Tennis: Japan Open

Tennis: Japan Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan grimaces in pain after she hurt her left thigh during the third set of the women's singles second-round match against Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands, at the Japan Open tennis championships at Morita Tennis Center Utsubo in the western Japan city of Osaka on October 15, 2025.

Tennis: Japan Open

Tennis: Japan Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan grimaces in pain after she hurt her left thigh during the third set of the women's singles second-round match against Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands, at the Japan Open tennis championships at Morita Tennis Center Utsubo in the western Japan city of Osaka on October 15, 2025.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori sits after losing the first set against Ben Shelton of the United States in a men's singles second-round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 30, 2024. Nishikori retired from the match before the third set due to a right shoulder injury.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Ben Shelton of the United States in a men's singles second-round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 30, 2024. Nishikori retired from the match before the third set due to a right shoulder injury.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Ben Shelton of the United States in a men's singles second-round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 30, 2024. Nishikori retired from the match before the third set due to a right shoulder injury.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Ben Shelton of the United States in a men's singles second-round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 30, 2024. Nishikori retired from the match before the third set due to a right shoulder injury.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Ben Shelton of the United States in a men's singles second-round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 30, 2024. Nishikori retired from the match before the third set due to a right shoulder injury.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Ben Shelton of the United States in a men's singles second-round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 30, 2024. Nishikori retired from the match before the third set due to a right shoulder injury.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Ben Shelton of the United States in a men's singles second-round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 30, 2024. Nishikori retired from the match before the third set due to a right shoulder injury.

China braves in 3rd defeat at Women's Volleyball Nations League

STORY: China braves in 3rd defeat at Women's Volleyball Nations League DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:48 LOCATION: SUWON, South Korea CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of match between China and Serbia STORYLINE: China conceded a third defeat in the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League in Suwon, South Korea on Wednesday, falling to reigning world champions Serbia 13-25, 25-17, 23-25, 20-25. China easily handed the first set over but recovered in the second with superior attacking play and staunch blocking. Outsider hitter Li Yingying was the best scorer for China with 18 points, but it was Serbia's Tijana Boskovic who scored a game-high 25 points. The lead went back and forth several times in the third set. Despite fending off two set points, China failed to turn the tide. The two teams battled neck-and-neck from the beginning of the fourth set, but Serbia established a 15-12 lead and went on to win the match. China, who lost to Poland and Italy last week, will face the Domi

U.S. beats Poland to lead Women's Volleyball Nations League

STORY: U.S. beats Poland to lead Women's Volleyball Nations League DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:47 LOCATION: SUWON, South Korea CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the match between the United States and Poland STORYLINE: The United States defeated Poland 3-2 (17-25, 25-15, 27-25, 28-30, 16-14) in Suwon, South Korea on Wednesday, climbing to the top of the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League with an 8-1 win-loss record. Poland slipped to the second with seven wins and one defeat. The top two in the 16-team table went neck and neck from the beginning, but Poland led the first set in the middle of the game on superior attacking and blocking. The United States took control of the second set and fought off a hard challenge from Poland in the third set with successful spikes from outside hitters Alexandra Frantti and Kelsey Robinson. In the fourth set, the Polish built up a 17-14 lead with successful blocks and dragged the match into the short decider. In the fifth set, the t

Germany beats Dominican Republic at Women's Volleyball Nations League

STORY: Germany beats Dominican Republic at Women's Volleyball Nations League DATELINE: June 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: SUWON, South Korea CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of match venue 2. various of match and audience STORYLINE: Germany beat the Dominican Republic 25-19, 25-18, 18-25, 25-21 in Suwon, South Korea on Tuesday in the opening match of the third and last competition week of the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League. Germany climbed to third place on a 7-2 win-loss record, amassing 19 points. Despite the harsh struggle of Dominica's Brayelin Martinez who scored a game-high 21 points, the Caribbean nation failed to reverse the match. Germany started off on the right foot, but Dominica intensely fought back in the second set, where both sides went neck and neck and leveled the score several times with Germany securing the set with an ace in the end. Dominica led from the start in the third set and seemed to have set the stage for a turnaround, but Germany took control of the fou

