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KEI NISHIKORI

TENNIS
Dec 29, 2015
Nishikori sets sights on Grand Slam title in 2016
Kei Nishikori is looking to leave his mark with a Grand Slam title in the coming year as he seeks a quick return to the world top five.
TENNIS
Dec 17, 2015
Nishikori shot picked as year's best
Kei Nishikori's unbelievable tweener lob at August's Rogers Cup in Montreal was named the best play of the year on Tuesday in a fan poll on the ATP World Tour website.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 20, 2015
Federer battles past Nishikori, reaches Tour Finals
Kei Nishikori staged a heroic comeback effort against Roger Federer in his last round-robin match at the ATP World Tour Finals on Thursday, but ultimately fell to a three-set defeat that eliminated him from the prestigious season-ending event.
TENNIS
Nov 13, 2015
Nishikori, Djokovic to square off in ATP World Tour Finals opener
World No. 8 Kei Nishikori will open against defending champion Novak Djokovic at the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday after the draw was made for the upcoming London event on Thursday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 8, 2015
Nishikori confident he'll be ready for ATP World Tour Finals
Injury-hit world No. 7 Kei Nishikori is "100 percent OK" to play at the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals, his management announced on Saturday.
TENNIS
Nov 1, 2015
Nishikori qualifies for ATP World Tour Finals
Japan's World No. 6, Kei Nishikori, qualified for the ATP World Tour Finals for the second year in a row on Saturday as the eight-man field was settled for the Nov. 15-22 event in London.
TENNIS
Oct 23, 2015
Nishikori to skip Swiss tournament
Kei Nishikori has pulled out of the Swiss Indoors Basel starting Monday due to a sore right shoulder, his management company said Friday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 15, 2015
Anderson ousts Nishikori in Shanghai Masters third round
Sixth seed Kei Nishikori was eliminated from the Shanghai Masters on Thursday, losing in the third round to South Africa's Kevin Anderson.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 14, 2015
Nishikori downs Kyrgios in Shanghai
Japanese ace Kei Nishikori came from behind to defeat Australian bad boy Nick Kyrgios and secure a place in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 12, 2015
Kyrgios earns Nishikori matchup in Shanghai
Controversial Australian Nick Kyrgios swept aside Andreas Haider-Maurer in straight sets on Monday to set up a second-round clash with Kei Nishikori in the Shanghai Masters.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 10, 2015
Paire ousts Nishikori in semis
Defending champion Kei Nishikori crashed out of the Japan Open after a 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 semifinal defeat to his U.S. Open conqueror Benoit Paire on Saturday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 9, 2015
Nishikori battles past Cilic
Defending champion Kei Nishikori fought back from a set down to reach the Japan Open semifinals after a 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 win over Croatia's Marin Cilic on Friday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 5, 2015
Nishikori regains composure to beat Coric at Japan Open
It was not the perfect first-round victory that Japanese fans expected from their hero, Kei Nishikori.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 30, 2015
Defending champion Nishikori confident ahead of Japan Open
World No. 6 Kei Nishikori says he's learned to relax at the Japan Open and is in a confident mood ahead of his defense of the title in Tokyo next week.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 21, 2015
Japan keeps Davis Cup place after rallying to sink Colombia
World No. 6 Kei Nishikori and Taro Daniel won their reverse singles as Japan came from behind to defeat Columbia 3-2 in their playoff and remain in the Davis Cup World Group on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 19, 2015
Nishikori helps Japan earn split
World No. 6 Kei Nishikori defeated Alejandro Falla in three sets to pull Japan level at 1-1 after the opening-day singles matches in its Davis Cup World Group playoff against Colombia on Friday.
TENNIS
Sep 9, 2015
Nishikori to compete in upstart IPTL
World No. 4 Kei Nishikori will play for the Japan Warriors in the International Premier Tennis League in December, organizers said Tuesday.
TENNIS
Sep 8, 2015
Japan calls up Nishikori for Davis Cup showdown
Kei Nishikori will carry Japan's hopes of remaining in the Davis Cup World Group as the Japan Tennis Association on Tuesday named the world No. 4 to the team for a playoff against Colombia later this month.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 1, 2015
Nishikori loses in first round of U.S. Open
Kei Nishikori fell in five sets to Benoit Paire of France in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 29, 2015
Nishikori confident entering U.S. Open
Returning to the site of his best Grand Slam effort to date, world No. 4 Kei Nishikori said Friday he was going into the U.S. Open having achieved the best results of his life.
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.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
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.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
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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