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NOVAK DJOKOVIC

Japan Times
TENNIS
Dec 23, 2021
Alexander Zverev expects to form new Big 3 with Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev in 2022
'The big titles were the Olympics, U.S. Open, Turin (ATP Finals) and Wimbledon, and they were all won by Medvedev, Djokovic and me,' Alexander Zverev said this week.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Dec 22, 2021
Australian Open confident on Nadal but uncertain on Djokovic
Nadal caught the novel coronavirus in Abu Dhabi last week where he was playing in an exhibition tournament.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Dec 8, 2021
Serena Williams out of Australian Open; Novak Djokovic on entry list
Williams, who won the last of her seven Australian Open titles in 2017, had an injury-disrupted season and has not played since she limped out of her first-round match at Wimbledon in June.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Dec 7, 2021
Novak Djokovic named in Serbia team for 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney
The 34-year-old, who has won a record nine Australian Open titles including the last three, has repeatedly declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 8, 2021
Novak Djokovic focuses on positives after winning Paris Masters
'I'm not regretting it, really. I'm not spending days suffering because I didn't take the calendar slam this year.'
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 1, 2021
Novak Djokovic sets sights on ending year atop rankings
Novak Djokovic said his targets for the rest of 2021 include clinching the year-end No. 1 spot and helping Serbia in its Davis Cup campaign, as he returns to competition at the Paris Masters for the first time since losing the U.S. Open final.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 25, 2021
Unvaccinated players may be able to compete at Australian Open
Unvaccinated players will need to complete 14 days of quarantine and undergo regular testing.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 19, 2021
Host state won't cut deal with unvaccinated Australian Open players
Victoria's premier suggested that the state's vaccine mandate covers international athletes, who would be required to complete their inoculations ahead of the tournament in January.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 13, 2021
Daniil Medvedev spoils Novak Djokovic's bid for Grand Slam in U.S. Open final
Medvedev, playing in his third Grand Slam final, finally hoisted a major trophy.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 5, 2021
Djokovic continues dominance over Kei Nishikori at U.S. Open
Nishikori was beaten by Serbian world No. 1 6-7 (4-7), 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday at the U.S. Open, preventing him from moving into the fourth round in New York.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Sep 3, 2021
Sharper Novak Djokovic easily advances to U.S. Open third round
'I came out on court with the right intensity, the right focus,' said Djokovic after his 77th career win at the tournament.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 31, 2021
Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta beats listless Novak Djokovic for bronze
Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta claimed the bronze medal in the tennis men's singles at the Tokyo Games on Saturday, triumphing 6-4 6-7(6) 6-3 over a listless Novak Djokovic, a day after the Serbian was stopped in his bid to complete a historic "Golden Slam."
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 31, 2021
Day 7 recap: Novak Djokovic's golden dream ends on day of upsets marred by doping slur
Ethiopia's Selemon Barega fells the reigning world 10,000-meter Olympic champion on a day of upsets that saw doping allegations surface at the swimming pool.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 25, 2021
Fellow tennis stars happy to see Naomi Osaka light cauldron during opening ceremony
“It cannot be better for our sport, you are representing yourself, your country but also your sport,' said men's No. 1 Novak Djokovic.'
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 12, 2021
Djokovic battles Berrettini and history to claim 20th Grand Slam title
The world No. 1 is unsure about going to the Tokyo Olympics following organizers' decision to ban fans from attending and the restrictions on the number of people he can take to the games.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 10, 2021
Novak Djokovic expecting great battle with Matteo Berrettini in Wimbledon final
The 34-year-old maintained his imperious progress as he fought off Canadian Denis Shapovalov in three tight sets on Friday to move into his 30th Grand Slam final.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 1, 2021
Kei Nishikori reaches second round at Wimbledon with 100th Grand Slam win
Nishikori, ranked 53rd in the world, needed just under two hours to defeat Australia's Alexei Popyrin.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 27, 2021
Novak Djokovic aiming to hit peak with 20th Grand Slam at Wimbledon
The 34-year-old, who is aiming to join Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the 20-major mark, said he is focused on giving his best performances at the top level of competition.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 17, 2021
Rafael Nadal edges Novak Djokovic to claim 10th Italian Open title
Rafael Nadal warmed up for the French Open with a 7-5 1-6 6-3 win over world No. 1 Novak Djokovic as the Spaniard claimed his record-extending 10th Italian Open title in Rome on Sunday in the latest chapter of their rivalry.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 12, 2021
ATP chief optimistic about life after 'Big Three'
Losing the best three players of all time would be a massive blow to any sport, but ATP chief Andrea Gaudenzi says tennis is strong enough to thrive after Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic hang up their rackets.
Weak yen fattens tourist wallets in Japan
People visit the Ameya Yokocho market in Tokyo's Ueno district during the Golden Week holiday on Tuesday.
Number of vacant homes in Japan hits record high of 9 million
A vacant house in Tokyo is seen demolished in January 2020.
'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.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
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.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
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.

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