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WIMBLEDON

The All England Tennis Club's large-scale expansion plans, which included a new 8,000-seat show court, have been rejected by the London Borough of Wandsworth.
TENNIS
Nov 22, 2023
Wimbledon suffers expansion plan blow after council refuses permission
The plans include 39 new grass courts, including an 8,000-seater show court on the adjacent Wimbledon Park.
Marketa Vondrousova returns a ball from Mayar Sherif during the first round of the Canadian Open in Montreal on Monday.
TENNIS
Aug 9, 2023
Marketa Vondrousova settling into life as a major champion
The Czech left-hander became the first unseeded player to capture the Wimbledon women's singles title after a surprise victory over Ons Jabeur last month.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 17, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz dethrones Novak Djokovic in thrilling Wimbledon final to herald dawning of new era
Alcaraz claimed his first Wimbledon title in an epic final that lasted nearly five hours.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 16, 2023
Marketa Vondrousova writes her own happy ending at Wimbledon
The 42nd-ranked Czech put her problems behind her to become the first unseeded woman to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish as she completed her own phenomenal comeback story.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 14, 2023
Sentimental favorite Elina Svitolina made mark at Wimbledon with stirring run to semifinals
Revitalized by her triumph at Wimbledon, she will carry on through the summer and draw even more attention to her twin causes: motherhood and the war in Ukraine.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 14, 2023
Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova set up clash for Wimbledon title
World No. 6 Jabeur fought back from a set and 4-2 down to defeat Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 13, 2023
Daniil Medvedev hopes to lean on experience as showdown with No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz looms in Wimbledon semifinals
Medvedev rallied to defeat unseeded Christopher Eubanks in five sets on Wednesday to reach the final four at the All England Club for the first time.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 12, 2023
Ukraine's Wimbledon semifinalist Elina Svitolina has no time to lose
There is a reason why Elina Svitolina has been an unstoppable force at Wimbledon this year.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 11, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic stay on Wimbledon collision course
Djokovic, bidding for a fifth successive title, took his winning streak at Wimbledon to 32 matches and is now unbeaten on Center Court for a decade.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 10, 2023
Elina Svitolina prevails in thriller against Victoria Azarenka at Wimbledon
Elina Svitolina advanced to the quarterfinals after outlasting Victoria Azarenka in a thrilling match at Wimbledon.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 8, 2023
Miyu Kato's second appeal over French Open default rejected
"I expected them to be dismissed," Kato said of her two appeals. "It can"t be helped, but it is frustrating."
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 8, 2023
Alize Cornet says top players get better treatment at Wimbledon
The 33-year-old, now ranked 74th and playing in a women"s professional era record 66th successive Grand Slam, said she noticed the difference at the All England Club this year.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 7, 2023
Yosuke Watanuki reaches second round at Wimbledon
Yosuke Watanuki won his first career match at Wimbledon on Thursday, coming from two sets down to secure a berth in the second round of the men's singles draw.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 7, 2023
Defending champion Elena Rybakina survives spirited challenge to reach third round at Wimbledon
After looking as though she would be back in the locker room in little more than an hour, Rybakina was relieved to get off the court after a second set that lasted 82 minutes.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 6, 2023
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek cruise as protesters disrupt action at Wimbledon
Rain and protests disrupted play at the All England Club on Wednesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 5, 2023
King Federer back at Wimbledon as Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina shine
Wednesday, when better weather is forecast, will have a manic schedule as the tournament referee attempts to complete the remaining first-round matches in both the men"s and women"s draws.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 4, 2023
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek begin Wimbledon quests with easy wins
Fickle British weather caused more of a problem than the looming threat of climate change protests, with several first-round matches not completed.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2023
Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon due to wrist injury
"I tried my hardest to be ready after my surgery and to be able to step on the Wimbledon courts again."
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 2, 2023
'Awakened' Novak Djokovic eyes eighth Wimbledon title
The 36-year-old has won the title on his last four visits to Wimbledon and has not lost on Center Court since the 2013 final.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 1, 2023
Veteran Novak Djokovic heads to Wimbledon with chance to strengthen legacy
Former tennis great Boris Becker says the ageless Serbian is already in a league of his own.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world