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WIMBLEDON

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
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
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.
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 braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
U.S. military apologizes over Okinawa sexual assault case
Col. Neil Owens (right), chief of staff for the 3rd Marine Division, bows in apology at the Okinawa Prefectural Government office in Naha on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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