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CARLOS ALCARAZ

Jannik Sinner (left) celebrates with the trophy after winning the men's final against Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon in London, England on July 13.
TENNIS
Aug 22, 2025
Blockbuster 'Sincaraz' rivalry ready to light up U.S. Open
Sinner will likely need to win in New York to ensure he remains world No. 1, while Alcaraz can reclaim top spot if he advances one round further than Sinner.
Carlos Alcaraz poses for a photo with the Rookwood Cup after his match against Jannik Sinner (ITA) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on Monday.
TENNIS
Aug 19, 2025
Alcaraz and Swiatek clinch Cincinnati Open titles
World No.1 Jannik Sinner retired due to illness in the first set of the men's final.
Carlos Alcaraz pumps his fist after a return against Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open on Saturday.
TENNIS
Aug 17, 2025
Alcaraz to face defending champ Sinner in Cincinnati ATP final
Defending champion Sinner ruthlessly subdued 136th-ranked qualifier Terence Atmane, while Spanish second seed Alcaraz defeated an ailing Alexander Zverev.
Carlos Alcaraz hits a forehand during his match against Andrey Rublev at the Cincinnati Open on Friday.
TENNIS
Aug 16, 2025
Alcaraz survives to reach Cincinnati semis as Rybakina topples No. 1 Sabalenka
French Open champion Coco Gauff, meanwhile, succumbed to Jasmine Paolini in a day of upsets in the women's draw.
Carlos Alcaraz returns a shot against Hamad Medjedovic during the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Aug 13, 2025
Alcaraz eases past Medjedovic in Cincinnati before rain forces suspension
Monte Carlo and Rome champion Alcaraz next faces Italian Luca Nardi as he continues his bid for an eighth Masters 1000 title.
Coco Gauff reacts after returning a shot against Wang Xinyu during the Cincinnati Open on Sunday.
TENNIS
Aug 11, 2025
Alcaraz and Gauff advance after tough sets in Cincinnati
Alcaraz completely lost his way in the second set, dropping his serve twice against the 33-year-old Bosnian Damir Dzumhur.
Jannik Sinner kisses the winner's trophy as he poses for pictures following his victory against Carlos Alcaraz at the end of their men's singles final tennis match at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships in Wimbledon, London, on Sunday.
TENNIS
Jul 14, 2025
Sinner rises above adversity to make Italian history at Wimbledon
The ice-cool 23-year-old beat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to become Italy's first Wimbledon singles champion.
Jannik Sinner plays a forehand return to Novak Djokovic during their Wimbledon semifinal on Friday.
TENNIS
Jul 12, 2025
Alcaraz and Sinner set to resume rivalry in Wimbledon final
Sinner demolished Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in a Centre Court masterclass on Friday to reach his first Wimbledon title match and his fifth at the Grand Slams.
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his Wimbledon quarterfinal match against Cameron Norrie on Tuesday in London.
TENNIS
Jul 9, 2025
Alcaraz and Sabalenka take contrasting routes into Wimbledon semis
The Spanish second seed dropped four sets in a series of scrappy displays during his run to the last eight, but was at his best on Tuesday.
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning against Andrey Rublev during their men's singles fourth-round tennis match at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships in Wimbledon, London, on Sunday.
TENNIS
Jul 7, 2025
Alcaraz finds magic touch at Wimbledon as Sabalenka heads to quarterfinals
Women's world No. 1 Sabalenka has yet to drop a set in four rounds at the All England Club as every other top-six seed has fallen.
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after his victory over Oliver Tarvet at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka sidestep rash of upsets at Wimbledon
Alcaraz has won his past 20 matches, a blistering streak that has brought him titles at the Rome Masters, the French Open and Queen's Club.
Carlos Alzaraz celebrates after winning the Queen's Club title in London on Sunday.
TENNIS
Jun 23, 2025
Queen's Club champion Carlos Alcaraz feeling 'great' on grass ahead of Wimbledon
The 22-year-old has extended his career-best winning streak to 18 matches, putting him in the perfect position to defend his Wimbledon title.
Carlos Alcaraz (center) celebrates with the ball boys and girls after his win in the French Open final in Paris on Sunday.
TENNIS
Jun 9, 2025
'Prince of Clay' Carlos Alcaraz stages epic rally to retain French Open crown
The victory made Alcaraz only the second man since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win his first five Grand Slam singles finals.
Aryna Sabalenka plays a backhand return to China's Zheng Qinwen during their quarterfinal women's singles match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Jun 4, 2025
Swiatek and Sabalenka set up French Open semifinal as Alcaraz sweeps through
World number five Swiatek has been struggling for her best form and has not reached a final since winning the French Open title last year.
Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her fourth-round French Open match against Elena Rybakina at Roland Garros, Paris on Sunday.
TENNIS
Jun 2, 2025
Alcaraz and Swiatek pass tough French Open tests
Swiatek is aiming to become the first woman to win four straight Roland Garros crowns since Suzanne Lenglen 102 years ago.
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the third round of the French Open by defeating Fabian Marozsan 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in Paris on Wednesday.
TENNIS
May 29, 2025
Reigning champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek advance at French Open
Alcaraz defeated Fabian Marozsan 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Jannik Sinner in the Italian Open final in Rome on Sunday.
TENNIS
May 23, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz to open French Open title defense against Kei Nishikori
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Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Thursday.
TENNIS
Apr 25, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open with eye on French Open defense
Alcaraz sustained an injury during the Barcelona Open final.
Carlos Alcaraz hits a shot against Lorenzo Musetti during the Monte Carlo Masters final in Monte Carlo on Sunday.
TENNIS
Apr 14, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz caps 'difficult week' with first Monte Carlo Masters title
The 21-year-old Spaniard, already a four-time Grand Slam winner, dropped the opening set but came back to take the next two.
Carlos Alcaraz hits a shot during a match in Doha in February.
TENNIS
Apr 7, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz admits to struggling under pressure to reclaim top ranking
The 21-year-old Spaniard added that staying at world No. 3 has not come as a shock to him.
Character-crazed Japan has little appetite for Labubu
A pop-up advertisement for the newly opened Chiikawa Park in Tokyo's Ikebukuro neighborhood demonstrates how the country is chockful of cute characters — to the detriment of trends like Labubu.
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The Japanese flag (left) with the flag of the African Union
Man arrested in Kobe stabbing had been staying at hotel near victim’s home
Masashi Tanimoto arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman in Kobe, is sent to prosecutors on Sunday.
Japanese prefectures break with labor ministry on minimum wage
The ministry of labor has suggested a 6% minimum wage increase, but most prefectures reporting so far are opting to go slightly higher.
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Is the LDP’s catch-all approach to politics still effective?
Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi visits Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Aug. 15. Political commentator Toru Hashimoto has suggested that Takaichi ought to lead a group of like-minded hawkish politicians out of the Liberal Democratic Party and form their own party.
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A catch-all term for tendonitis and arthritis caused by excessive smartphone use, 'sumaho yubi' may be difficult to treat for gadget-crazy Japan.

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