Delray Beach Open tennis

Delray Beach Open tennis

DELRAY BEACH, Florida - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia in the second-round match of the Delray Beach Open tennis event in Delray Beach, Florida, on Feb. 20, 2014. Nishikori bowed out of the competition as he retired from the match due to injury.

Delray Beach Open tennis

Delray Beach Open tennis

DELRAY BEACH, Florida - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia in the second-round match of the Delray Beach Open tennis event in Delray Beach, Florida, on Feb. 20, 2014. Nishikori bowed out of the competition as he retired from the match due to injury.

Nadal advances to 2nd round of U.S. Open

Nadal advances to 2nd round of U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball to Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia during a first-round match of the U.S. Open men's singles in New York on Aug. 31, 2010. The top-seeded Nadal advanced to the second round of the tournament.

Nadal advances to 2nd round of U.S. Open tennis

Nadal advances to 2nd round of U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Rafael Nadal of Spain, the world's No. 1 ranked player, returns a shot in the first round of the U.S. Open men's singles competition in New York on Aug. 31, 2010. The first-seeded Nadal advanced to the second round of the tournament by defeating Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia.

Nadal advances to 2nd round of U.S. Open tennis

Nadal advances to 2nd round of U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Rafael Nadal of Spain, the world's No. 1 ranked player, pumps his fist in the first round of the U.S. Open men's singles competition in New York on Aug. 31, 2010. The first-seeded Nadal advanced to the second round of the tournament by defeating Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia.

S. Korea expresses concern on fishing pact

S. Korea expresses concern on fishing pact

SEOUL, South Korea - Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Han Seung Soo (R) expresses concern to Japanese Ambassador to South Korea Terusuke Terada (L) on Oct. 12 over the move by Japan and Russia to sign an agreement not to allow third countries, including South Korea, to fish in waters around Russian-held islands off Hokkaido claimed by Japan. Han earlier had talks with Russian Ambassador to South Korea Teymuraz Ramishvili.

Nishikori powers into French Open quarterfinals for 1st time

Nishikori powers into French Open quarterfinals for 1st time

Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot to Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili in the fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2015. Nishikori won 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals at Roland Garros for the first time in his career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori powers into French Open quarterfinals for 1st time

Nishikori powers into French Open quarterfinals for 1st time

Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot to Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili in the fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2015. Nishikori won 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals at Roland Garros for the first time in his career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori powers into French Open quarterfinals for 1st time

Nishikori powers into French Open quarterfinals for 1st time

Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot to Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili in the fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2015. Nishikori won 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals at Roland Garros for the first time in his career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori powers into French Open quarterfinals for 1st time

Nishikori powers into French Open quarterfinals for 1st time

Kei Nishikori of Japan hits a volley against Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili in the fourth round of the French Open in Paris on May 31, 2015. Nishikori won 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals at Roland Garros for the first time in his career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori powers into French Open quarterfinals for 1st time

Nishikori powers into French Open quarterfinals for 1st time

Kei Nishikori of Japan hits a backhand to Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili in the fourth round of the French Open in Paris on May 31, 2015. Nishikori won 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals at Roland Garros for the first time in his career. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori powers into French Open quarterfinals for 1st time

Nishikori powers into French Open quarterfinals for 1st time

Kei Nishikori of Japan hits a forehand against Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili in the fourth round of the French Open in Paris on May 31, 2015. Nishikori won 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to set up a quarterfinal match against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori powers into French Open quarterfinals for 1st time

Nishikori powers into French Open quarterfinals for 1st time

Kei Nishikori of Japan waves to the crowd after defeating Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the fourth round of the French Open in Paris on May 31, 2015. Nishikori set up a quarterfinal match against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori cruises into Barcelona 3rd round

Nishikori cruises into Barcelona 3rd round

Defending champion Kei Nishikori of Japan hits a return to Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili during their second-round match of the Barcelona Open in the Spanish city on April 21, 2015. Nishikori won 6-3, 6-4. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori cruises into Barcelona 3rd round

Nishikori cruises into Barcelona 3rd round

Defending champion Kei Nishikori of Japan serves to Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili during their second-round match of the Barcelona Open in the Spanish city on April 21, 2015. Nishikori won 6-3, 6-4. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori cruises into Barcelona 3rd round

Nishikori cruises into Barcelona 3rd round

Defending champion Kei Nishikori of Japan waves to the crowd after defeating Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the Barcelona Open in the Spanish city on April 21, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nadal advances to 2nd round of U.S. Open tennis

Nadal advances to 2nd round of U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Rafael Nadal of Spain, the world's No. 1 ranked player, pumps his fist in the first round of the U.S. Open men's singles competition in New York on Aug. 31, 2010. The first-seeded Nadal advanced to the second round of the tournament by defeating Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia. (Kyodo)

Nadal advances to 2nd round of U.S. Open

Nadal advances to 2nd round of U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball to Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia during a first-round match of the U.S. Open men's singles in New York on Aug. 31, 2010. The top-seeded Nadal advanced to the second round of the tournament. (Kyodo)

Nadal advances to 2nd round of U.S. Open tennis

Nadal advances to 2nd round of U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Rafael Nadal of Spain, the world's No. 1 ranked player, returns a shot in the first round of the U.S. Open men's singles competition in New York on Aug. 31, 2010. The first-seeded Nadal advanced to the second round of the tournament by defeating Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia. (Kyodo)

S. Korea expresses concern on fishing pact

S. Korea expresses concern on fishing pact

SEOUL, South Korea - Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Han Seung Soo (R) expresses concern to Japanese Ambassador to South Korea Terusuke Terada (L) on Oct. 12 over the move by Japan and Russia to sign an agreement not to allow third countries, including South Korea, to fish in waters around Russian-held islands off Hokkaido claimed by Japan. Han earlier had talks with Russian Ambassador to South Korea Teymuraz Ramishvili.