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· Ryan General
Rising Tennis Star From Japan to Face Serena Williams in the U.S. Open Final
Naomi Osaka rose to international prominence last year after defeating U.S. Open defending champion Angelique Kerber in the very first round through a stellar upset. Now, the 20-year-old rising tennis star is shooting for the very title herself as she takes on six-time champion…
· Carl Samson
Tennis Pro Nick Kyrgios Fined $17,000 for ‘Jerking Off’ a Water Bottle
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been fined £13,190 ($17,500) over an obscene gesture involving a water bottle this weekend. Kyrgios, 23, was caught miming the act of masturbation with the plastic container at the Queen’s Club Championships in London during a match he…
· Ryan General
Tennis Troll Challenges Australia’s Top-Ranked Player to a Match on Twitter
An Asian American Twitter user/tennis fan has been persistently badgering Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios on social media to challenge him to a one-on-one tennis match. Sen Chao of Sacramento, California has called upon the top-ranked player in Australia (24th in the world),…
· Bryan Ke
Haitian-Japanese Tennis Player Naomi Osaka Defeats Her Idol Serena Williams at Miami Open 2018
Haitian-Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka, who is currently representing Japan, finally competed against her idol Serena Williams, and defeated her in their first match. A lot of tennis fans were probably surprised by Osaka’s 6-3 win in the first round and 6-2 in the second at…
· Ryan General
Blister Forces Tennis Star Hyeon Chung to Forfeit the Australian Open
After a phenomenal run at the 2018 Australian Open, the South Korean “Professor” was forced to end his campaign in Melbourne, Australia via a painful finish. South Korea’s tennis star Hyeon Chung, who has been dubbed by foreign media as the “Killer of Giants” and an icon in the…
· Ryan General
He Played Tennis Because of an Eye Disorder, Now He’s the First Korean in a Grand Slam Quarter Final
There is no stopping 21-year-old Hyeon “the Professor” Chung in Melbourne, Australia. After delivering an impressive upset in defeating six-time champion Novak Djokovic during the Australian Open on Monday, South Korean Hyeon Chung went on to prove his mettle by defeating…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Tennis Star Schools Reporter Who Ignored That She’s Half Black
Tennis star Naomi Osaka, 20, kept a reporter in check after throwing her a question that neglected her Haitian roots. Upon winning the third round of the Australian Open against Ashleigh Barty (6-4, 6-2) on Jan. 20, Osaka spoke to a male reporter who wanted to know what her…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Retired Japanese Tennis Star Harvests Clams in Freezing Water, Reminds You to Never Give Up
Meet Matsuoka Shuzo. He’s a retired tennis-player-turned-motivational-life-coach known throughout the world for his inspirational quotes and videos.
· Editorial Staff
Brazilian Tennis Player Fined $1,500 For Doing Racist ‘Slant Eyes’ During Game Against Japan
Brazilian tennis player Guilherme Clezar was fined £1,100 ($1,487) by the International Tennis Federation after a racist gesture was caught on video during a game. Essa foi a reação de Guilherme Clezar quando um juiz de linha errou uma marcação contra o brasileiro.…
· Ryan General
Chinese Pro Tennis Player Goes Public With Horrific United Airlines Experience
[Update 6-8-17 8:35 p.m. PST] We’ve reached out to United via Twitter for a statement and this is what was sent to us. “We are speaking with the passenger directly. Due to the customer’s privacy, we are unable to provide too much information at this time.”
· Ryan General
Japanese Table Tennis Heartthrob Marries Taiwanese Boyfriend
Japanese table tennis Olympian Ai Fukuhara, who has captured millions of hearts in China and other parts of the world, is now officially married to her Taiwanese boyfriend and fellow Olympic player Chiang Hung-chieh. Fukuhara has previously confirmed their wedding plans after…
· Max Chang
Why Badminton is Way More Badass Than Tennis Ever Will Be
In the West, badminton is seen as a backyard sport played during BBQs and social events. In other parts of the world however, particularly in Asia and Europe, it’s a professional sport that packs stadiums during major competitions. Badminton is the second most popular sport in…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka Wins U.S. Open Match Quickly So Kobe Bryant and Colin Kaepernick Won’t ‘Sit in the Sun Too Long’
Women’s Singles Grand Slam Champion Naomi Osaka showed great form on Thursday as she breezed through her match at the U.S. Open. The Japanese Haitian tennis star advanced to the third round of the tournament after defeating Magda Linette 6-2, 6-4.
· Ryan General
Awkwafina Fails the Keto Diet After 1 Day Getting in Shape for ‘Shang-Chi’
Awkwafina recently shared how she attempted to try out a popular diet trend but could not stand it for more than a day. The actress recently shared in an interview with Women’s Health that she tried out some wellness fads and diets along with some exercise in preparation for her…
· Ryan General
Filipina-Korean Actress Cast as Batgirl in the DC Film ‘Birds of Prey’
Ella Jay Basco, a young Filipina-Korean actress, is playing Batgirl in the upcoming DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film “Birds of Prey”. Officially titled “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)”, the Warner Bros’ movie will be a Harley Quinn spinoff…
· Ryan General
Fans Figured Out the Hidden Meaning of Randall Park’s Band in ‘Always Be My Maybe’
Netflix romantic comedy “Always Be My Maybe” is chock full of awesomeness thanks to the witty writing by the film’s co-stars/co-writers Ali Wong and Randall Park. Among the movie’s memorable parts include the scenes with Park’s fictional band “Hello Peril,” which gifted viewers…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka Suffers Stunning Loss at Miami Open to World No. 27 Hsieh Su-Wei
World No. 27 seed Hsieh Su-Wei pulled off a stunning upset at the Miami Open on Saturday by defeating the current World No. 1, tennis star Naomi Osaka. Hsieh of Chinese-Taipei used her unorthodox style to defeat the Japanese-Haitian superstar athlete in three absorbing sets 4-6,…
· Carl Samson
Naomi Osaka Posted a Stranger’s Marriage Proposal on Twitter and the Replies are Life
Naomi Osaka had a good laugh this week after receiving a marriage proposal in her DMs. On Tuesday, the 21-year-old tennis star tweeted a screenshot of a direct message from a stranger on Instagram, who appears to be on a quest for a wife.
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka Loses Her First Match Since Splitting With Coach Sascha Bajin
Professional tennis player Naomi Osaka experienced her first loss more than a week after announcing her surprising split from coach Sascha Bajin. The 21-year-old Japanese-Haitian tennis player lost to Kristina Mladenovic by 6-3, 6-3 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships,…
· Bryan Ke
Naomi Osaka Shocks Fans After Announcing Split with Coach Sascha Bajin
Many fans were probably surprised to hear that Haitian-Japanese professional tennis player Naomi Osaka will no longer be working with her coach Sascha Bajin just weeks after winning the 2019 Australian Open. Osaka made the announcement on Monday on her Twitter account.