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TENNIS
Jan 23, 2023
Tsitsipas battles into Australian Open quarterfinals in a day of upsets
Tournament is the first Grand Slam in the Open era to lose the top two seeds in the men's and women's draws before the quarterfinals.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 7, 2022
No. 1 Iga Swiatek express relief after reaching end of 'intense' season
Iga Swiatek missed out on a place in the WTA Finals title match after a surprise defeat against Aryna Sabalenka on Sunday but the world No. 1 said she is happy her "intense" season is finally at an end.
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TENNIS
Nov 4, 2022
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek clinches semifinal spot at WTA Finals
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek beat Caroline Garcia 6-3, 6-2 to clinch a semifinal spot at the WTA Finals on Thursday, but Garcia remained in the hunt for a place in the knockout stage.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 30, 2022
Iga Swiatek confuse and disappointed by Simona Halep's failed drug test
Halep had described the ban as the 'biggest shock of her life' and denied knowingly taking any banned substance.
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TENNIS
Oct 4, 2022
Iga Swiatek to skip Billie Jean King Cup finals over scheduling
The World No. 1 helped Poland progress to the finals in April, but the tournament will be held from Nov. 8-13, just one day after the season-ending WTA Finals in Fort Worth, Texas.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 12, 2022
U.S. Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek leading charge into new era of tennis
Newly crowned champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek led a changing of the guard at the U.S. Open as the transition from the 'Big Three' era and Serena Williams gathered steam.
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TENNIS
Sep 11, 2022
Iga Swiatek swats aside Ons Jabeur to claim maiden U.S. Open title
The demonstrative Jabeur was able to harness the energy of her fans at times, but it was not enough to overcome the focused and determined Swiatek.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 10, 2022
Ons Jabeur hopes to turn Wimbledon experience into positive in U.S. Open final
Jabeur, who only picked up her first WTA win a little more than a year ago, said she's thriving on the credibility she's earned with fans and focusing on managing her stress on the court.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 8, 2022
Frances Tiafoe takes thrilling run into U.S. Open semifinals
With the hopes of a nation resting on his shoulders, American Frances Tiafoe rose to the occasion by reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal with a 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-0), 6-4 win over Russian Andrey Rublev at the U.S. Open on Wednesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 4, 2022
Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek reach U.S. Open fourth round
Rafa Nadal has now won 34 straight sets against Frenchman Richard Gasquet, who he first played as a junior.
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TENNIS
Aug 19, 2022
No.1 Daniil Medvedev gets by Denis Shapovalov at Western & Southern Open
'It was a fight today, definitely not easy,' said Medvedev, who clinched the top seed for the U.S. Open when Rafael Nadal lost in the second round.
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TENNIS
Jul 3, 2022
Iga Swiatek's 37-match winning streak ends in Wimbledon defeat
The Polish world No. 1 was broken five times and made a total of 33 unforced errors in an uncharacteristically sloppy display against French veteran Alize Cornet.
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TENNIS
Jul 1, 2022
Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek survive scares at Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal was forced to dig deep, while Iga Swiatek survived a stumble to win her 37th straight match.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 5, 2022
New No. 1 Iga Swiatek says she cried after Ash Barty's retirement
The 20-year-old, Poland's first No. 1 in singles tennis, took over the top ranking on Monday after the recent Australian Open winner decided to call time on her career at the age of 25.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 24, 2022
No. 1 Ash Barty's retirement may present unexpected chance for No. 2 Iga Swiatek
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek was shocked to learn she could receive an automatic move to the top of the rankings after three-time Grand Slam winner Ash Barty made the sudden decision to retire.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 21, 2022
Taylor Fritz upsets Rafael Nadal in final round at Indian Wells
'This is just one of those childhood dreams, winning this tournament especially, Indian Wells, this is one of those childhood dreams you never even think can come true.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 24, 2021
Tennis players struggle under Tokyo's scorching summer sun
The 'mild and sunny weather' Tokyo's bid for the Summer Olympics promised in 2013 was nowhere to be seen on the first day of the Olympic tennis competition.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 28, 2021
Iga Swiatek claims second career title with Adelaide crown
French Open champion Iga Swiatek breezed past second seed Belinda Bencic 6-2 6-2 in the Adelaide International final on Saturday to claim the second title of her career.

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