Naomi Osaka might be more comfortable on grass courts these days but she will once again leave Wimbledon in the third round after a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 loss to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka starts strong but slips as Pavlyuchenkova turns tide
But the old rhythm ebbed away, and Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova stormed back to win 3-6 6-4 6-4.It's been more than four years since Osaka last lifted a major — the 2021 Australian Open — a ... ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon 2025: Naomi Osaka eliminated in third round by Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
In the midst of her best Wimbledon run since 2018, Naomi Osaka came up short. Osaka was eliminated in the third round of the tournament Friday in a match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka fades, bounced from Wimbledon by Pavlyuchenkova
Naomi Osaka will once again leave Wimbledon in the third round after a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 loss to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s early dominance fades against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova’s comeback
Naomi Osaka, back at Wimbledon without the trappings of a top-ranked player, looked every bit the Grand Slam great for a set on July 4. But the old rhythm ebbed away, and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka out of Wimbledon as Pavlyuchenkova battles back
Osaka was in a strong position after taking the first set, but her bid to finally make the last 16 imploded as Pavlyuchenkova mounted a comeback. ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon: GB’s Kartal faces Parry, Osaka serving to stay in match
Watch live coverage from day five of Wimbledon featuring Emma Raducanu vs Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz, Sonay Kartal and Cameron Norrie. ( read original story ...)
Pavlyuchenkova battles past Osaka in three sets to make Wimbledon last 16
WIMBLEDON -- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova returned to the second week of Wimbledon for the first time in nine years, overcoming Naomi Osaka 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a thrilling 2-hour, 3-minute third-round clash ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to begin test mining rare-earth mud from seabed in early 2026
Japan will begin test mining for rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed off Minamitori Island, some 1,900 kilometres (1,180 miles) southeast of Tokyo, in January next year, the head of the ... ( read original story ...)
Sales of cooling goods picking up in Japan amid sweltering heat
Intense summer heat in Japan is prompting more people to buy items to prevent heat stroke and heat exhaustion, ranging from parasols for children to workwear with built-in cooling functions. Ogawa Co. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end flat amid caution over Japan-US tariff talks
Tokyo stocks ended flat Friday, capped by caution over the outlook for Japan-U.S. tariff talks after President Donald Trump said his ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo and Kyoto feature among top ‘noctourism’ destinations
Tokyo and Kyoto are top cities for “noctourism,” or nighttime tourism, among more than 100 major cities worldwide, according to a recent report by U.K. travel company Travelbag. ( read original story ...)
Regular Sexual Activity Linked to Fewer Genitourinary-Related Symptoms in Menopause
Regular sexual activity is associated with a lower prevalence of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)-related symptoms, according to a study published online June 25 in Menopause. Yoshikazu Sato, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Day celebrated at World Expo in Osaka
World Expo in Osaka, western Japan, celebrated Japan Day on Thursday, with a presentation combining traditional and contemporary performing arts. ( read original story ...)
“An injustice is happening” – Naomi Osaka heartbroken as father’s home country of Haiti suffers major rise in gang violence
Naomi Osaka shared her emotions about the violence going in Haiti at the moment, a country she shares a deep history with. ( read original story ...)
News in Easy English: Two women save teenager who collapsed on Tokyo train
Two women acted quickly and saved a teenager who collapsed on a Tokyo train on May 8.On June 29, they were thanked by the Tokyo Fire Departme・・・ ... ( read original story ...)