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MARIA SHARAPOVA

Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 23, 2019
Naomi Osaka, Kei Nishikori given easy openers at U.S. Open
Top seed and world No. 1 Naomi Osaka will begin her title defense at the U.S. Open with a first-round clash against 93rd-ranked Anna Blinkova of Russia, while seventh seed Kei Nishikori faces a yet-unknown qualifier in his opening match.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 14, 2018
Osaka must improve mental focus to become elite player
With 2018 wins over Grand Slam champions Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova as well as reigning world No. 1 Simona Halep, Naomi Osaka has proven that she, too, has the potential to win a major — or perhaps several.
TENNIS
Feb 15, 2017
Becker: Sharapova deserves second chance
Boris Becker believes Maria Sharapova has paid her dues and deserves a second chance when she returns to tennis in April at the end of her 15-month doping ban.
TENNIS
Oct 4, 2016
Sharapova 'can't wait' for April return after drug suspension trimmed to 15 months
Russia's former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova said she could not wait to return to tennis in April after her drugs ban was reduced to 15 months on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Sep 9, 2015
Nishikori to compete in upstart IPTL
World No. 4 Kei Nishikori will play for the Japan Warriors in the International Premier Tennis League in December, organizers said Tuesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 4, 2015
Serena gets scare from Watson
The needle on the Wimbledon Richter scale sat poised and ready but Serena Williams dug deep into her battle-hardened playbook to ensure there was no earth-shuddering shock at the hands of scurrying Briton Heather Watson on Friday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 28, 2015
Nishikori into Mexico final, will rise to No. 4
Kei Nishikori advanced to the final of the Mexico Open with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 semifinal victory over South Africa's Kevin Anderson on Friday, seizing a career-high world No. 4 ranking.
TENNIS
Sep 12, 2013
Sharapova withdraws from Pan Pacific Open
Russian world No. 3 Maria Sharapova has pulled out of the upcoming Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, organizers said Thursday.

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