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Sony Open tennis

MIAMI, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria in a third-round men's singles match at the Sony Open tennis competition in Miami, Florida, on March 23, 2014. Nishikori won 7-6 (1), 7-5, reaching the Round of 16 for the third straight year.

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Sony Open tennis

MIAMI, United States - Japan' Kei Nishikori reacts after beating Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria 7-6 (1), 7-5 in a third-round men's singles match at the Sony Open tennis competition in Miami, Florida, on March 23, 2014. Nishikori reached the Round of 16 for the third straight year.

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Sony Open tennis

MIAMI, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria in a third-round men's singles match at the Sony Open tennis competition in Miami, Florida, on March 23, 2014. Nishikori won 7-6 (1), 7-5, reaching the Round of 16 for the third straight year.

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Japan whips S. Korea to win women's volleyball bronze

LONDON, Britain - Japan's coach Masayoshi Manabe raises his fist after his team scored a point during the third set of the women's volleyball bronze medal match against South Korea at Earls Court at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 11, 2012. Japan beat South Korea in straight sets 25-22, 26-24, 25-21, claiming their first medal since taking the bronze at the 1984 Los Angeles Games.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori acknowledges the crowd after overpowering Frenchman Florent Serra in straight sets in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori celebrates after overpowering Frenchman Florent Serra in straight sets in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Japan holds off S. Korea to book 2nd-round berth

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the Japanese volleyball team celebrate after beating South Korea in a first-round match at the women's volleyball world championship in Tokyo on Nov. 4. Japan defeated arch-rival S. Korea 3-1 to notch its third straight win and secure a spot in the second round of the championship.

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Japan holds off S. Korea to book 2nd-round berth

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Miyuki Takahashi (R) spikes during the third set of a first-round match at the women's volleyball world championship against South Korea in Tokyo on Nov. 4. Japan defeated arch-rival S. Korea 3-1 to notch its third straight win and secure a spot in the second round of the championship.

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Hakuho wins 3rd straight match at Nagoya tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Hakuho (L) wins his third straight match by pushing Russian Roho (R) out of the ring at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 12.

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Japan off to stellar start at women's World Cup

NAGOYA, Japan - Defending champion Japan got off to a flying start May 20 with a 6-1 victory over the United States in its bid for a third straight title at the women's wrestling World Cup. Photo shows Kyoko Hamaguchi, who won the bronze medal in Athens, dominating former world champion Kristie Marano in a match at 72 kg at Inaei sports center in Nagoya.

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(2)Obata advances to 2nd round in women's single in Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Japan's Saori Obata reacts after defeating 24th seed Alexandra Stevenson of the United States in straight sets in a first-round match at the Wimbledon Championships on June 24. ''My goal for this year was to pass the first round (at a Grand Slam event) so I'm very happy,'' said Obata, who made her third appearance at a Grand Slam event.

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Hingis shows off juggling skills with tennis balls

Second-seed Martina Hingis of Switzerland, fresh off her third straight Australian Open victory last month, shows off her juggling skills while Germany's Steffi Graf takes a time-out during their quarterfinal match Feb. 5. Hingis beat Graf 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.

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Japan off to stellar start at women's World Cup

NAGOYA, Japan - Defending champion Japan got off to a flying start May 20 with a 6-1 victory over the United States in its bid for a third straight title at the women's wrestling World Cup. Photo shows Kyoko Hamaguchi, who won the bronze medal in Athens, dominating former world champion Kristie Marano in a match at 72 kg at Inaei sports center in Nagoya. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho wins 3rd straight match at Nagoya tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Hakuho (L) wins his third straight match by pushing Russian Roho (R) out of the ring at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 12. (Kyodo)

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Japan holds off S. Korea to book 2nd-round berth

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the Japanese volleyball team celebrate after beating South Korea in a first-round match at the women's volleyball world championship in Tokyo on Nov. 4. Japan defeated arch-rival S. Korea 3-1 to notch its third straight win and secure a spot in the second round of the championship. (Kyodo)

