. Open after vaccine mandate lifted
The 35-year-old world No. 1 last played the U.S. Open in 2021.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 24, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz brushes aside notion of replacing Rafael Nadal
Alcaraz's defense of his Barcelona Open title on Sunday has boosted his bid to succeed his countryman as French Open champion.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 18, 2023
Novak Djokovic's elbow not in 'ideal shape' ahead of French Open
The 22-time Grand Slam winner will face 18-year-old Luca Van Assche, who stunned Stan Wawrinka on Monday, in the Banja Luka Open's round of 16.
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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