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(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on June 5, 2022 shows Iga Swiatek of Poland poses with the trophy after winning the women's singles champion of the French Open tennis tournament at the Bir-Hakeim bridge in Paris, France. Swiatek won eight titles including the French Open and US Open in 2022 and set the record for the longest 37 winning streak in women's tennis in the 21st century. The 21-year-old finished the season as No.1 in the WTA year-end singles rankings. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

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Yokomine wins Masters GC Ladies

MIKI, Japan - Japan's Sakura Yokomine holds the victor's trophy after winning the Masters GC Ladies at Masters Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Oct. 27, 2013. Yokomine holed out with a three-round total of 12-under-par 204 to win her 21st career victory, after play on Oct. 25 was abandoned and the tournament shortened to 54 holes due to rain.

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Hakuho wins 21st career title at Kyushu tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (back) beats Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu with an underarm throw on the 13th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 25, 2011, capturing his 21st career title.

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Hakuho wins 21st career title at Kyushu tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (R) beats Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu with an underarm throw on the 13th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 25, 2011, capturing his 21st career title.

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Japan vs Belgium in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo celebrates after scoring the opener in the 21st minute of a game against Belgium in the three-nation Kirin Cup tournament at the National Stadium in Tokyo on May 31.

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Japan vs Belgium in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo (C) scores the opener in the 21st minute of a game against Belgium in the three-nation Kirin Cup tournament at the National Stadium in Tokyo on May 31.

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Asashoryu shoots down Hakuho to win 21st Emperor's Cup

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) bowls over newly promoted yokozuna Hakuho to capture his 21st Emperor's Cup on July 22 on the final day at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. Asashoryu came back from an opening-day defeat to win 14 straight bouts and claimed his first title in three tournaments

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Asashoryu wins 5th straight match at Nagoya meet

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (back) topples fourth-ranked maegashira Toyonoshima July 13 to mark his fifth straight match after suffering an upset loss to komusubi Aminishiki on the opening day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Asashoryu stayed one win off the pace in pursuit of his 21st Emperor's Cup.

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(1)Japan win battle over Iceland in England match

MANCHESTER, England - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo scores an equalizer over Iceland goalkeeper Arni Arason in the 21st minute of the opening match of a three-nation tournament at City of Manchester Stadium on May 30. Japan beat Iceland 3-2.

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Takanohana holds Emperor's Cup after 21st championship

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana holds the Emperor's Cup after winning his 21st career championship Jan. 21 at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament as supporters of the Futagoyama stable exult with a cheer of ''Banzai.'' Takanohana defeated rival grand champion Musashimaru in a playoff at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan for his first tourney triumph since September 1998.

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Takanohana maintains lead in New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana (R) shoves ozeki Dejima out of the ring at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 20, maintaining the sole lead with one day left in the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. Takanohana heads into the final day with a perfect 14-0 record in a bid for his 21st tournament victory and first since September 1998.

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Takanohana wins on 1st day of New Year sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Takanohana (R) hauls down komusubi Tochinonada for a win on the opening day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 7. The yokozuna is seeking to lift his 21st Emperor's Cup and end a title drought that stretches back to September 1998.

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Sentoryu makes elite makuuchi division

NAGOYA, Japan - Sentoryu (R), or Henry Miller from St. Louis, Missouri, on June 26 holds a new sumo rankings list for next month's Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The list shows he is to debut in the elite makuuchi division as a No. 13 maegashira. Sentoryu is the first wrestler from the mainland United States to reach the division. On left is Kaio, who takes over the top sekiwake position after winning the summer tournament as a komusubi. He will be listed at sumo's third-highest rank for the 21st time in his career.

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Takanohana opens with win in summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana muscles top maegashira Tochinonada out of the ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 7 to open the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with a win. Takanohana is seeking his 21st makuuchi division championship, and first since September 1998.

