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ALEXANDER ZVEREV

Carlos Alcaraz hits a return against Andrey Rublev during their match at the ATP Finals in Turin on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Nov 14, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz rolls past Andrey Rublev to breathe life into ATP Finals bid
The Spanish four-time Grand Slam champion has been suffering with respiratory issues in Turin and wore pink nasal tape during his win over Rublev.
A person grabs official tennis balls during the ATP Finals tennis tournament in Turin, Italy, on Monday. The quality of balls and the use of different brands have attracted ire from top players.
TENNIS
Nov 13, 2024
'New balls, please,' plead top men's tennis players
At the ATP finals in Turin, there has not been a news conference at which the subject has not popped up.
Novak Djokovic hits a shot against Laslo Djere during their match at the U.S. Open in New York on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Aug 29, 2024
Novak Djokovic advances at U.S. Open after Laslo Djere retires
Djokovic was up 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 when Djere pulled the plug on a gritty encounter.
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after beating Alexander Zverev in the French Open final at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday.
TENNIS
Jun 10, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz lists French Open triumph as proudest moment of career
The 21-year-old beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 in the French Open final.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning his semifinal match against Italy's Jannik Sinner.
TENNIS
Jun 8, 2024
Alcaraz and Zverev win to set up tantalizing French Open final
Having already captured a Wimbledon and U.S. Open trophy at the age of 21, Alcaraz became the youngest man to reach major finals on all three of the sport's surfaces.
Germany's Alexander Zverev during a match at the French Open on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Jun 7, 2024
Alexander Zverev settles abuse case brought by former girlfriend
The agreement, according to German media, includes a monetary condition of €200,000 ($217,820), with the player not found guilty of any wrongdoing.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return to Italy's Lorenzo Musetti during their French Open men's singles match early Sunday in Paris.
TENNIS
Jun 2, 2024
Djokovic battles back in French Open epic that ends at 3 a.m.
Djokovic came from two sets to one down to defeat Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in a third-round match which ended at 3:07 a.m.
Spain's Rafael Nadal leaves the court after losing against Germany's Alexander Zverev in their men's singles match on day two of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Monday.
TENNIS
May 28, 2024
Paris darling Nadal exits French Open in farewell-like defeat
"I hope to be back on this court for the Olympics," Nadal said after his loss to Alexander Zverev.
Alexander Zverev poses with the trophy after winning the Italian Open in Rome on Sunday.
TENNIS
May 20, 2024
Alexander Zverev looks ahead to French Open after triumph in Rome
World No. 5 Zverev comfortably won his sixth Masters 1000 title by beating Nicolas Jarry 6-4, 7-5.
Alexander Zverev celebrates his after victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarterfinals in Melbourne on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Jan 25, 2024
Alexander Zverev stuns Carlos Alcaraz to reach Australian Open semifinals
The big-serving German recovered from a major wobble to win 6-1, 6-3, 6-7 (2-7), 6-4 in just over three hours.
Iga Swiatek hits a return against Danielle Collins during their second-round match at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.
TENNIS
Jan 18, 2024
No. 1 Iga Swiatek survives major scare to advance at Australian Open
Swiatek battled back from two breaks down in the final set to beat Danielle Collins 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.
Germany's Alexander Zverev returns to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their first round-robin match at the ATP Finals tennis tournament in Turin on Monday.
TENNIS
Nov 14, 2023
Zverev overpowers Alcaraz and Medvedev prevails in ATP Finals
Germany's Zverev, a two-time winner at the year-ending tournament, put on a powerful display to see off world No. 2 Alcaraz.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 8, 2023
Alexander Zverev and women's champion Iga Swiatek book return to French Open semifinals
Alexander Zverev returned to the semifinals of the French Open, a year after leaving Roland Garros in a wheelchair, while defending women's champion Iga Swiatek also maintained her quest for a third title in four years in Paris on Wednesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 14, 2022
Alexander Zverev cruises into Monte Carlo Masters final 16
Zverev, who took to court as the highest ranked player remaining in the tournament, lost the first four points of the match but breezed through the first set in just over 20 minutes
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 5, 2022
ATP warns of stricter action for misconduct
The ATP has recently come under fire for what many pundits and fans perceived to be soft punishments from the governing body following a series of high-profile outbursts by players.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 8, 2022
Alexander Zverev handed suspended eight-week ban for Mexico meltdown
Following a review, the ATP found the 24-year-old German had committed 'aggravated behavior' when he twice swung his racket at the umpire's chair.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 24, 2022
Alexander Zverev kicked out of tournament after striking umpire's chair multiple times
Zverev came perilously close to hitting umpire Alessandro Germani during his tantrum in Mexico.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Dec 23, 2021
Alexander Zverev expects to form new Big 3 with Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev in 2022
'The big titles were the Olympics, U.S. Open, Turin (ATP Finals) and Wimbledon, and they were all won by Medvedev, Djokovic and me,' Alexander Zverev said this week.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 22, 2021
With a second ATP Finals win, Alexander Zverev proves his star is rising
He has one of the best first serves and backhands in the world. His improved court positioning and a shored-up forehand was often a decisive punch down the stretch in Turin.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 15, 2021
Defending champion Daniil Medvedev rallies to win ATP Finals opener
World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev came from a set down to power past ATP Finals debutant Hubert Hurkacz 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-4 and get his title defense off to a winning start in Turin on Sunday.
Ishiba delays meeting with Trump, citing legal restrictions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba waves upon arrival for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, in Callao, Peru, on Friday.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Rising sex tourism exposes loopholes in Japan's anti-prostitution law
While financial misfortunes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have driven some women to work the streets, others simply want more money to spend — or want to pay off their debts — at host clubs.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
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Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.

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