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Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Photo taken on Sept. 8, 2014, shows Japan's Kei Nishikori in action against Marin Cilic of Croatia in their U.S. Open final in New York. On April 30, 2026, the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 said on social media that he will retire at the end of the season.

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Uzbek girls dance at world wrestling event in Tashkent

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan - Girls dance during an opening ceremony for the World Wrestling Championships in Uzbekistan's capital of Tashkent in this file photo taken on Sept. 8, 2014. (Photo by Masanori Takei)

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Global debut eyed for seafood boiled in soy sauce

TOKYO, Japan - Hiramatsu Seafoods Co. President Kensuke Hiramatsu has a business meeting with a Thai wholesaler in Bangkok on Sept. 8, 2014. The company from Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, aims to globally expand a distribution network for "tsukudani," a traditional Japanese seafood dish simmered in sweetened soy sauce.

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Hemingway's grandsons visit Cuban village

COJIMAR, Cuba - John Hemingway (R) and Patrick Hemingway, grandsons of noted American author Ernest Hemingway, pose at a fishing village of Cojimar, Cuba, on Sept. 8, 2014, as they visited there to mark the 60th anniversary of their grandfather's Nobel Prize in Literature. The village inspired Ernest Hemingway to write "The Old Man and the Sea." Hemingway, who lived in Cuba for over 20 years, rented a home in the village.

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Uniqlo operator to offer 100 mil. yen bonus to Nishikori

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. Fast Retailing Co., operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain and a sponsor of Nishikori, has decided to pay a 100 million yen bonus to him following his historic run to the U.S. Open final, company officials said Sept. 9.

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Uniqlo operator to offer 100 mil. yen bonus to Nishikori

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori (L) is interviewed after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. Fast Retailing Co., operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain and a sponsor of Nishikori, has decided to pay a 100 million yen bonus to him following his historic run to the U.S. Open final, company officials said Sept. 9.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Croatia's Marin Cilic (front) holds the championship trophy as Japan's Kei Nishikori stands with the runner-up trophy following Cilic's 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014.

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Cilic captures U.S. Open title

NEW YORK, United States - Croatia's Marin Cilic lifts the championship trophy after beating Japan's Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori smiles during a press conference after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori looks down after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori is pictured during a press conference after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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U.S. Open men's singles final

NEW YORK, United States - Photo shows spectators filling the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York during the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament on Sept. 8, 2014. Croatia's Marin Cilic captured the final, defeating Japan's Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Cilic captures U.S. Open title

NEW YORK, United States - Croatia's Marin Cilic (R) and Japan's Kei Nishikori shake hands after Cilic defeated Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3, in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014.

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Cilic captures U.S. Open title

NEW YORK, United States - Croatia's Marin Cilic (R) and Japan's Kei Nishikori pose for photos after Cilic defeated Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3, in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori holds the runner-up trophy after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori is interviewed after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Cilic captures U.S. Open title

NEW YORK, United States - Croatia's Marin Cilic (R) holds up the championship trophy as Japan's Kei Nishikori stands with the runners-up prize after Cilic beat Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori reacts after being defeated by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the U.S. Open men's singles final in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. Nishikori, the first man from Asia to play in a Grand Slam singles final, was beaten 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori serves during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori serves during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori stretches to return a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori defeated in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic in New York on Sept. 8, 2014. World No. 12 Cilic beat eighth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Abe returns to Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and his wife Akie arrive at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 8, 2014, returning from a three-day visit to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

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Abdullah not to accept Afghan presidential election results

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah says he will not accept the results of the presidential election at a press conference in Kabul on Sept. 8, 2014. The country's election officials, under international supervision, have finished recounting more than 8 million ballots cast in the June runoff.

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Harvest moon over Nagoya Castle

NAGOYA, Japan - A harvest moon is seen over the Northwest Turret of Nagoya Castle in the city of Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2014.

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Harvest moon over Nagoya Castle

NAGOYA, Japan - A harvest moon is seen over the tip of the Northwest Turret of Nagoya Castle in the city of Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2014.

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Man cuts rope during harvest festival on Amami-Oshima

AMAMI, Japan - A man wearing a lion mask cuts the rope during the traditional "Honen Odori" festival to pray for a good harvest in the town of Setouchi on Amami-Oshima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 8, 2014.

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Abe's adviser calls for delay to tax hike if economy slows

TOKYO, Japan - Koichi Hamada, a Yale University emeritus professor of economics, is interviewed by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2014. Hamada, a special adviser to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, said the government should put off a further consumption tax hike to 10 percent in 2015 or raise the rate by 1 percentage point per year if the economy stalls.

