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CARLOS ALCARAZ

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Jannik Sinner in the U.S. Open final in New York on Sunday.
TENNIS
Sep 8, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz outshines rival Jannik Sinner to capture U.S. Open crown
Alcaraz will reclaim the world No. 1 ranking from Sinner, returning to the top spot for the first time since September 2023.
Italy's Jannik Sinner hugs Spain's Carlos Alcaraz after the Italian won Wimbledon on July 13.
TENNIS
Sep 7, 2025
Machine-like Sinner meets magician Alcaraz for U.S. Open crown
The stakes could hardly be higher in the marquee meeting at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, with the world No. 1 ranking also on the line.
Jannik Sinner pumps his fist during his semifinal win over Felix Auger-Aliassime at the U.S. Open in New York on Friday.
TENNIS
Sep 6, 2025
Sinner downs Auger-Aliassime to set up blockbuster U.S. Open final with Alcaraz
Shortly after Alcaraz wove his magic to dismantle Novak Djokovic, Sinner prevailed in four sets to ensure a third successive major final with the Spaniard.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic competes during the men's quarterfinals at the U.S. Open in New York on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Sep 3, 2025
Djokovic sets up Alcaraz blockbuster at U.S. Open as Sabalenka advances
Djokovic snuffed out Taylor Fritz's hopes of becoming the first U.S. man to win a Grand Slam singles title since 2003 and will now face Carlos Alcaraz for a place in the final.
Carlos Alcaraz hits a shot against Mattia Bellucci during their second-round match at the U.S. Open in New York on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Aug 28, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz cruises into second round at U.S. Open
Alcaraz, who could meet Djokovic in the semifinals at Flushing Meadows if the draw follows the seedings.
Carlos Alcaraz in action during his first-round match against Reilly Opelka at the U.S. Open in New York on Monday
TENNIS
Aug 26, 2025
Alcaraz eases into U.S. Open second round as Venus makes emotional exit
Alcaraz, sporting a new buzz cut that has sparked plenty of chatter on social media, dismantled Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
End of U.S. de minimis exemption causes headaches for some businesses in Japan
Proxy-shopping services — companies that ship Japanese products ranging from cosmetics and snacks to limited-edition stationery on behalf of customers abroad — are already feeling the impact of the U.S. suspending de minimis exemptions.
Over 90% of low-income families in Japan struggling to feed children
Save the Children Japan domestic program chief Sonoko Kawakami speaks at a news conference in Tokyo in July. A survey conducted by the group in June has found that over 90% of low-income households with children face food insecurity.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
A scientist looks at scans of grains at the Memory Centre at the Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics of the University Hospital (HUG) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.
Still plenty to fight for, says Japan’s team leader at worlds
Race walker Hayato Katsuki earned bronze for Japan on the opening day of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
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Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.

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