Spanish PM introduces third set of anti-crisis measures

STORY: Spanish PM introduces third set of anti-crisis measures DATELINE: Dec. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a market in Barcelona 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): PEDRO SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister 3. various of the press conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): PEDRO SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister 5. various of public transport 6. various of a gas station STORYLINE: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday announced the third package of anti-crisis measures aimed at helping less well-off families combat rising prices. The most important measure is the complete removal of sales tax from essential foodstuffs, such as bread, milk, eggs, flour, cheese, fruit, vegetables, legumes, and cereal for six months, while sales tax on cooking oils and pasta is cut from 10 percent to 5 percent. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): PEDRO SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister "The government has approved various measures aimed at helping families in the face of price rises. Firstly, w

Nishikori reaches U.S. Open 3rd round

Nishikori reaches U.S. Open 3rd round

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during a match against Spain's Pablo Andujar in the second round of the U.S. Open on Aug. 28, 2014, in New York. World No. 11 Nishikori advanced to the third round as world No. 48 Andujar retired at 4-6, 1-6 ahead of the third set.

Nishikori reaches U.S. Open 3rd round

Nishikori reaches U.S. Open 3rd round

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during a match against Spain's Pablo Andujar in the second round of the U.S. Open on Aug. 28, 2014, in New York. World No. 11 Nishikori advanced to the third round as world No. 48 Andujar retired at 4-6, 1-6 ahead of the third set.

Nishikori reaches U.S. Open 3rd round

Nishikori reaches U.S. Open 3rd round

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during a match against Spain's Pablo Andujar in the second round of the U.S. Open on Aug. 28, 2014, in New York. World No. 11 Nishikori advanced to the third round as world No. 48 Andujar retired at 4-6, 1-6 ahead of the third set.

Nishikori reaches U.S. Open 3rd round

Nishikori reaches U.S. Open 3rd round

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during a match against Spain's Pablo Andujar in the second round of the U.S. Open on Aug. 28, 2014, in New York. World No. 11 Nishikori advanced to the third round as world No. 48 Andujar retired at 4-6, 1-6 ahead of the third set.

Wimbledon tennis

Wimbledon tennis

LONDON, United Kingdom - Japan's Kei Nishikori throws his racket after losing the third set in a fourth round men's singles match against Milos Raonic of Canada at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2014. Raonic won 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(4), 6-3, advancing to the quarterfinals.

Japan's Nishikori in action at Wimbledon

Japan's Nishikori in action at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, Britain - Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori shouts after scoring a point during the third set of his match against Kenny de Schepper of France at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club on June 24, 2014.

Wimbledon tennis semifinals

Wimbledon tennis semifinals

LONDON, Britain - Andy Murray of Britain reacts after winning the third set of a men's semifinal singles match against Jerzy Janowicz of Poland at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 5, 2013. Murray won 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3.

Wimbledon tennis 1st round

Wimbledon tennis 1st round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after losing a point during the third set of a first-round men's singles match of the Wimbledon Championships against Steve Darcis of Belgium at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 24, 2013. Darcis won 7-6(4), 7-6(8), 6-4.

Abe on growth strategy

Abe on growth strategy

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announces the government's third set of growth strategy measures in Tokyo on June 5, 2013.

Abe on growth strategy

Abe on growth strategy

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C, and projected on screens) announces the government's third set of growth strategy measures in Tokyo on June 5, 2013.

Abe on growth strategy

Abe on growth strategy

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announces the government's third set of growth strategy measures in Tokyo on June 5, 2013.

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

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.

Japan women fall to Russia in volleyball

Japan women fall to Russia in volleyball

LONDON, Britain - Japan's coach Masayoshi Manabe (R) gives instructions to Saori Sakoda during the third set of a match against Russia in the Olympic women's volleyball tournament at Earls Court, London, on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan lost to Russia 27-25, 25-17, 20-25, 25-19.