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Harvest moon in tsunami-hit area

NATORI, Japan - People watch a harvest moon in a coastal area of Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, on Sept. 8, 2014. The area was devastated by the massive tsunami in March 2011.

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Tesla's 'Model S' delivered to customers in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Tesla Motors Inc.'s first electric-powered "Model S" cars are shown in Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2014, prior to being delivered to customers in Japan. The U.S. startup company's model boasts a driving range of over 500 kilometers on a full charge.

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Harvest moon in tsunami-hit area

NATORI, Japan - People watch a harvest moon in a coastal area of Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, on Sept. 8, 2014. The area was devastated by the massive tsunami in March 2011.

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Son of late Japanese political bigwig meets N. Korea's top figure

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Yasunobu Kanemaru (L), the eldest son of the late Shin Kanemaru, a former kingpin of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, shakes hands with North Korea's ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam in Pyongyang on Sept. 8, 2014.

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Chair with built-in pulse sensor developed

TOKYO, Japan - A chair with a built-in pulse sensor is shown to the press in Tokyo Sept. 8, 2014. Developed jointly by researchers at the University of Tokyo and Hiroshima University, the chair can measure heart beat and pulse rates via the chair's backrest even through clothing.

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Son of late Japanese political bigwig meets N. Korea's top figure

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Yasunobu Kanemaru (L), the eldest son of the late Shin Kanemaru, a former kingpin of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and North Korea's ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam, head for their meeting in Pyongyang on Sept. 8, 2014.

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Son of late Japanese political bigwig meets N. Korea's top figure

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Yasunobu Kanemaru (center L), the eldest son of the late Shin Kanemaru, a former kingpin of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and North Korea's ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam (center R), hold talks in Pyongyang on Sept. 8, 2014.

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Son of late Japanese political bigwig meets N. Korea's top figure

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Yasunobu Kanemaru (L), the eldest son of the late Shin Kanemaru, a former kingpin of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and North Korea's ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam, hold talks in Pyongyang on Sept. 8, 2014.

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Meeting in Bangkok to promote exports from central Japan

BANGKOK, Thailand - A business meeting is held at a hotel in Bangkok on Sept. 8, 2014, between Thai food wholesalers and eatery operators and 14 Japanese companies from central Japan, including Aichi and Nagano prefectures, with the aim of boosting exports from the region.

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Huge pillar at Yakushiji tower removed

NARA, Japan - The lower part of central pillar (R) of the national-treasure east pagoda of Yakushiji, a Buddhist temple in Nara, western Japan, is seen after being removed from the center of the pagoda where four support columns (L) are placed on Sept. 8, 2014.

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NTT, Seibu Lions launch mobile video streaming at ballpark

TOKYO, Japan - A demo of the pilot video streaming service at Seibu Dome unveiled by telecommunications giant NTT and Japanese professional baseball team Seibu Lions is shown on Sept. 8, 2014. The new service will enable fans at the ballpark to view the game in action from six different angles on their smartphones or tablets.

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Penguins in Nishikori's hometown

MATSUE, Japan - Penguins in Matsue Vogel Park, an indoor garden in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, walk in costumes featuring Air K, the nickname for a leaping forehand shot of tennis player Kei Nishikori, who hails from Matsue, on Sept. 8, 2014, ahead of his U.S. Open final in New York.

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Penguins in Nishikori's hometown

MATSUE, Japan - Penguins in Matsue Vogel Park, an indoor garden in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, walk in costumes featuring Air K, the nickname for a leaping forehand shot of tennis player Kei Nishikori, who hails from Matsue, on Sept. 8, 2014, ahead of his U.S. Open final in New York.

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World Heritage temple's Phoenix Hall renovated

OSAKA, Japan - The renovated Phoenix Hall of Byoudoin, a Buddhist temple on UNESCO's World Heritage list, is photographed in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 8, 2014, from a Kyodo News helicopter following completion of repair work on the hall's roof tiles.

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Halloween parade begins at Tokyo Disneyland

URAWA, Japan - An annual "Happy Halloween Harvest" parade begins at Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, east of Tokyo, on Sept. 8, 2014, with popular mascot characters like Mickey Mouse and Minnie taking part.

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Central pillar at Yakushiji tower removed

NARA, Japan - The lower part of the central pillar of the national-treasure east pagoda of Yakushiji, a Buddhist temple in Nara, western Japan, is being removed on Sept. 8, 2014, as the pagoda undergoes a full-scale renovation.