Tennis
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Novak Djokovic Wins His 23rd Grand Slam Title by Beating Casper Ruud in French Open Final
PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic made clear for years this was his goal. What drove him. What inspired hi...
June 12, 2023
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Japan’s Tokito Oda Wins French Open Wheelchair Singles Title
PARIS — Japan’s Tokito Oda won the wheelchair singles title at the French Open on Saturday. Accord...
June 10, 2023
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Kato Strikes Back with Mixed Doubles Title at French Open
PARIS (AP) — Miyu Kato left behind the disappointment of her controversial disqualification in doubl...
June 8, 2023
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Miyu Kato Loses Women’s Doubles Money for Accidentally Hitting Ball Kid but Can Play Mixed Doubles
PARIS (AP) — French Open doubles player Miyu Kato and her partner were forced to forfeit a match whe...
June 8, 2023
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Nishioka Battles into Last 16
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — Japanese 27th seed Yoshihito Nishioka edged a dramatic five-set battle with quali...
June 5, 2023
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Osaka, Rapper Cordae Expecting Baby Girl
LOS ANGELES (AFP-Jiji) — Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said she and rapper Cordae are ex...
June 4, 2023
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Shingo Kunieda: I Gave It All.
Four-time Paralympic gold medalist Shingo Kunieda, who retired in January at the top of the world ra...
February 8, 2023
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Kunieda to be 1st Para-Athlete to Receive People’s Honor Award
The government plans to bestow the People’s Honor Award on Shingo Kunieda, 38, who won four gold Pa...
February 4, 2023
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Djokovic Beats Tsitsipas for 10th Australian Open, 22nd Slam
MELBOURNE (AP) — Novak Djokovic was simply too good at the most crucial moments and claimed his 10th...
January 29, 2023
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Japanese Wheelchair Tennis Star Kunieda to Retire
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Wheelchair tennis star Shingo Kunieda, who tops the world rankings, said on Sun...
January 22, 2023
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Naomi Osaka says she’s pregnant, plans tennis return in 2024
Naomi Osaka is pregnant and plans to return to competition in 2024, the tennis star announced Wednes...
January 12, 2023
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Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Australian Open, tournament organizers announce...
January 8, 2023
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Novak Djokovic granted visa to play in 2023 Australian Open – local media
SYDNEY (Reuters) — Novak Djokovic has been granted a visa to play in the Australian Open in January,...
November 15, 2022
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Tennis legend Kazuko Yoshida among Japan’s persons of cultural merit
A former professional tennis player is among this year’s 20 persons of cultural merit as announced b...
October 26, 2022
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Nishioka beats Shapovalov to win Korean Open
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka claimed his second career title after beating f...
October 2, 2022
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