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US OPEN

Japan Times
TENNIS
May 31, 2023
Thiago Wild shocks Daniil Medvedev; Novak Djokovic in political storm
Medvedev said he had no regrets about his claycourt season ending prematurely.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 30, 2023
Novak Djokovic cruises at French Open, but risks controversy with Kosovo message
Roland Garros organizers said there were no official Grand Slam rules on what players can or cannot say.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 30, 2023
Sloane Stephens says racist abuse of players is getting worse
Professional athletes in all sports are regularly confronted with racist comments and behavior, with Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. the most notable recent case.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 29, 2023
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk booed after refusing to shake hands with Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka at French Open
Kostyuk honored her pledge to not shake hands with Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Belarus is a key military ally of Moscow.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 28, 2023
Djokovic says 'part of me will leave' when Nadal quits
'I'm not going to make any announcement today, but just reflecting on it. I felt also a little bit emotional about what he was saying,' Djokovic said.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 27, 2023
Novak Djokovic heads to French Open hoping to take sole possession of Grand Slam record
Djokovic and Nadal are tied for the most men's Grand Slam titles in history with 22 each, and Djokovic can take sole possession of the record with a triumph at Roland Garros.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 22, 2023
Daniil Medvedev lists Italian Open triumph among top career achievements
Daniil Medvedev rose to No. 2 in the world rankings ahead of the French Open by capturing the Rome title on Sunday and the Russian said his unexpected win on clay counts as one of his most special triumphs.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 20, 2023
Rafael Nadal will always be part of French Open
Nadal has become as much a part of the Roland Garros landscape as the red clay beneath everyone’s feet, but it will be someone else’s domain this spring.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 19, 2023
Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open, intends to retire in 2024
'It's not a decision I'm taking, it's a decision my body is taking,' Nadal said at a news conference in his native Mallorca.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 18, 2023
Novak Djokovic hails arrival of new generation after upset loss in Rome
Novak Djokovic said the long awaited "shift of generations" has finally come to men's tennis after the world No. 1 lost to 20-year-old Dane Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 16, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Hungarian qualifier Fabian Marozsan in Rome
The 20-year-old Alcaraz had come into the tournament on the back of triumphs in Barcelona and Madrid.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 15, 2023
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek reach last 16 at Italian Open
Novak Djokovic reached the last 16 of the Italian Open after winning a battle with Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, while blistering Iga Swiatek thrashed Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0 on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 8, 2023
Nadal missing French Open would be 'brutal' for the sport, says Federer
Nadal has been dealing with a hip injury he suffered at the Australian Open in January.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 7, 2023
Aryna Sabalenka hopes to extend 'amazing' rivalry with Iga Swiatek
The world No. 2 produced an aggressive performance on Saturday to establish herself as a serious contender at the upcoming French Open.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 3, 2023
Novak Djokovic set for U.S. Open after vaccine mandate lifted
The 35-year-old world No. 1 last played the U.S. Open in 2021.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 22, 2023
Rafael Nadal has endured litany of injuries during long career
During Nadal's career, which has stretched over 20 years, the Spaniard has missed 11 Grand Slams and withdrew during five others.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 21, 2023
Ailing Rafael Nadal pulls out of Madrid Open as questions mount about status for French Open
The 22-time Grand Slam champion has not competed since the Australian Open in January.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 18, 2023
Novak Djokovic's elbow not in 'ideal shape' ahead of French Open
The 22-time Grand Slam winner will face 18-year-old Luca Van Assche, who stunned Stan Wawrinka on Monday, in the Banja Luka Open's round of 16.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 3, 2023
Daniil Medvedev turns attention to clay after dominant run on hard courts
Daniil Medvedev could be forgiven for a little wishful thinking after confirming his status as the current king of the hard courts by winning the Miami Open on Sunday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 19, 2023
Novak Djokovic to miss Miami Open over lack of COVID-19 vaccination
The world No. 1 has missed other events due to being unvaccinated, but was allowed to compete in this year's Australian Open and won his 10th crown at Melbourne.

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