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TENNIS
Jun 13, 2021
Unseeded Barbora Krejcikova wins maiden Grand Slam title in Paris
The 25-year-old Czech, a former doubles No. 1, defeated Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to continue a streak of women's players winning their first major at Roland Garros.
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TENNIS
Jun 6, 2021
Naomi Osaka thanks fans for 'all the love' after French Open withdrawal
The four-time Grand Slam champion has received an outpouring of support following her decision to pull out of Roland Garros early last week.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 1, 2021
Naomi Osaka's Paris exit leaves questions on athletes' humanity and media’s role
Heads of the four Grand Slam events had threatened further fines and disqualification Monday if the four-time winner did not attend mandatory media sessions.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 1, 2021
Athletes rally around Naomi Osaka after French Open withdrawal
While her original stance had earned little backing from her fellow professionals athletes, her withdrawal triggered a wave of support from around the sporting world.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 1, 2021
A shocking exit and a sad day for tennis
Naomi Osaka, a superstar in the sport, pulled out of the French Open after she was fined for skipping a news conference. Did it have to end this way?
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 1, 2021
Martina Navratilova sad for Naomi Osaka, says mental health gets short shrift
Women's tennis great Martina Navratilova on Monday said she was saddened by Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from the French Open following the controversy over her decision to boycott media obligations.
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TENNIS
Jun 1, 2021
Naomi Osaka quits French Open, citing 'long bouts of depression'
'I never wanted to be a distraction and I accept that my timing was not ideal and my message could have been clearer,” Osaka wrote on Instagram.
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TENNIS
May 31, 2021
French Open deletes tweet targeting Naomi Osaka's choice to skip news conferences
The tweet showed pictures of Rafael Nadal, Kei Nishikori, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff engaging with the media along with the caption: 'They understood the assignment.'
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TENNIS
May 31, 2021
Osaka told to speak to media or risk expulsion from French Open
The surprisingly stern warning was delivered in a statement signed by the leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 29, 2021
Naomi Osaka's plan to skip French Open news conferences met with both support and criticism
Naomi Osaka received support from several athletes on Thursday but was slammed by French Tennis Federation President Gilles Moretton.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 27, 2021
No comment: Naomi Osaka to skip news conferences at French Open
Osaka says she hoped the 'considerable amount' that she expected to forfeit as a penalty would go toward a mental health charity.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 8, 2020
Diego Schwartzman takes big step toward breaking ceiling for shorter players
During the past decade, as tennis has become ever more physical, just two men under 6 feet have even made a Grand Slam final.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 29, 2020
At Est, chef Guillaume Bracaval attempts to answer the question, ‘What is luxury?’
The chef's new French fine-dining restaurant venture opens inside the swanky Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi on Sept. 1.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 4, 2019
Kei Nishikori faces daunting challenge against 'King of Clay'
Robin Soderling. Novak Djokovic. Kei Nishikori?

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