Osaka reached her fourth major final by beating Williams 6-3, 6-4 to stretch her winning streak to 20 matches. ( read original story ...)
Serena stopped: Osaka beats Williams in Australian Open SF
Once again, Serena Williams came within reach of a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title, playing well enough to get to the closing days of a ... ( read original story ...)
No. 3 Naomi Osaka defeats No. 10 Serena Williams to advance to Australian Open final
Naomi Osaka halted Serena Williams' quest for Grand Slam No. 24 by ousting the legend in the semifinals of the Australian Open. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Osaka downs Williams to reach final, Muchová v Brady– live!
Noami Osaka is the first player into the semi-finals after making shor Serena Williams. Join Emma Kemp for updates ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Ends Williams’ Bid for Record-Equalling 24th Grand Slam Title
Naomi Osaka ended Serena Williams' bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title by knocking her out of the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday. Osaka beat the American 6-3 6-4 at the Rod Laver ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes light work of Serena Williams to reach Australian Open final
A superlative performance from Naomi Osaka ended Serena Williams’s bid to win a record-equalling 24th grand slam title with a 6-3, 6-4 win in the Australian Open semi-final. With fans in attendance ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka tops Serena Williams, stalling Williams’s pursuit of Margaret Court’s record
Williams, a seven-time Australian Open champ, holds 23 Grand Slam singles titles and remains one shy of tying Court’s record. This is a breaking news file and will be updated. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2021 day 11, semi-finals: Naomi Osaka v Serena Williams – live!
Capped tennis crowds are back for the semi-finals, starting with the match-up of the tournament so far. Join Emma Kemp for updates ... ( read original story ...)
Hashimoto set to take over as Tokyo Olympic president
Seiko Hashimoto appeared in seven Olympics — four Winter Olympics and three Summer Olympics. According to historian Dr. Bill Mallon, her seven appearances is the most by ... ( read original story ...)
Executives at U.S. Navy Contractor Charged With Dumping Contaminated Water in Japan
The indictment says ships’ oily fluid wasn’t treated properly before being discharged into the ocean. The company has denied wrongdoing, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei inches up on Fast Retailing gain, but market outlook caution sets in
Japan's Nikkei inched up on Thursday, led by a sharp jump in Uniqlo-operator Fast Retailing, but gains were capped as investors weighed the sustainability of the benchmark's recent rally above 30,000. ( read original story ...)
The Worst Nikkei Stocks of Last Year Become 2021’s Best
While electric vehicles and cryptocurrencies still grab the headlines, the charge in Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average back to its bubble-era highs has been led by old-world technology like watches and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close lower after hitting 30-year high
Tokyo stocks closed lower on Wednesday, as investors opted to take profits following the benchmark Nikkei stock indexs fresh 30-year closing high the previous ... ( read original story ...)
Illegal Drugs Seized by Japan Customs Down 43 pct in 2020
News; Illegal Drugs Seized by Japan Customs Down 43 pct in 2020; Illegal Drugs Seized by Japan Customs Down 43 pct in 2020. News from Japan. Economy Politics Lifestyle Feb 18, 202 ... ( read original story ...)
Major Earthquake Rocks Japanese Region Hit by Nuclear Disaster 10 Years Ago
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Fukushima, Japan, on Saturday, causing several injuries and leading to widespread power outages in the region. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Williams vs. Osaka in Australian Open semifinals
The Latest on the Australian Open (all times local): 1:30 p.m. Serena Williams will try to take another step toward a record-tying 24th Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)