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NAOMI OSAKA

TENNIS
Jan 10, 2017
Osaka set for Fed Cup debut
Naomi Osaka, 19, will make her Fed Cup debut for Japan in February, the Japan Tennis Association announced Tuesday.
TENNIS
Jan 5, 2017
Osaka exits ASB Classic with wrist injury
Naomi Osaka withdrew from her quarterfinal at the ASB Classic in Auckland on Thursday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 25, 2016
Osaka inks deal with Nissin
Naomi Osaka, the 2016 WTA Newcomer of the Year, has signed a contract with Nissin Food Products Co., the company announced on Friday.
TENNIS
Oct 22, 2016
WTA names Osaka top newcomer
Teenager Naomi Osaka was named 2016 WTA Newcomer of the Year on Friday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 25, 2016
Wozniacki halts Osaka's run in Pan Pacific Open final
Former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki denied teenage sensation Naomi Osaka her first title on the WTA Tour with a 7-5, 6-3 win in the Pan Pacific Open final on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 23, 2016
Osaka bests Sasnovich, advances to semifinals
Rising teenage star Naomi Osaka reached her first-ever semifinal on the WTA Tour after conquering her demons in a 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) win over Belarusian qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the Pan Pacific Open on Friday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 22, 2016
Sasnovich stuns Pliskova to reach Pan Pacific quarterfinals
Aliaksandra Sasnovich fired Japan's Naomi Osaka a warning shot with a stunning straight-sets win over U.S. Open finalist and world No. 6 Karolina Pliskova on Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 21, 2016
Overpowering Osaka eliminates Cibulkova
Teenage sensation Naomi Osaka claimed her biggest scalp to date after beating world No. 12 Dominika Cibulkova 6-2, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Pan Pacific Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 20, 2016
Cibulkova prevails against Safarova in opening round of Pan Pacific Open
Sixth seed Dominika Cibulkova outlasted Lucie Safarova in three sets to book a second-round meeting with teenager Naomi Osaka at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 20, 2016
Blossoming star Osaka keeping things fun on court
On a day when Naomi Osaka reminded a group of young tennis players from northeastern Japan to remember that tennis is a game and should be fun, she spoke about her experiences as she climbed the rankings this summer.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 19, 2016
Osaka sinks Doi at Pan Pacific Open
Wild card Naomi Osaka defeated Japanese compatriot Misaki Doi in straight sets to claim local bragging rights and advance to the second round of the Pan Pacific Open on Monday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 15, 2016
Zhang ousts Osaka in second-round action at Japan Women's Open
Naomi Osaka had the home crowd on her side but could not continue her Japan Women's Open run on Thursday, losing 6-3, 6-2 in the second round to sixth-seeded Zhang Shuai of China at Ariake Tennis Forest Park.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 14, 2016
Osaka cruises into second round at Japan Women's Open
Japanese youngster Naomi Osaka had a resounding first round victory at the Japan Women's Open on Wednesday, dispatching Estonia's Anett Kontaveit 6-0, 6-2 in under an hour.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 25, 2016
Nishikori, Osaka move on at French Open
Kei Nishikori and Naomi Osaka both advanced to the third round at the French Open on Wednesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 24, 2016
Nishikori puts away Bolelli in straight sets after delay
Kei Nishikori chalked up his 50th career Grand Slam win Monday at the French Open, finishing his rain-delayed opening match in a straight-set win over Italy's Simone Bolelli, 6-1, 7-5, 6-3.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 28, 2016
Osaka, Nishioka fall in Miami Open third round
The third round was not kind to the Japanese contingent on Sunday, when qualifiers Naomi Osaka and Yoshihito Nishioka made their exits at the Miami Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 25, 2016
Nishikori makes early exit at Acapulco Open
Kei Nishikori's run at the Acapulco Open came to an early second-round end on Wednesday as American Sam Querrey beat the world No. 6, 6-4, 6-3 to advance.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 21, 2016
Grand Slam debutant Osaka advances to third round
Japan's 18-year-old Naomi Osaka reached the third round of her first Grand Slam on Thursday, defeating 18th seed Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-4 at the Australian Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 21, 2015
Radwanska advances, Osaka ousted at Pan Pacific Open
Seventh seed Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland beat American Coco Vandeweghe to advance to the second round of the Pan Pacific Open on Monday, but there was an early exit for Japanese wild card Naomi Osaka.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 29, 2014
Teenager Osaka stuns Stosur in California
Japan's Naomi Osaka claimed her first WTA victory, when she survived a match point to beat former U.S. Open champion Samantha Stosur in three sets in the first round of the Bank of the West Classic on Monday.
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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