What happened: In a stunning upset, Japan’s Naomi Osaka ousted 2016 defending US Open champion Angelique Kerber, 6-3, 6-1. In their first meeting, Osaka came to the court locked and loaded with an arsenal of weapons, including her concise backhand ... ( read original story ...)
Getting to know: Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka bounced back from the disappointment of losing a 5-1 third-set lead over Madison Keys in the third round of last year's US Open to stun defending champion Angelique Kerber in this year's opening round, 6-3, 6-1, Tuesday inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. ( read original story ...)
Defending champion Kerber stunned by Japan’s Osaka
because I turn around a lot of matches," Kerber told a news conference. "She played good, especially also at the end of the match. I'm always trying to go for it when I had the chance." Kerber, however, barely got that chance as Osaka, who last year had ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Open 2017: Defending champion Angelique Kerber upset by Naomi Osaka
August 29, 2017 3:02pm EDT August 29, 2017 3:02pm EDT Tennis, Breaking News, WTA, News, Grand Slams, US Open, English, WTA Tour, Angelique Kerber Osaka thrashed Kerber in round one Tuesday, meaning last year's champion will drop out of the world's top 10. ( read original story ...)
Japan has shot down Theresa May’s hopes for a quick trade deal after Brexit
Prime Minister Theresa May and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan Reuters LONDON — Theresa May's hopes for a quick trade deal with Japan after Brexit are set to be dashed as Japanese officials signalled that they are in no rush to enter negotiations ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese executives to meet Prayut in September
The move is part of activities to celebrate the 130th anniversary of Thai-Japanese diplomatic relations and highlight opportunities for investment and business expansion, especially in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Japanese executives are to meet ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. stock futures fall, yen gains after North Korea fires missile over Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures fell almost one percent and the yen jumped to four-month highs against the dollar in early Asian trade on Tuesday after North Korea fired a missile over northern Japan, setting up a tense start to trading for markets in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Business Overview, Which City, What Mindset with Masaru Ikeda – GFA190
This week – we are in Japan! At the Rise conference I got a chance to catch Masaru Ikeda We are in Japan this week! Masaru Ikeda is a popular blogger – yes in English language – about Japan. I met him at the Media area of Rise Conference and was able ... ( read ...
Business leaders to attend state dinner with UK’s May
TOKYO -- Japanese business leaders have been invited to attend a state dinner hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to welcome British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday. Amid mounting concerns over negotiations, led by May, to leave the ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan
No North Korean missile had overflown Japan for years, and the launch came after a strained period on the peninsula Seoul, Aug 29: Nuclear-armed North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan today, South Korea’s military and the Japanese government ... ( read original story ...)
Defending women’s champ Kerber out in 1st round at US Open
The sixth-seeded German is out of the tournament and on her way out of the top 10 after being beaten by Naomi Osaka of Japan 6-3, 6-1 in one of the only completed matches on a rainy Tuesday. Not since Svetlana Kuznetsova lost in the first round in 2005 had ... ( read original story ...
Osaka stuns defending champion Kerber in US Open first round
Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka sent defending champion Angelique Kerber crashing out of the US Open first round on Tuesday, bringing a rare bright spot to a rain-lashed day at Flushing Meadows. As players ran for cover off the outside courts, Osaka's big ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka knocks out defending US Open champion Angelique Kerber
Naomi Osaka recorded the biggest win of her career by knocking out defending champion Angelique Kerber in the first round of the US Open. Kerber has endured a disappointing year after winning at Flushing Meadows last year for her second Grand Slam title. ( read original story ...)
Shiga tops in volunteerism; Osaka finishes in last place: leisure survey
OSAKA – If you’re the kind of person who prioritizes volunteer work, enjoys playing badminton and has an interest in studying, Shiga Prefecture might be your ideal home in Kansai. On the other hand, if education and learning new skills are your top ... ( read original story ...)
Defending champion Kerber knocked out in U.S. Open first round
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Defending champion Angelique Kerber of Germany was knocked out of the U.S. Open in the first round when she lost 6-3 6-1 to Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka on Tuesday. The last defending women's champion to lose in the first round at ... ( read original story ...)
Defending champion Angelique Kerber destroyed by teenager Naomi Osaka in US Open first round
Angelique Kerber suffered another bitterly disappointing result in 2017 as she failed to defend her US Open title after falling at the first hurdle to brilliant teenager Naomi Osaka. Maria Sharapova explains US Open tears after epic win over Simona Halep ... ( read original story ...)