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U S OPEN

Japan Times
TENNIS
May 19, 2023
Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open, intends to retire in 2024
'It's not a decision I'm taking, it's a decision my body is taking,' Nadal said at a news conference in his native Mallorca.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 18, 2023
Novak Djokovic hails arrival of new generation after upset loss in Rome
Novak Djokovic said the long awaited "shift of generations" has finally come to men's tennis after the world No. 1 lost to 20-year-old Dane Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 16, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Hungarian qualifier Fabian Marozsan in Rome
The 20-year-old Alcaraz had come into the tournament on the back of triumphs in Barcelona and Madrid.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 15, 2023
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek reach last 16 at Italian Open
Novak Djokovic reached the last 16 of the Italian Open after winning a battle with Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, while blistering Iga Swiatek thrashed Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0 on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 8, 2023
Nadal missing French Open would be 'brutal' for the sport, says Federer
Nadal has been dealing with a hip injury he suffered at the Australian Open in January.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 7, 2023
Aryna Sabalenka hopes to extend 'amazing' rivalry with Iga Swiatek
The world No. 2 produced an aggressive performance on Saturday to establish herself as a serious contender at the upcoming French Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 3, 2023
Novak Djokovic set for U.S. Open after vaccine mandate lifted
The 35-year-old world No. 1 last played the U.S. Open in 2021.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 22, 2023
Rafael Nadal has endured litany of injuries during long career
During Nadal's career, which has stretched over 20 years, the Spaniard has missed 11 Grand Slams and withdrew during five others.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 21, 2023
Ailing Rafael Nadal pulls out of Madrid Open as questions mount about status for French Open
The 22-time Grand Slam champion has not competed since the Australian Open in January.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 18, 2023
Novak Djokovic's elbow not in 'ideal shape' ahead of French Open
The 22-time Grand Slam winner will face 18-year-old Luca Van Assche, who stunned Stan Wawrinka on Monday, in the Banja Luka Open's round of 16.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 3, 2023
Daniil Medvedev turns attention to clay after dominant run on hard courts
Daniil Medvedev could be forgiven for a little wishful thinking after confirming his status as the current king of the hard courts by winning the Miami Open on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 19, 2023
Novak Djokovic to miss Miami Open over lack of COVID-19 vaccination
The world No. 1 has missed other events due to being unvaccinated, but was allowed to compete in this year's Australian Open and won his 10th crown at Melbourne.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 15, 2023
Coco Gauff survives Rebecca Peterson to reach Indian Wells quarters
Next up for the 19-year-old is a meeting with Belarusian second seed Aryna Sabalenka, who survived a second-set scare to beat 16th seed Barbora Krejcikova.
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MORE SPORTS
Feb 13, 2023
Scheffler wins PGA Phoenix Open to reclaim World No.1 spot
It was the 26-year-old American's first title since winning last year's Masters.
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BUSINESS
Feb 12, 2023
Two Japan firms to join hands with Britain in new network technology
NTT Docomo and Rakuten Mobile are expected to join with British entities to promote development of the Open RAN communications network to counter China.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 31, 2023
Australian Open sets Grand Slam attendance record
A record 839,192 fans flocked to Melbourne Park from Jan. 16 to 29 for the first tournament in two years free of COVID-19 restrictions.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 30, 2023
Stefanos Tsitsipas keeps head held high after falling in Australian Open final
Stefanos Tsitsipas dreamed of holding the Australian Open trophy aloft after nodding off on the eve of Sunday's final but Novak Djokovic ended up giving the confident Greek a rude awakening.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 30, 2023
Novak Djokovic reignites GOAT debate with latest Australian Open triumph
If the debate is to be decided in terms of Grand Slam success, it now moves on to the French Open with Djokovic and Rafael Nadal tied with 22 titles.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 30, 2023
Emotional Novak Djokovic exhales after 'biggest victory' of career in Australian Open final
'I have to say that this has been one of the most challenging tournaments I have played in my life, considering the circumstances,' Djokovic said.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 29, 2023
Jubilant Aryna Sabalenka celebrates Grand Slam breakthrough
The powerful Belarusian, who will become world No. 2 on Monday, showed a new side to her personality, posing effortlessly in front of the cameras.

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