All posts tagged "Wimbledon"
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Features
/ 5 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Haruka Kitaguchi Handles the Pressure to Win in Monaco
In preparation for the Paris Olympics, javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi saved her best for last to claim victory on her final...
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/ 6 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japan's Athletes for the Paris Olympics Receive a Spirited Send-Off
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko were among the dignitaries at a ceremony, which was held three weeks before the...
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/ 6 months ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] For Kei Nishikori, the Paris Olympics Should be His Competitive Farewell
Veteran tennis player Kei Nishikori has coped with a slew of physical setbacks in recent years. Wrapping up his career in...
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Tennis
/ 1 year agoTokito Oda Triumphs in Wimbledon Wheelchair Singles Final
With back-to-back Grand Slam singles titles, the 17-year-old Tokito Oda lived up to the hype surrounding his status as the world's...
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Tennis
/ 2 years agoWheelchair Tennis Legend Shingo Kunieda Announces Retirement
Shingo Kunieda, who collected 50 Grand Slam titles, including 28 in singles competition, exits the game as the world's top-ranked men's...
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Terunofuji's Recovery from Knee Surgery Sparks Questions about His Future
Will the yokozuna, who has won seven Emperor's Cups in his career, be able to withstand the physical rigors of sumo...
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Tennis
/ 2 years agoShingo Kunieda Becomes First Man to Complete Career Grand Slam in Wheelchair Singles
With his history-making victory at Wimbledon, the world’s top-ranked player has now won an astonishing total of 50 Grand Slam singles...
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Utano Agu Hits Target with Victory in Archery World Cup in Paris
"I would like to take a leap forward with my experience of winning this time," Agu said after securing Japan’s first-ever...
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japan Spikers Enjoy Stellar Start at Women’s Volleyball Nations League
Hinotori Nippon, playing in the preliminary round in the Philippines, went 7-0 to open the 16-nation tournament.
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Tennis
/ 3 years agoNaomi Osaka Eliminated in First Round of French Open
American Amanda Anisimova defeated Osaka for the second time this year in a Grand Slam match.
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Tennis
/ 3 years agoNaomi Osaka Pulls Out of BNP Paribas Open
It’s unclear when the former world No. 1 will return to competition. Earlier this month, Osaka said she plans to take...
Figure Skating
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