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TENNIS
Jun 17, 2021
Rafa Nadal to skip Tokyo Olympics and Wimbledon to prolong career
The 35-year-old Spaniard said the two-week gap between the French Open and Wimbledon was not enough time for him to recuperate after a demanding clay-court season.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 15, 2021
Andy Murray says question marks remain over fitness ahead of return
'I feel okay. I don't feel perfect, but I have been practicing well over the last month or so, pretty consistently,' the 34-year-old told reporters on Monday.
TENNIS
Jul 7, 2020
Junior Wimbledon champion Shintaro Mochizuki may have more surprises in store
The 17-year-old Kawasaki native, who broke a 50-year grand slam drought for Japanese boys last year, is turning heads with his impressive net play.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 2, 2019
Expectations make it tough on former No. 1 Naomi Osaka
Facing break point at 2-2 in the second set, Naomi Osaka fired a flat, roughly 180 kph serve to Yulia Putintseva's backhand, seemingly handcuffing her tricky Kazakh opponent.
TENNIS
Jun 30, 2019
Naomi Osaka returns to hunter role at Wimbledon
A shocking coaching change, off-court distractions, the pressure of added expectations as world No. 1: There's no one-size-fits-all explanation for Naomi Osaka's struggles since winning the Australian Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 10, 2018
New first for Kei Nishikori, but clock ticking on bid for major title
Up until the midway point of the second set of his fourth-round match with Ernests Gulbis, it appeared Manic Monday was going to get the best of Kei Nishikori once again.
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2018
Reigning women's champ Garbine Muguruza, men's No. 24 seed Kei Nishikori among first-round winners at Wimbledon
Defending women's champion Garbine Muguruza booked a place in the second round with a 6-2, 7-5 victory on Tuesday over British wildcard Naomi Broady 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
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.

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