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WIMBLEDON

Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 28, 2023
Wimbledon braces for Ukraine and Russian cold front
The sporting fallout from the Russia-Ukraine war will likely be on the minds of many amid the tranquil surroundings of the All England Club in London when Wimbledon gets underway on Monday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 27, 2023
New balls, please: Wimbledon hopefuls do battle in qualifying event
To secure a place at Wimbledon, which starts next week, players must win all three of their knockout matches at Roehampton.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 2, 2023
Player opinions split over Wimbledon decision to re-admit Russians
Wimbledon, the only Grand Slam to bar players from Russia and its ally Belarus, said on Friday it would allow them to compete as 'neutral' athletes.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 26, 2023
Belarusian and Russian charge in Melbourne throws spotlight on Wimbledon ban
With the conflict in Ukraine showing no sign of ending, a decision about Russian and Belarusian players competing at the All England Club is pressing.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 10, 2022
Serena Williams to retire from playing after U.S. Open
The 23-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 said Tuesday that she was 'evolving away from tennis' and was ready to focus on motherhood as well as her business interests.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 12, 2022
Novak Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open next year
Djokovic won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles in 2021 but was unable to defend his Melbourne Park crown due to his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 11, 2022
Shingo Kunieda wins wheelchair title at Wimbledon to complete Career Golden Slam
Shingo Kunieda achieved the "career golden slam" in men's wheelchair tennis after winning all four majors and the Paralympic gold medal, completing the feat by winning the Wimbledon final on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 11, 2022
Novak Djokovic keeps cool to beat Nick Kyrgios in Wimbledon final
Djokovic rallied from a set down and exhibited ice-cool nerves in sweltering conditions to win his fourth straight Wimbledon title.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 10, 2022
Yui Kamiji misses out on first Wimbledon wheelchair singles crown
Kamiji was making her first final appearance in the singles at the All England Lawn Tennis Club but came short against top-ranked Diede de Groot, who has now won the tournament four times.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 10, 2022
Novak Djokovic faces unexpected from Nick Kyrgios in Wimbledon final
The former world No. 1 will be eager to win a fourth successive title, but he'll be greeted with a unique challenge from the brash Australian on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 10, 2022
Moscow-born Elena Rybakina powers past Ons Jabeur to Wimbledon title
The 23-year-old rallied from one set down to become the fifth different women's champion in as many editions and the first Grand Slam winner from Kazakhstan.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 8, 2022
Ons Jabeur's historic run to Wimbledon final began one year ago
Jabeur became the first African woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the modern era when she beat close friend Tatjana Maria, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the semifinals.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 8, 2022
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon due to injury
Nadal's decision — which sends Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios to the final — ends his chance at completing a rare calendar-year Grand Slam.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 7, 2022
Ailing Rafael Nadal unsure about health ahead of Wimbledon semifinal
'I can't give you a clear answer because if I gave you a clear answer and tomorrow another thing happens, I will be a liar, he said.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 6, 2022
Cameron Norrie faces 'alien' challenge in first Grand Slam semifinal
The top-ranked British men's player knows he will have to rely on Wimbledon's partisan support when he tries to stop six-time champion Novak Djokovic from reaching a 32nd Grand Slam final.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 5, 2022
Nick Kyrgios laughs off criticism after reaching Wimbledon quarters
Forty-eight hours after his fiery clash with Stefanos Tsitsipas, the world No. 40 Australian was a model of maturity in his five-set win over Brandon Nakashima.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 4, 2022
Novak Djokovic reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals as Roger Federer hopes to return 'one more time'
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic reached his 13th Wimbledon quarterfinal on Sunday as injury-stricken rival Roger Federer revealed his desire to play at the All England Club "one more time."
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2022
Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios has 'evil side' after clash
The bad-tempered match overshadowed the rest of the action on Day 6, which also included a routine victory for Rafael Nadal.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2022
Iga Swiatek's 37-match winning streak ends in Wimbledon defeat
The Polish world No. 1 was broken five times and made a total of 33 unforced errors in an uncharacteristically sloppy display against French veteran Alize Cornet.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 2, 2022
Natela Dzalamidze explains reasons behind switching nationality from Russian before Wimbledon
The 29-year-old has a Georgian father and Russian mother who both still live in Moscow.

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