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Asashoryu wins 5th straight match at Nagoya meet

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (back) topples fourth-ranked maegashira Toyonoshima July 13 to mark his fifth straight match after suffering an upset loss to komusubi Aminishiki on the opening day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Asashoryu stayed one win off the pace in pursuit of his 21st Emperor's Cup. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu shoots down Hakuho to win 21st Emperor's Cup

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) bowls over newly promoted yokozuna Hakuho to capture his 21st Emperor's Cup on July 22 on the final day at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. Asashoryu came back from an opening-day defeat to win 14 straight bouts and claimed his first title in three tournaments (Kyodo)

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Japan vs Belgium in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo celebrates after scoring the opener in the 21st minute of a game against Belgium in the three-nation Kirin Cup tournament at the National Stadium in Tokyo on May 31. (Kyodo)

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Japan vs Belgium in 3-nation Kirin Cup soccer tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo (C) scores the opener in the 21st minute of a game against Belgium in the three-nation Kirin Cup tournament at the National Stadium in Tokyo on May 31. (Kyodo)

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(1)Japan win battle over Iceland in England match

MANCHESTER, England - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo scores an equalizer over Iceland goalkeeper Arni Arason in the 21st minute of the opening match of a three-nation tournament at City of Manchester Stadium on May 30. Japan beat Iceland 3-2. (Kyodo)

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Sentoryu makes elite makuuchi division

NAGOYA, Japan - Sentoryu (R), or Henry Miller from St. Louis, Missouri, on June 26 holds a new sumo rankings list for next month's Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The list shows he is to debut in the elite makuuchi division as a No. 13 maegashira. Sentoryu is the first wrestler from the mainland United States to reach the division. On left is Kaio, who takes over the top sekiwake position after winning the summer tournament as a komusubi. He will be listed at sumo's third-highest rank for the 21st time in his career.

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Hakuho wins 21st career title at Kyushu tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (back) beats Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu with an underarm throw on the 13th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 25, 2011, capturing his 21st career title. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho wins 21st career title at Kyushu tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (R) beats Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu with an underarm throw on the 13th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 25, 2011, capturing his 21st career title. (Kyodo)

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Olympics: Ikeda finishes tied for 21st in Rio golf

Japan's Yuta Ikeda hits a shot out of the bushes on the 16th hole during the final round of the Rio Olympic men's golf tournament on Aug. 14, 2016. Ikeda shot a 69 to finish in a tie for 21st place on 3-under 281. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Ikeda finishes tied for 21st in Rio golf

Japan's Yuta Ikeda hits a shot out of the bushes on the 16th hole during the final round of the Rio Olympic men's golf tournament on Aug. 14, 2016. Ikeda shot a 69 to finish in a tie for 21st place on 3-under 281. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Ikeda finishes tied for 21st in Rio golf

Japan's Yuta Ikeda hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during the final round of the Rio Olympic men's golf tournament on Aug. 14, 2016. Ikeda shot a 69 to finish in a tie for 21st place on 3-under 281. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Takanohana holds Emperor's Cup after 21st championship

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana holds the Emperor's Cup after winning his 21st career championship Jan. 21 at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament as supporters of the Futagoyama stable exult with a cheer of ''Banzai.'' Takanohana defeated rival grand champion Musashimaru in a playoff at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan for his first tourney triumph since September 1998.

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Takanohana maintains lead in New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana (R) shoves ozeki Dejima out of the ring at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 20, maintaining the sole lead with one day left in the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. Takanohana heads into the final day with a perfect 14-0 record in a bid for his 21st tournament victory and first since September 1998.

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Takanohana wins on 1st day of New Year sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Takanohana (R) hauls down komusubi Tochinonada for a win on the opening day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 7. The yokozuna is seeking to lift his 21st Emperor's Cup and end a title drought that stretches back to September 1998.

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Takanohana opens with win in summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana muscles top maegashira Tochinonada out of the ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 7 to open the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with a win. Takanohana is seeking his 21st makuuchi division championship, and first since September 1998.