Japan celebrates Osaka’s ground-breaking triumph

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan celebrated Naomi Osaka’s victory over Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final, with fans putting her stunning success down to a steely focus and humble attitude as much as ... ( read original story ...)

Death toll rises to nearly 40 in Japan earthquake

The death toll has hit 39 from a powerful earthquake that struck the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido last week, authorities said Sunday. One person remained missing in the hard-hit town of ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka beats Serena to win first Grand Slam title

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam singles title when she beat Serena Williams 6-2 6-4 in the U.S. Open final on Saturday. Osaka, 20, prevailed ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka beats Serena to win U.S. Open title

Naomi Osaka won the U.S. Open to become the first Grand Slam champion from Japan, beating Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4 after the American was penalized one game for a third code violation. Williams was gi... ( read original story ...)