Japan Women off to winning start in volleyball

Japan Women off to winning start in volleyball

LONDON, Britain - (From L) Saori Kimura, Yoshie Takeshita, and Erika Araki rejoice after the team scored during the third set of a match against Algeria in the women's Olympic volleyball tournament at Earls Court on July 28, 2012. Japan beat Algeria 3-0.

Japan Women off to winning start in volleyball

Japan Women off to winning start in volleyball

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Yoshie Takeshita and Risa Shinnabe (R) celebrate after the team scored during the third set of a match against Algeria in the women's volleyball tournament at Earls Court at the 2012 Summer Games on July 28, 2012. Japan beat Algeria 3-0.

Serena Williams wins women's singles at Wimbledon

Serena Williams wins women's singles at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Serena Williams of the United States pumps her fist during the third set of the women's singles final against Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on July 7, 2012. Williams captured her fifth Wimbledon title with a 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 victory.

Japan women clinch Olympic volleyball berth

Japan women clinch Olympic volleyball berth

TOKYO, Japan - Players of the Japanese national women's volleyball team (front) celebrate after winning the third set of a game against Serbia at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on May 27, 2012, guaranteeing themselves a spot in this summer's Olympics in London despite a full-sets defeat to Serbia.

Japan women clinch Olympic volleyball berth

Japan women clinch Olympic volleyball berth

TOKYO, Japan - Players of the Japanese national women's volleyball team celebrate after winning the third set of a game against Serbia at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on May 27, 2012, guaranteeing themselves a spot in this summer's Olympics in London despite a full-sets defeat to Serbia.

Japan picks up 3rd win at women's volleyball World Cup

Japan picks up 3rd win at women's volleyball World Cup

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Nana Iwasaka (10) reacts after the team scored during the third set of a match against the Dominican Republic at the women's volleyball World Cup in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 9, 2011. Japan won the match 25-20, 25-19, 25-16 for its third win in five matches, which moved the country up to sixth place in the 12-team, round-robin standings.

Date-Krumm partners Zhang to doubles title at Japan Women's Open

Date-Krumm partners Zhang to doubles title at Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Kimiko Date-Krumm (L) and China's Zhang Shuai hold the winners' trophies after securing the Japan Women's Open doubles title at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 16, 2011. The pair won a third-set tiebreak over top-seeded pair Vania King of the United States and Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova.

Date-Krumm, Zhang win doubles at Japan Women's Open

Date-Krumm, Zhang win doubles at Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Kimiko Date-Krumm (L) and China's Zhang Shuai smile after securing the Japan Women's Open doubles title at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 16, 2011. The pair won a third-set tiebreak over top-seeded pair Vania King of the United States and Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova.

Japan's Nishikori advances to 3rd round in U.S. Open

Japan's Nishikori advances to 3rd round in U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot to Roko Karanusic of Croatia during their second-round match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Aug. 28. Nishikori advances to the third round after Karanusic retired in the third set.

Japan falls to Brazil in women's volleyball quarterfinals

Japan falls to Brazil in women's volleyball quarterfinals

BEIJING, China - Japanese volleyball players in action while trying to defend against a strong spike from Brazil in the third set in the quarterfinals of the women's volleyball tournament of the Beijing Olympics on Aug. 19. (From R to L) are Erika Araki, Yoshie Takeshita (3), Yuko Sano (6) and Miyuki Takahashi.

Japan downs Peru at Women's World Cup

Japan downs Peru at Women's World Cup

SAPPORO, Japan - Japan's Saori Kimura (L) hits a spike during the third set of a game against Peru in Women's World Cup volleyball action in Sapporo on Nov. 9. Japan beat Peru 3-1, getting its Beijing Olympic qualification bid back on track.