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Japan holds off S. Korea to book 2nd-round berth

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Miyuki Takahashi (R) spikes during the third set of a first-round match at the women's volleyball world championship against South Korea in Tokyo on Nov. 4. Japan defeated arch-rival S. Korea 3-1 to notch its third straight win and secure a spot in the second round of the championship. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Kuroki defends WBC minimumweight title

Yuko Kuroki of Japan celebrates with her trophy after beating Nancy Franco of Mexico in the WBC women's minimumweight title match in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Dec. 20, 2015. Kuroki defended her title for the third straight time with a 3-0 unanimous decision. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Kuroki defends WBC minimumweight title

WBC women's minimumweight champion Yuko Kuroki of Japan (R) delivers a punch to challenger Nancy Franco of Mexico during the seventh round of their title match in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Dec. 20, 2015. Kuroki defended her title for the third straight time with a 3-0 unanimous decision. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Volleyball: Japan down Kenya for 3rd win at Women's World Cup

Sarina Koga (8) of Japan spikes in the first set of a Women's World Cup volleyball match against Kenya at Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2015. Japan defeated Kenya in straight sets for its third win at the tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(2)Obata advances to 2nd round in women's single in Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Japan's Saori Obata reacts after defeating 24th seed Alexandra Stevenson of the United States in straight sets in a first-round match at the Wimbledon Championships on June 24. ''My goal for this year was to pass the first round (at a Grand Slam event) so I'm very happy,'' said Obata, who made her third appearance at a Grand Slam event.

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Tennis: U.S. Open

Japan's Naomi Osaka (facing camera) watches American Coco Gauff (R) giving an interview after their third round match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Aug. 31, 2019. Osaka defeated the 15-year-old in straight sets.

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Tennis: Osaka eliminated in U.S. Open 3rd round

Naomi Osaka of Japan returns a shot during her third-round match against Kaia Kanepi of Estonia at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 2, 2017. Kanepi won 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, eliminating the 19-year-old Osaka for the second straight year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Osaka eliminated in U.S. Open 3rd round

Naomi Osaka of Japan returns a shot during her third-round match against Kaia Kanepi of Estonia at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 2, 2017. Kanepi won 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, eliminating the 19-year-old Osaka for the second straight year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori beats Chung in French Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori acknowledges the crowd after defeating Hyeon Chung of South Korea 7-5, 6-4, 6-7(4), 0-6, 6-4 in a French Open third-round match in Paris on June 4, 2017, advancing to the round of 16 for the third straight year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori beats Chung in French Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori pumps his fist after defeating Hyeon Chung of South Korea 7-5, 6-4, 6-7(4), 0-6, 6-4 in a French Open third-round match in Paris on June 4, 2017, advancing to the round of 16 for the third straight year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori beats Chung in French Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori acknowledges the crowd after defeating Hyeon Chung of South Korea 7-5, 6-4, 6-7(4), 0-6, 6-4 in a French Open third-round match in Paris on June 4, 2017, advancing to the round of 16 for the third straight year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Murray defeats Wawrinka in ATP World Tour Finals

Andy Murray of Britain returns a shot against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland in a Group A match at the ATP World Tour Finals tournament in London on Nov. 18, 2016. Murray beat Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2 for his third straight win. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Murray defeats Wawrinka in ATP World Tour Finals

Andy Murray of Britain celebrates after winning the first set of a Group A match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland at the ATP World Tour Finals tournament in London on Nov. 18, 2016. Murray beat Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2 for his third straight win. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hingis shows off juggling skills with tennis balls

Second-seed Martina Hingis of Switzerland, fresh off her third straight Australian Open victory last month, shows off her juggling skills while Germany's Steffi Graf takes a time-out during their quarterfinal match Feb. 5. Hingis beat Graf 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. ==Kyodo