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ARYNA SABALENKA

Iga Swiatek during her quarterfinal match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina at last year's Wimbledon.
TENNIS
Jun 29, 2024
Swiatek looks for Wimbledon breakthrough as rivals face fitness woes
Fresh from her fourth French Open title, the 23-year-old will head to the All England Club primed to go past the quarterfinals for the first time.
Mirra Andreeva hits a backhand return against Aryna Sabalenka during the French Open quarterfinals in Paris on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Jun 6, 2024
Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open semifinals
Andreeva became the youngest Grand Slam semifinalist in 27 years.
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.
Iga Swiatek celebrates after defeating Aryna Sabalenka to win the Italian Open in Rome on Saturday.
TENNIS
May 19, 2024
Iga Swiatek hopes to remain humble ahead of French Open after winning in Rome
Iga Swiatek refused to take victory at the French Open for granted despite romping to her third title in Rome by sweeping aside Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3 in Saturday's final.
Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning the Madrid Open on Saturday.
TENNIS
May 5, 2024
Swiatek outlasts Sabalenka in marathon final to win Madrid Open
Sabalenka had won the 2023 final in three sets but it was Swiatek who triumphed this time.
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka hits a forehand during a match at Indian Wells on March 13.
TENNIS
Mar 20, 2024
Tennis rallies around Sabalenka at Miami Open after boyfriend's death
Sabalenka's partner, Belarusian former NHL ice hockey player Konstantin Koltsov, 42, died earlier this week, police said.
Naomi Osaka hits a shot in her third round match against Elise Mertens during the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, on Monday.
TENNIS
Mar 12, 2024
Osaka falls at Indian Wells as Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu
Elise Mertens held her nerve to send Osaka packing with a gutsy 7-5 6-4 victory.
Aryna Sabalenka with the winner's trophy on Sunday, a day after she defended her Australian Open title.
TENNIS
Jan 28, 2024
Sabalenka hails team for adding madness to her method after Melbourne triumph
The Belarusian became the first woman since her compatriot Victoria Azarenka in 2013 to retain the Australian Open title.
Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the trophy after winning her second-straight Australian Open women's singles title on Saturday in Melbourne.
TENNIS
Jan 27, 2024
Sabalenka overpowers Zheng to retain Australian Open crown
Aryna Sabalenka continued to be an irrepressible force at the Australian Open as she powered to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen.
Aryna Sabalenka will be seeking her second Grand Slam title when she competes in the Australian Open final on Saturday.
TENNIS
Jan 26, 2024
Aryna Sabalenka looking to lean on experience in Australian Open final
The world No. 2 is the favorite to claim her second major crown at Rod Laver Arena.
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka hits a return against Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko during their third round match on Friday at the Australian Open.
TENNIS
Jan 19, 2024
No handshakes as Belarus' Sabalenka downs Ukraine's Tsurenko
The match was a one-sided affair, as Sabalenka ruthlessly handed the 28th seed Tsurenko a dreaded "double bagel" in 52 minutes.
Poland's Iga Swiatek kisses her trophy on the podium after winning the WTA Finals Championship in Cancun, Mexico, on Monday.
TENNIS
Nov 7, 2023
Swiatek wins WTA Finals and regains world No. 1 ranking
The Polish player broke Pegula five times and won the final 11 games in a 59-minute slaughter to capture her first WTA Finals title.
Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her WTA semifinal match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in Cancun, Mexico, on Sunday
TENNIS
Nov 6, 2023
No. 2 Swiatek beats No. 1 Sabalenka in WTA semifinal
Sabalenka had beaten Swiatek in last year's WTA Finals semifinals and they had split two prior meetings this year, both on clay.
Coco Gauff celebrates next to former tennis champion Billie Jean King after winning the U.S. Open against Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday.
TENNIS
Sep 10, 2023
U.S. teen Coco Gauff fights back to win U.S. Open
Coco Gauff, 19, clinches her first Grand Slam title, overpowering Aryna Sabalenka in the U.S. Open final to become the first American win since 2017.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 14, 2023
Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova set up clash for Wimbledon title
World No. 6 Jabeur fought back from a set and 4-2 down to defeat Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 28, 2023
Wimbledon braces for Ukraine and Russian cold front
The sporting fallout from the Russia-Ukraine war will likely be on the minds of many amid the tranquil surroundings of the All England Club in London when Wimbledon gets underway on Monday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 5, 2023
Aryna Sabalenka skips news conference after setting up quarterfinal clash against Elina Svitolina
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus set up a politically charged French Open quarterfinal with Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Sunday and immediately set the tone for the high-profile confrontation by boycotting the media at Roland Garros for the second time.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 1, 2023
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka refuses to take personal stance against war in Ukraine at French Open
World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus refused to comment on the war in Ukraine and her country's involvement as a staging post for Russian troops, when asked specifically to condemn it on Wednesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 29, 2023
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk booed after refusing to shake hands with Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka at French Open
Kostyuk honored her pledge to not shake hands with Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Belarus is a key military ally of Moscow.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 7, 2023
Aryna Sabalenka hopes to extend 'amazing' rivalry with Iga Swiatek
The world No. 2 produced an aggressive performance on Saturday to establish herself as a serious contender at the upcoming French Open.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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