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Japan Times
TENNIS
May 9, 2023
ATP hails 'new era' for Chinese tennis at Shanghai Masters launch
The tournament will double its duration and the prize-money pool will exceed $10 million, making it the richest sports event in Asia according to organizers.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 1, 2022
Davis Cup to become part of ATP Tour calendar in 2023
The move is the latest by the men's and women's tours and the ITF toward streamlining the governance of the game in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 17, 2022
Injured Kei Nishikori falls out of ATP rankings
Kei Nishikori was not listed in the ATP rankings for men's singles on Monday for the first time in 12 years after injuries ruled him out of tour appearances over the past 12 months.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 17, 2022
British LTA events to go ahead without Russian and Belarusian players
Tennis tournaments hosted in Great Britain in the run-up to Wimbledon will go ahead as scheduled with full ranking points on offer despite a ban on Russian and Belarusian players, men's tennis governing body ATP said on Monday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 21, 2022
Tennis' ATP and WTA join hands to launch joint mobile app
The new ATP WTA Live app will replace the ATP and WTA's existing apps and allow fans to keep up with official scores and results from both men's and women's matches.
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.
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MORE SPORTS
Feb 25, 2022
Russia facing widespread fallout as sports world condemns invasion of Ukraine
'I'm sorry for the innocent people that are losing their lives, that are getting killed for stupid reasons and a very, very strange and mad leadership,' F1 driver Sebastian Vettel said.
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 30, 2021
Novak Djokovic skips ATP Cup, adding to Australian Open uncertainty
There has been intense speculation over Djokovic's participation in both events, with the 34-year-old repeatedly declining to say if he has been inoculated against COVID-19.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Dec 26, 2021
Novak Djokovic remains man to beat after eventful year in tennis
Djokovic dominated men's tennis once again, while Emma Raducanu exploded onto the scene on the women's side.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Dec 7, 2021
Novak Djokovic named in Serbia team for 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney
The 34-year-old, who has won a record nine Australian Open titles including the last three, has repeatedly declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 12, 2021
Kei Nishikori withdraws from Toronto Masters with shoulder injury
Nishikori's sudden withdrawal follows world number four Rafa Nadal's exit on Tuesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 3, 2021
ATP updates protocols to add incentives for taking COVID-19 vaccine
Both the ATP and the women's WTA have recommended players accept vaccine shots when available after some at the Miami Open this week expressed a reluctance to get vaccinated.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 19, 2021
Even Grand Slams feeling financial pinch in 'bubbles,' says ATP chief
Tennis organizers have managed to hold their marquee events despite the pandemic, but arrangements such as charter flights and bio-secure environments have come a cost.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 20, 2020
John Millman says resumption of tennis season will reveal where officials' priorities lie
The timing of professional tennis' return will reveal whether the tours and federations are more interested in making money or looking after the health of players, Australia's John Millman said.
TENNIS
Feb 15, 2020
Yoshihito Nishioka and Go Soeda target Olympic berths
Yoshihito Nishioka didn't mince words when asked about his goals for the 2020 tennis season.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 14, 2019
Stefanos Tsitsipas overpowers Alexander Zverev to reach ATP semis
Debutant Stefanos Tsitsipas crushed defending champion Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday to book his place in the last four of the ATP Finals with a match to spare.

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