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Nishikori aims for semifinals at all 4 Grand Slam events

BRADENTON, United States - Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori, who is now ranked fifth in the world, practices at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, on Dec. 27, 2014. Nishikori's first action in 2015 will be in Australia at the Brisbane International, starting from Jan. 4, as a warm-up for the Australian Open, starting in Melbourne on Jan. 19.

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Nishikori aims for semifinals at all 4 Grand Slam events

BRADENTON, United States - Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori, who is now ranked fifth in the world, smiles during public practice at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, on Dec. 27, 2014. Nishikori's first action in 2015 will be in Australia at the Brisbane International, starting from Jan. 4, as a warm-up for the Australian Open, starting in Melbourne on Jan. 19.

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Asada withdraws from Grand Prix Final

NARITA, Japan - Vancouver Olympic figure skating silver medalist Mao Asada arrives at Narita airport east of Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2011, as she hastily returned to Japan after withdrawing from the Grand Prix Final in Canada because her mother Kyoko is in a critical condition. Asada's 48-year-old mother is suffering from visceral disease, according to her management company IMG.

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Nishikori eyeing Grand Slam title in new season

Japan's Kei Nishikori holds a public practice at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, on Dec. 28, 2015. Nishikori is looking to leave his mark with a Grand Slam title in 2016 as he seeks a quick return to the world top five, telling reporters, "Producing good results in big tournaments like Grand Slams will be important." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori aims for semifinals at all 4 Grand Slam events

BRADENTON, United States - Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori, who is now ranked fifth in the world, practices at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, on Dec. 27, 2014. Nishikori's first action in 2015 will be in Australia at the Brisbane International, starting from Jan. 4, as a warm-up for the Australian Open, starting in Melbourne on Jan. 19. (Kyodo)

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Nishikori aims for semifinals at all 4 Grand Slam events

BRADENTON, United States - Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori, who is now ranked fifth in the world, smiles during public practice at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, on Dec. 27, 2014. Nishikori's first action in 2015 will be in Australia at the Brisbane International, starting from Jan. 4, as a warm-up for the Australian Open, starting in Melbourne on Jan. 19. (Kyodo)

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Asada withdraws from Grand Prix Final

NARITA, Japan - Vancouver Olympic figure skating silver medalist Mao Asada arrives at Narita airport east of Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2011, as she hastily returned to Japan after withdrawing from the Grand Prix Final in Canada because her mother Kyoko is in a critical condition. Asada's 48-year-old mother is suffering from visceral disease, according to her management company IMG. (Kyodo)

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Basketball: Japanese teenager moving forward with NBA aspirations

Sixteen-year-old Japanese Chikara Tanaka, seen as an NBA-ready talent, is interviewed at his training ground at the IMG Academy in Florida where he has been based since this summer. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori eyeing Masters title in new season

Japan's Kei Nishikori works out at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, on Dec. 27, 2016. Nishikori is looking to win one of ATP Masters tournaments in the year 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori eyeing Masters title in new season

Japan's Kei Nishikori works out at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, on Dec. 27, 2016. Nishikori is looking to win one of ATP Masters tournaments in the year 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo