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B J NOVAK

Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 28, 2022
Novak Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong
Images of longtime rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal sitting together and crying after combining in a Laver Cup doubles defeat in London on Friday went viral on social media.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 28, 2022
Rafael Nadal eyes 23rd major as Novak Djokovic gives up on U.S. Open
The Spaniard has had to sit out the U.S. Open four times in his career, and there are once again fresh doubts over his physical ability to survive a grueling two weeks at Flushing Meadows.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 25, 2022
Rafael Nadal prepared to vie for U.S. Open title
While Nadal trains in New York, Djokovic remains in Europe hoping for a last-minute policy change by officials in the United States.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 3, 2022
Novak Djokovic likely to miss U.S. Open over COVID-19 vaccine status
The former world No. 1 said last week he was preparing for the U.S. Open as if he will be allowed to compete in the year's final Grand Slam despite not being vaccinated.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 12, 2022
Novak Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open next year
Djokovic won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles in 2021 but was unable to defend his Melbourne Park crown due to his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 11, 2022
Novak Djokovic keeps cool to beat Nick Kyrgios in Wimbledon final
Djokovic rallied from a set down and exhibited ice-cool nerves in sweltering conditions to win his fourth straight Wimbledon title.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 10, 2022
Novak Djokovic faces unexpected from Nick Kyrgios in Wimbledon final
The former world No. 1 will be eager to win a fourth successive title, but he'll be greeted with a unique challenge from the brash Australian on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 4, 2022
Novak Djokovic reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals as Roger Federer hopes to return 'one more time'
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic reached his 13th Wimbledon quarterfinal on Sunday as injury-stricken rival Roger Federer revealed his desire to play at the All England Club "one more time."
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 30, 2022
Novak Djokovic cruises as Andy Murray crashes out at Wimbledon
'I'm very happy with my performance,' said Djokovic, who is looking to join Pete Sampras as a seven-time champion. 'I started very well, solid from the back of the court.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 28, 2022
Novak Djokovic racks up 80th Wimbledon win; Carlos Alcaraz advances
The former world No. 1 is attempting to win a fourth successive Wimbledon title and join a select group of three other players who have achieved the feat at the All England Club.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 22, 2022
Novak Djokovic named top men's seed for Wimbledon
Djokovic, who was unable to defend his 2021 Australian Open title due to his unvaccinated status against COVID-19, recently lost his world No. 1 spot to Daniil Medvedev.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 24, 2022
Novak Djokovic beats Yoshihito Nishioka to start French Open defense
The current world No. 1, who turned 35 on Sunday, needed less than two hours to beat the Japanese world No. 99 in his first Grand Slam this year after missing the Australian Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 2, 2022
Novak Djokovic still struggling to get back on track after tumultuous start to season
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic said that he was still struggling mentally to get back to his best after missing the Australian Open and a chunk of the early season due to his refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 9, 2022
Rafa Nadal the man to beat as Naomi Osaka eyes return at Indian Wells
The Spaniard is the favorite in the men's tournament after winning his 21st major, while hopes are high for a comeback by Osaka after a turbulent 2021.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 24, 2022
Alexander Zverev kicked out of tournament after striking umpire's chair multiple times
Zverev came perilously close to hitting umpire Alessandro Germani during his tantrum in Mexico.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 15, 2022
Novak Djokovic will skip Grand Slams if COVID-19 vaccine is required
The 20-time Grand Slam winner said he was ready to sacrifice his shot at the milestone over the 'freedom of choice' but he was keeping an open mind about taking the jab in the future.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 27, 2022
Daniil Medvedev summons Novak Djokovic's 'warrior spirit' to reach semifinals
Daniil Medvedev said he had "zero confidence" when he trailed Felix Auger-Aliassime by two sets in their Australian Open quarterfinal on Wednesday before somehow finding a way to claim victory in a classic at Rod Laver Arena.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 21, 2022
Australian court reveals reasoning behind ruling in Novak Djokovic case
An Australian court said on Thursday it dismissed tennis superstar Novak Djokovic's challenge to his visa cancellation as the minister who revoked it reasonably believed Djokovic, who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, may be a risk to the community.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 18, 2022
Deported Novak Djokovic welcomed home after Australian fiasco
Most Australians had wanted him gone, but Serbian fans cheered and waved national flags as the world No. 1 men's player touched down at Belgrade airport then headed to his own apartment.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 17, 2022
Australian prime minister leaves door open for Novak Djokovic to return in 2023
The Serbian tennis player's visa saga fueled global debate over the rights of people who opt to remain unvaccinated as governments take measures to protect their residents.
'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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