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KEI NISHIKORI

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.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Aug 20, 2015
Fitness proving a continuing challenge for Nishikori
Kei Nishikori finally broke through against Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals of last week's Rogers Cup in Montreal. Nishikori routed the 14-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 6-4 with an overpowering show to record his first win over Nadal in eight career meetings.
SPORTS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Jul 17, 2015
Return to Japan leaves Matsuzaka a forgotten man
Former superstar Daisuke Matsuzaka, who returned to Japan after mixed results in eight seasons in the majors to sign with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks, has not appeared in a single game for the big club this season.
Japan Times
SPORTS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Jun 5, 2015
Nishikori loses golden opportunity for glory in Paris
His draw at the French Open seemed almost tailor-made.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
May 26, 2015
Mao's return great news for Japan, skating
Mao Asada's decision to come back to competitive skating is certainly good news. That big sound you heard recently wasn't a sonic boom, but rather the executives at the Japan Skating Federation exhaling.

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