Japan suffers 2nd loss at women's world c'ship

Japan suffers 2nd loss at women's world c'ship

NAGOYA, Japan - Rosir Calderon Diaz (12) penetrates the block attempt by Japan's Saori Kimura (12) and Erika Araki (11) during the third set of their second round of the women's world championship at Nagoya Sports Complex on Nov. 8. Japan succumbed to Cuba 25-22, 25-23, 25-22, 25-22 for its second defeat of the tournament.

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

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.

Asagoe clears 1st round at U.S. Open

Asagoe clears 1st round at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Shinobu Asagoe, ranked 94th in the world, defeats Rachel McQuillan of Australia 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in a first round match at the U.S. Open tennis championships Aug. 29. On the second day of the two-week grand slam event, the 24-year-old wowed hundreds of tennis fans with a tense third set which she ultimately won on her third match point.

3rd Honshu-Shikoku expressway opens

3rd Honshu-Shikoku expressway opens

A fleet of yachts sail under the Tatara Grand Bridge on May 1, commemorating the opening of the 10-bridge Setouchi Shimanami-Kaido expressway, the third set of roads and bridges linking Honshu and Shikoku, two of Japan's four main islands.

Tokyo Olympics: Volleyball

Tokyo Olympics: Volleyball

Poland's Bartosz Kurek (6) and Mateusz Bieniek (20) jump to block a spike by Japan's Yuki Ishikawa at match point in the third set of their preliminary-round game in the Tokyo Olympic men's volleyball on July 30, 2021, at Ariake Arena. (Kyodo)(SELECTION) ==Kyodo

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

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)

Japan suffers 2nd loss at women's world c'ship

Japan suffers 2nd loss at women's world c'ship

NAGOYA, Japan - Rosir Calderon Diaz (12) penetrates the block attempt by Japan's Saori Kimura (12) and Erika Araki (11) during the third set of their second round of the women's world championship at Nagoya Sports Complex on Nov. 8. Japan succumbed to Cuba 25-22, 25-23, 25-22, 25-22 for its second defeat of the tournament. (Kyodo)

Japan downs Peru at Women's World Cup

Japan downs Peru at Women's World Cup

SAPPORO, Japan - Japan's Saori Kimura (L) hits a spike during the third set of a game against Peru in Women's World Cup volleyball action in Sapporo on Nov. 9. Japan beat Peru 3-1, getting its Beijing Olympic qualification bid back on track. (Kyodo)

Japan's Nishikori advances to 3rd round in U.S. Open

Japan's Nishikori advances to 3rd round in U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot to Roko Karanusic of Croatia during their second-round match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Aug. 28. Nishikori advances to the third round after Karanusic retired in the third set. (Kyodo)

Hibino against Petkovic in Wimbledon 1st round

Hibino against Petkovic in Wimbledon 1st round

Nao Hibino of Japan returns a shot against Andrea Petkovic of Germany in a first-round match at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 28, 2016. Their match was suspended in the third set due to rain. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Hibino against Petkovic in Wimbledon 1st round

Hibino against Petkovic in Wimbledon 1st round

Nao Hibino of Japan celebrates after winning a point against Andrea Petkovic of Germany in a first-round match at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 28, 2016. Their match was suspended in the third set due to rain. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Volleyball: Japan finishes with straight sets victory over France

Volleyball: Japan finishes with straight sets victory over France

Takaaki Tomimatsu (C) of Japan spikes the ball in the third set of a match against France in the Rio de Janeiro Olympic qualifiers at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on June 5, 2016. Japan, already out of contention to qualify to the Games, won 3-0 to close out the tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Volleyball: Japan's Olympic hopes fade after 3rd loss

Volleyball: Japan's Olympic hopes fade after 3rd loss

Seyed Mohammad Mousavi Eraghi (6 in white) celebrates Iran's block point against Yuki Ishikawa (11 in black) of Japan in the third set of a match in the Olympic men's volleyball final qualifying tournament at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on June 1, 2016. Iran won 25-20, 19-25, 25-22, 27-25 for its third win in four matches, while Japan fell to 1-3 in the eight-team, round-robin tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo