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WIMBLEDON

Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 1, 2018
Osaka set for second Wimbledon
This time last year, Naomi Osaka was ranked No. 59 and preparing for her Wimbledon debut while still in search of her first WTA title.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 17, 2017
Kamiji, Whiley win fourth women's doubles crown at Wimbledon
Yui Kamiji and Jordanne Whiley of Britain clinched their fourth consecutive women's wheelchair doubles title at the Wimbledon on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2017
Red-hot Sugita gears up for Wimbledon
Fresh from claiming his first career ATP title at the Antalya Open in southern Turkey, Yuichi Sugita arrived in London on Sunday and said he could not hope to start Wimbledon on a better note.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 4, 2016
Nishikori, Doi exit Wimbledon in fourth round
Kei Nishikori and Misaki Doi both crashed out of Wimbledon in the fourth round on Monday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2016
Nishikori, Doi advance to fourth round at Wimbledon
Kei Nishikori and Misaki Doi both reached the fourth round after straight-set third-round victories on Saturday, a day of frequent rain interruptions at Wimbledon.
TENNIS
Jun 28, 2016
Serena begins title defense by beating Sadikovic
Defending champion Serena Williams stuttered to a low-key and error-strewn 6-2, 6-4 first-round victory over Swiss qualifier Amra Sadikovic on Tuesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 24, 2016
Nishikori tops Gasquet in warm-up
Kei Nishikori defeated Frenchman Richard Gasquet in an exhibition match on Thursday and came through it without any fitness issues ahead of Wimbledon, which gets underway on Monday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 15, 2016
Nishikori suffers pre-Wimbledon injury blow
World No. 6 Kei Nishikori withdrew from the Gerry Weber Open for the second straight season on Wednesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 13, 2015
Serena eyes calendar Slam
Serena Williams holds all four major tennis titles after her Wimbledon victory Saturday but she wants more.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 8, 2015
Australian Kyrgios stunned by criticism at home
Nick Kyrgios has been stunned by the ferocity of criticism leveled at him over his behavior at Wimbledon and has called on his fellow Australians to show him respect even if they cannot love him.
TENNIS
Jul 7, 2015
Kyrgios blasts swimming legend Fraser
Nick Kyrgios has accused Olympic great Dawn Fraser of being a "blatant racist" after the former champion swimmer said tennis players should "go back to where their parents came from" if they didn't set a better example to Australian youth.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 28, 2015
Nishikori cautious ahead of Wimbledon opener
Kei Nishikori said Saturday he feels he'll be ready for the first round of play at Wimbledon but only time will tell if his left calf is completely healthy.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 26, 2015
Nishikori confident of fitness for Wimbledon after calf injury
Kei Nishikori expects to be ready for Wimbledon next week, saying Friday that his condition is steadily improving after hurting his left calf last week.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 24, 2015
Nishikori sets new mark with No. 5 seed at Wimbledon
World No. 5 Kei Nishikori was handed the fifth seed for Wimbledon on Wednesday, making him the highest seeded Japanese player in the grass court major during the Open era.
TENNIS
Jun 23, 2015
Nishikori gets OK to practice again after calf injury
Injured Kei Nishikori has been cleared to resume practice for Wimbledon, his management company said on Monday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 2, 2014
Nishikori falls against Raonic in fourth round
In a match between two of tennis' most promising young stars, big-serving Milos Raonic defeated Kei Nishikori on Tuesday, ending the No. 10 seed's Wimbledon run in the fourth round.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 30, 2014
Nishikori reaches Wimbledon fourth round for first time
Kei Nishikori needed two days and five nail-biting sets but eventually defeated Italy's Simone Bolelli 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (9-7), 6-4 to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time in his career on Monday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 25, 2014
Venus overcomes spirited challenge from Nara in second round at Wimbledon
Kurumi Nara made an inspiring challenge but the odds were too great as Japan's top ranked female player made a second-round exit in a defeat to Venus Williams at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 30, 2013
Date-Krumm, Nishikori fall at Wimbledon
Veteran Kimiko Date-Krumm's memorable run at Wimbledon came to a shuddering halt on Saturday after the 42-year-old was blasted out of the third round by defending champion Serena Williams.
TENNIS
Jun 20, 2013
Nishikori seeded 12th at Wimbledon
Kei Nishikori, the 11th ranked men's singles player in the world, is the men's 12th seed, organizers announced Wednesday.
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Excitement returns to tourist spots in Japan one year on
On May 2, the streets of Arashiyama, a well-known tourist destination in Kyoto, were filled with tourists, including many from abroad, ahead of the four-day weekend.
After blockbuster boxing victory, what next for ‘Monster’ Inoue?
Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over Luis Nery in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super bantamweight title boxing match at Tokyo Dome on Monday.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

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