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NAOMI OSAKA

Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 8, 2018
Naomi Osaka emulates Serena Williams' powerful style of play
At just 17 years of age, Serena Williams won her first Grand Slam singles title at the 1999 U.S. Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 4, 2018
Naomi Osaka shows grit in fourth-round victory over Aryna Sabalenka
Onlookers who wrote Naomi Osaka off in the early stages of the deciding set of her fourth-round encounter with Aryna Sabalenka can probably be given a pass.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 31, 2018
Kei Nishikori advances to third round at U.S. Open
Kei Nishikori secured a spot in the third round of the U.S. Open when France's Gael Monfils retired with an injury in the second set of their second-round match on Thursday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 29, 2018
Nishioka succumbs to Federer at U.S. Open
Roger Federer made light of energy-sapping conditions to brush past Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 in his opening match at the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 14, 2018
Osaka must improve mental focus to become elite player
With 2018 wins over Grand Slam champions Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova as well as reigning world No. 1 Simona Halep, Naomi Osaka has proven that she, too, has the potential to win a major — or perhaps several.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 1, 2018
Osaka set for second Wimbledon
This time last year, Naomi Osaka was ranked No. 59 and preparing for her Wimbledon debut while still in search of her first WTA title.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 21, 2018
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Nature Valley Classic with abdominal issues
Naomi Osaka retired during her second-round match Wednesday at the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham, England, due to abdominal issues.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 28, 2018
Naomi Osaka eases into second round of French Open
Naomi Osaka cruised into the second round of the French Open with a straight-sets victory Monday over American Sofia Kenin.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 22, 2018
Japan returns to Fed Cup elite after playoff victory over Britain
Miyu Kato and Makoto Ninomiya beat Britain's Johanna Konta and Heather Watson in doubles on Sunday to earn Japan promotion back to Fed Cup World Group 2.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 21, 2018
Japan, Britain tied in Fed Cup clash
World No. 22 Naomi Osaka defeated Heather Watson in straight sets Saturday before Kurumi Nara lost her match, giving Japan a 1-1 tie with Britain in their Fed Cup World Group 2 playoff.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 5, 2018
Naomi Osaka advances to third round at Charleston Open
Naomi Osaka booked a spot in the third round of the Charleston Open on Wednesday by beating Germany's Laura Siegemund in straight sets.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 3, 2018
Naomi Osaka defeats Jennifer Brady in opening round at Charleston Open
Naomi Osaka breezed past Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-4 on Monday to reach the second round of the Charleston Open, the largest women's-only tennis tournament in North America.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 10, 2018
Naomi Osaka whips Agnieszka Radwanska, advances to third round at BNP Paribas Open
Naomi Osaka beat former world No. 2 Agnieszka Radwanska 6-3, 6-2 in a singles match Friday to advance to the third round at the BNP Paribas Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 18, 2017
Kerber denies Osaka another upset at Pan Pacific Open
Angelique Kerber made sure there would not be another slipup against Naomi Osaka on Monday as the former U.S. Open champion eliminated the local favorite in straight sets in the first round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 13, 2017
Osaka vows to change childish ways after latest setback
Teenage hotshot Naomi Osaka was her own worst critic after a shock early exit at the Japan Women's Open on Wednesday, and admitted she had to change her "childish" ways ahead of another event in Tokyo next week at the Pan Pacific Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 13, 2017
Nara powers past Osaka in Japan Women's Open clash
Kurumi Nara claimed local bragging rights with a stunning 6-3, 6-0 win over rising star Naomi Osaka on Wednesday to reach the second round of the Japan Women's Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 9, 2017
Date, Krunic to square off in opening round of Japan Women's Open
Kimiko Date will play 78th-ranked Serbian Aleksandra Krunic in the first round of the Japan Women's Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 26, 2017
Osaka, Kerber to square off in first round at U.S. Open
Naomi Osaka was handed a tough first-round encounter in the upcoming U.S. Open on Friday as she begins her Grand Slam campaign against world No. 6 and defending champion Angelique Kerber of Germany.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 31, 2017
Nishikori ousts Kokkinakis; Osaka exits French Open
World No. 9 Kei Nishikori advanced to the second round of the French Open on Tuesday, when Japan's women crashed out one after another.
TENNIS
Feb 11, 2017
Japan falls to Kazakhstan in Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Group I promotion playoff final
Japan's women failed in their effort to reach the Fed Cup's World Group II on Saturday, losing 2-1 to host Kazakhstan in the Asia/Oceania Group I promotion playoff final.
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.
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.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
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.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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