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B J NOVAK

Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 10, 2023
Novak Djokovic hoping to make strong start to clay-court season in Monte Carlo
Djokovic, a winner in 2013 and 2015, figures to have a good chance of going far in a tournament that is missing 11-time champion Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 19, 2023
Novak Djokovic to miss Miami Open over lack of COVID-19 vaccination
The world No. 1 has missed other events due to being unvaccinated, but was allowed to compete in this year's Australian Open and won his 10th crown at Melbourne.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 6, 2023
No.1 Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells
Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the draw for the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, organizers said on Sunday in an indication that his application for a COVID-19 vaccine waiver to enter the U.S. might have failed.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 3, 2023
Novak Djokovic still waiting for ruling on U.S. visa
Novak Djokovic says he will learn his fate about being granted entry into the United States before the draw is revealed at Indian Wells, adding that he remains focused on his campaign in Dubai in the meantime.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 23, 2023
Novak Djokovic hopeful of gaining permission to compete in U.S.
Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday he was hoping for a positive outcome after applying for special permission to enter the United States to compete in ATP Masters 1000 events in Indian Wells and Miami that begin next month.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 30, 2023
Stefanos Tsitsipas keeps head held high after falling in Australian Open final
Stefanos Tsitsipas dreamed of holding the Australian Open trophy aloft after nodding off on the eve of Sunday's final but Novak Djokovic ended up giving the confident Greek a rude awakening.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 30, 2023
Novak Djokovic reignites GOAT debate with latest Australian Open triumph
If the debate is to be decided in terms of Grand Slam success, it now moves on to the French Open with Djokovic and Rafael Nadal tied with 22 titles.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 30, 2023
Emotional Novak Djokovic exhales after 'biggest victory' of career in Australian Open final
'I have to say that this has been one of the most challenging tournaments I have played in my life, considering the circumstances,' Djokovic said.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 22, 2023
Novak Djokovic says 'every season counts' as he reaches last 16
The Serb's gutsy win inched him nearer to a 10th Australian Open title and record-tying 22 Grand Slam crowns.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 18, 2023
Defending champion Nadal crashes out of Australian Open in major upset
The Spanish 36-year-old, who was struggling with what appeared to be a hip injury, fell 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 to American Mackenzie McDonald at Rod Laver Arena.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 18, 2023
Novak Djokovic feels the love during dominant opening victory
Watched on by his parents and brother, the fourth seed also extended his run without a defeat on Australian soil to 35 matches.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 15, 2023
Novak Djokovic 'likes his chances' of 10th Australian Open crown
After missing last year's tournament when he was deported over his COVID-19 vaccination stance, the Serbian star is back at Melbourne Park and in sizzling form.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 8, 2023
Novak Djokovic shakes off hamstring issue to reach Adelaide final
Up next for the former world No. 1 is unseeded American Sebastian Korda, who reached the final after Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka retired due to an injury.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 5, 2023
Novak Djokovic at risk of missing U.S. events due to vaccination requirements
A statement from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Wednesday said the requirement for foreign air travelers to be fully vaccinated against the disease would be in place until April 10.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Dec 30, 2022
Novak Djokovic back in Australia and ready to move on from deportation
Novak Djokovic admitted Thursday that being deported from Australia was an experience he will never forget.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 17, 2022
Novak Djokovic cleared to compete in Australian Open in 2023
Australia's immigration minister, Andrew Giles, said Thursday he 'personally' intervened in a visa decision that opened the door for Djokovic.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 16, 2022
Reports: Novak Djokovic to get visa for 2023 Australian Open
The former world No. 1's three-year ban can be overturned at the discretion of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's center-left government.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 26, 2022
Novak Djokovic sees 'positive signs' over Australia entry
The former world No. 1 said he was hoping to hear soon whether his bid to have his three-year visa ban set aside by the government had been successful.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 12, 2022
Australian Open director says Russians and Novak Djokovic welcome
Craig Tiley said nine-time Australian Open champion Djokovic would also be eligible if he is able to overturn a visa ban as part of his deportation in January.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 10, 2022
Novak Djokovic eager to end roller-coaster year on high note
Djokovic has four titles from just 10 events this season following victories in Rome and at Wimbledon.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Did Japan intervene to prop up the yen? Analysts think it did.
A man walks past an electronic board displaying the exchange rate for the yen against the U.S. dollar (right) in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
A peek inside the brains of ‘super-agers’
For a little more than a decade, scientists have been studying a subset of people they call "super-agers.” These individuals are age 80 and older, but they have the memory ability of a person 20 to 30 years younger.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.
Casa del Cibo: A thriving jewel born from Tohoku’s harsh past
When chef Ryohei Ikemi moved to Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and opened Casa del Cibo in 2011, it was the first proper Italian restaurant in the city.

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