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NOVAK DJOKOVIC

Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his fourth round match against Denmark's Holger Rune at Wimbledon in London on Monday
TENNIS
Jul 9, 2024
Djokovic blasts fans' 'disrespect' after reaching Wimbledon quarterfinal
"I respect true fans but if someone steps over the line I will react," the player said, following his clash with Holger Rune.
Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova hits a backhand during her first-round defeat to Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Tuesday in London.
TENNIS
Jul 3, 2024
Defending champion Vondrousova out with a whimper as Djokovic cruises
The Czech sixth seed slumped to a 6-4, 6-2 defeat as her reign ended with a whimper and there was also crushing disappointment for two-time champion Andy Murray.
Carlos Alcaraz takes part in a practice session at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London on Thursday ahead of the start of Wimbledon.
TENNIS
Jun 29, 2024
Young guns Alcaraz and Sinner ready to fire as Wimbledon prepares for new era
If Djokovic struggles in his return from injury, all eyes would then be on Alcaraz and Sinner as they usher in a new era at Wimbledon.
Novak Djokovic speaks during a news conference after defeating Francisco Cerundolo during the French Open in Paris on June 3.
TENNIS
Jun 7, 2024
Novak Djokovic says knee operation 'went well'
The 24-time Grand Slam winner was forced to withdraw ahead of his Roland Garros quarterfinal against Casper Ruud.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic receives medical treatment during his fourth-round match against Francisco Cerundolo on Monday.
TENNIS
Jun 5, 2024
Djokovic rocks French Open with withdrawal
The Serbian great's withdrawal means that Italian Jannik Sinner will become the new No. 1 next week.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic stretches his knee during his men's singles round of sixteen match against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the French Open in Paris on Monday.
TENNIS
Jun 4, 2024
Djokovic unsure about French Open quarterfinals after knee injury
The player had been experiencing slight discomfort in his right knee, which flared up as he played Francisco Cerundolo.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return to Italy's Lorenzo Musetti during their French Open men's singles match early Sunday in Paris.
TENNIS
Jun 2, 2024
Djokovic battles back in French Open epic that ends at 3 a.m.
Djokovic came from two sets to one down to defeat Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in a third-round match which ended at 3:07 a.m.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic during his first-round match against France's Pierre-Hugues Herbert at the French Open in Paris on Tuesday
TENNIS
May 29, 2024
Djokovic shrugs off troubles in winning start at French Open
The player has advanced to the French Open quarterfinals or better every year since 2010.
Spain's Rafael Nadal takes part in a practice session ahead of the French Open, in Paris on Tuesday.
TENNIS
May 22, 2024
Djokovic backs Nadal for French Open title
Nadal is contending with injury problems and growing competition from a younger generation.
Novak Djokovic has not played since competing at the Monte Carlo Masters in April.
TENNIS
May 9, 2024
Novak Djokovic hoping to reach peak form in time for French Open
The world No. 1 skipped last month's Madrid Masters and is in Rome to continue his preparations for this month's French Open in Paris.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return during his win over Russian Roman Safiullin on Tuesday at the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco.
TENNIS
Apr 10, 2024
Djokovic 'feeling great' in Monte Carlo as Alcaraz withdraws injured
The Serb needed just one hour and 10 minutes to make a return to winning ways in his first match since a shock exit at Indian Wells.
Novak Djokovic hits a shot in his third-round match against Luca Nardi in the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, on Monday.
TENNIS
Mar 12, 2024
Djokovic rues 'bad day' after shock exit from Indian Wells
The world number one had not competed at the tournament since 2019.
Novak Djokovic stretches for a return during his second-round match against Aleksandar Vukic at Indians Wells on Saturday.
TENNIS
Mar 10, 2024
Djokovic says the 'great feeling still there' in Indian Wells
The world No. 1 from Serbia was pushed hard by Aleksandar Vukic in his first match since falling in the Australian Open semifinals six weeks ago.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his Australian Open semifinal match against Italy's Jannik Sinner in Melbourne on Jan. 26.
TENNIS
Mar 5, 2024
Djokovic returns as Gauff hopes for a U.S. win at Indian Wells
Djokovic hasn't competed at the BNP Paribas Open since 2019 due to U.S. travel restrictions related to COVID-19.
Novak Djokovic hits a forehand during the BNP Paribas Open in March 2019, the last time the world No. 1 competed at the tournament, better known as Indian Wells.
TENNIS
Feb 28, 2024
Djokovic thrilled to return to Indian Wells after five-year hiatus
The world No. 1 is seeking an unprecedented sixth title at the Masters 1000 event, which begins next week.
Naomi Osaka hits a forehand during her match against Petra Martic on Tuesday in Qatar.
TENNIS
Feb 14, 2024
Osaka takes a page out of Djokovic's playbook to improve return
Osaka said that a conversation with her coach Wim Fissette sparked the adjustments to her game.
Jannik Sinner celebrates after his win over Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semifinals in Melbourne on Friday.
TENNIS
Jan 26, 2024
Jannik Sinner dethrones Novak Djokovic in Australian Open semifinals
Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic's reign at the Australian Open on Friday, stopping the Serb's record 33-match winning run at Melbourne Park and his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his fourth round match against France's Adrian Mannarino on Sunday in Melbourne.
TENNIS
Jan 21, 2024
No 'triple bagel' but Djokovic thumps Mannarino to reach quarters
The win marks a 32nd straight match victory at the tournament and a 58th Grand Slam quarterfinal, equaling the all-time record of Swiss maestro Roger Federer.
Novak Djokovic defeated Alexei Popyrin to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Jan 18, 2024
Novak Djokovic details 15-year 'special relationship' with Melbourne tree
Djokovic has long credited a series of unusual methods for helping him become one of the greatest players ever.
Naomi Osaka hits a return during her match against Karolina Pliskova on Jan. 3 in Brisbane
TENNIS
Jan 11, 2024
Osaka given tough assignment against Garcia in Grand Slam return
Osaka returns to Grand Slam tennis for the first time since 2022 and will play 16th-seeded Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia in a tricky opener.
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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