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NICK KYRGIOS

Nick Kyrgios is planning to make his return in Abu Dhabi in December.
TENNIS
Oct 14, 2024
Nick Kyrgios determined to win Grand Slam to 'shut up' doubters
The one-time world No. 13 has played just one ATP Tour singles match in two years after suffering knee, foot and wrist injuries.
Nick Kyrgios has played just one ATP Tour singles match in two years as he battles injuries.
TENNIS
Oct 10, 2024
Australian Open chief confident Nick Kyrgios will compete
The talented but temperamental 29-year-old Australian has played in just one ATP tour singles match in two years as he suffered from knee, foot and wrist injuries.
Naomi Osaka in action during the third round of the Australian Open in January 2022
TENNIS
Dec 7, 2023
Osaka and Nadal set for Grand Slam comebacks in Australia
Osaka gave birth to daughter Shai in July and has not played since September 2022, having also struggled with her mental health.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2023
Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon due to wrist injury
'I tried my hardest to be ready after my surgery and to be able to step on the Wimbledon courts again.'
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 3, 2023
Nick Kyrgios avoids conviction despite pleading guilty to assaulting former girlfriend
The 2022 Wimbledon finalist admitted assaulting then-girlfriend Chiara Passari on Jan. 10, 2021, by pushing her to the ground after a heated argument.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 16, 2023
Rafael Nadal victorious at Australian Open but heartbreak for Nick Kyrgios
Top-seeded Nadal recovered from a second-set wobble to defeat the 38th-ranked Briton 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 16, 2023
'Devastated' Nick Kyrgios out of Australian Open with injury
The talented but temperamental Australian, considered as having an outside chance of winning the title, had struggled with an ankle issue coming into the event.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 12, 2023
Nick Kyrgios heading into Australian Open with confidence
Following the U.S. Open, Australian tennis great Rod Laver said self-belief was the only thing preventing Kyrgios from winning a Grand Slam.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 3, 2022
Nick Kyrgios excited to be at Japan Open as court case looms at home
The 27-year-old Wimbledon finalist is due to have his case heard at a magistrates' court in Canberra on the same day he is scheduled to play in Tokyo.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 5, 2022
Nick Kyrgios upsets No. 1 Daniil Medvedev to advance at U.S. Open
In a meeting worthy of a Broadway show between two of the game's biggest servers and most combustible personalities, it was the Australian who was better in the match's biggest moments.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 12, 2022
Nick Kyrgios blows past fellow Australian Alex de Minaur
The fiery Wimbledon finalist has been playing the best tennis of his career and is showing no signs of slowing down in Montreal.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 11, 2022
Nick Kyrgios not surprised by win over No. 1 Daniil Medvedev
Nick Kyrgios extended the best run of his career by taking out world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev at the Canadian Masters on Wednesday — a win that surprised everyone but the Australian.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 8, 2022
Nick Kyrgios beats Yoshihito Nishioka at Citi Open to end three-year title drought
The 27-year-old Australian downed 96th-ranked left-hander Nishioka 6-4, 6-3 for his first ATP title since capturing the 2019 Washington crown.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 11, 2022
Novak Djokovic keeps cool to beat Nick Kyrgios in Wimbledon final
Djokovic rallied from a set down and exhibited ice-cool nerves in sweltering conditions to win his fourth straight Wimbledon title.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 10, 2022
Novak Djokovic faces unexpected from Nick Kyrgios in Wimbledon final
The former world No. 1 will be eager to win a fourth successive title, but he'll be greeted with a unique challenge from the brash Australian on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 7, 2022
Ailing Rafael Nadal unsure about health ahead of Wimbledon semifinal
'I can't give you a clear answer because if I gave you a clear answer and tomorrow another thing happens, I will be a liar, he said.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 5, 2022
Nick Kyrgios laughs off criticism after reaching Wimbledon quarters
Forty-eight hours after his fiery clash with Stefanos Tsitsipas, the world No. 40 Australian was a model of maturity in his five-set win over Brandon Nakashima.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2022
Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios has 'evil side' after clash
The bad-tempered match overshadowed the rest of the action on Day 6, which also included a routine victory for Rafael Nadal.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 21, 2022
Nick Kyrgios becomes first to sign to Naomi Osaka's sports agency
The agency founded by the four-time Grand Slam champion touted the talented and controversial Australian as an 'icon' among Gen Z tennis fans.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 5, 2022
ATP warns of stricter action for misconduct
The ATP has recently come under fire for what many pundits and fans perceived to be soft punishments from the governing body following a series of high-profile outbursts by players.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
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Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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