Then again, what’s the fun in that. Bajin spent the night before the 2018 U.S. Open in restless sleep as he worried about what Serena Williams might throw at Naomi Osaka, the young star he coached ... ( read original story ...)
Djokovic and Osaka top seeds for U.S. Open
(Reuters) - World number ones and title holders Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka have been named the top seeds for the U.S. Open which starts on Monday in New York. Three-times U.S. Open champion ... ( read original story ...)
Williams-Osaka reverberations felt one year later at U.S. Open
The tenor of that match between Williams — who then was, and currently is, seeking a 24th Grand Slam singles trophy — and Naomi Osaka — whose terrific performance during a 6-2, 6-4 victory largely was ... ( read original story ...)
Defending champs Osaka, Djokovic are No. 1 seeds for U.S. Open
NEW YORK — Defending champions Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic are the No. 1 seeds for singles play in the U.S. Open. Osaka, who beat Serena Williams in last year’s final for her first Grand Slam title ... ( read original story ...)
US OPEN ’19: Osaka, Djokovic return to defend their titles
Like at the Australian Open — but unlike at Wimbledon or the French Open — there are night sessions. 2018 WOMEN'S SINGLES CHAMPION Naomi Osaka of Japan 2018 MEN'S SINGLES CHAMPION Osaka won her first ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka claims No.1 spot, Serena No.8 as US Open seeds are announced
NEW YORK, NY, USA -- Defending champion Naomi Osaka and reigning runner-up Serena Williams both claimed Top 8 positions as the USTA announced the women's singles seedings for the US Open on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Leads Women’s Tennis Association Rankings, Madison Keys Returns to Top-10
Naomi Osaka of Japan maintained the No. 1 spot in the Women’s ... third set of her quarterfinal match against world No. 20 Sofia Kenin of Russia, reports Efe news. Most of the top-10 players held onto ... ( read original story ...)
Man City new signing Ryotaro Meshino set for Hearts loan move after Gamba Osaka farewell
Manchester City's latest signing has been back in his native Japan sorting his visa application ahead of a loan move to Hearts. ( read original story ...)
Osaka leads WTA rankings, Keys returns to top-10
Madrid, Aug 19 (IANS) Naomi Osaka of Japan maintained the No. 1 spot in the Women ... of her quarterfinal match against world No. 20 Sofia Kenin of Russia, reports Efe news. Most of the top-10 players ... ( read original story ...)
24 nations, including U.S. and China, take positive step with signing of Osaka Declaration
One of the Osaka meeting’s more encouraging results ... will help stabilize and stimulate digital trade. This is welcome news. Global trade plays a vitally important role in maintaining ... ( read original story ...)
China hosts Japan, S. Korea ministers in bid to smooth row
“We support Japan and South Korea in taking the chance of the trilateral foreign ministers meeting to have their bilateral talks,” Wang said at a news conference following morning talks. “We hope both ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese princess to visit P.E.I. to celebrate Japan-Canada relations
CHARLOTTETOWN -- Princess Takamado of Japan will visit Prince Edward Island next week as part of the official events to commemorate the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and ... ( read original story ...)
24 hours in Sapporo, Japan
Sapporo, the gateway to northern Japan, may not have quite the same neon-lit hustle and bustle of Tokyo or Osaka, but its scenic surroundings, laid-back pace and distinctive cuisine make it a worthy ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese princess to visit Prince Edward Island to celebrate Japan-Canada relations
CHARLOTTETOWN—Princess Takamado of Japan will visit Prince Edward Island next week as part of the official events to commemorate the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Canada. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s $1.5 Trillion Manager Warns of Global Investing Losses
Japan’s $1.5 trillion Government Pension Investment Fund lost money in equities, fixed-income and currency positions over the last three months, Mizuno said Tuesday in Sacramento, California. ( read original story ...)
Fukushima Radiation Becomes Latest Japan-South Korea Sore Point
(Bloomberg) -- Radiation from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant is becoming the latest source of tension between Japan and South Korea, potentially undercutting Tokyo’s effort to promote the 2020 ... ( read original story ...)