Category: Japan
Raonic-Nishikori rivalry could be the next Sampras-Agassi, Federer-Nadal
In the decisive fourth set of the Wimbledon round of 16, Kei NIshikori got all returns back. He pinned Milos … Continue reading Raonic-Nishikori rivalry could be the next Sampras-Agassi, Federer-Nadal
Milos Raonic: a Giant Awakens in Asia
When Milos Raonic came to the Rakuten Japan Open in 2010, few tennis fans knew about him. With his “big … Continue reading Milos Raonic: a Giant Awakens in Asia
Juan Martin del Potro: The King of Cool
—text and photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media — Juan Martin del Potro is sort of like the Elvis of … Continue reading Juan Martin del Potro: The King of Cool
Fighting spirit: despite bad back, Kei Nishikori refuses to back down
—- Kei Nishikori comments after losing Rakuten Japan Open quarterfinal to Nicolas Almagro: “In the end, my back was so … Continue reading Fighting spirit: despite bad back, Kei Nishikori refuses to back down
The Acrobatics of Air Kei — Nishikori soars at Rakuten Japan Open tennis
Kei Nishikori is a joy to watch. He soars through the air like a Japanese manga hero. But he … Continue reading The Acrobatics of Air Kei — Nishikori soars at Rakuten Japan Open tennis
TENNIS: Nishikori vs Nishikori, portrait of an athlete’s internal struggle
Kei Nishikori is Japan’s best male tennis player ever, and he’s capable of challenging the world’s top players. He also … Continue reading TENNIS: Nishikori vs Nishikori, portrait of an athlete’s internal struggle
TENNIS: fun shots of giants, dwarfs, and conjoined twins at Japan Open 2011
See the full gallery on Posterous -Mardy Fish shows why tennis can be a dangerous sport for men -Conjoined twins … Continue reading TENNIS: fun shots of giants, dwarfs, and conjoined twins at Japan Open 2011
Andy Murray wins Japan Open 2011 over Nadal
more Japan Open tennis photos by Christopher Johnson at http://www.flickr.com/globalite See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading Andy Murray wins Japan Open 2011 over Nadal
Rafael Nadal, the Dragonball of tennis
See more photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/globalite/sets/72157625105179960/ Read more: http://www.cnngo.com/tokyo/play/rafael-nadal-dragon-ball-tennis-216638#ixzz12Vz8232h Chinese version at http://www.cnngo.com/zh-hant/tokyo/play/rafael-nadal-dragon-ball-tennis-416336 Rafael Nadal: The ‘Dragon Ball’ of tennis Rafael Nadal reveals … Continue reading Rafael Nadal, the Dragonball of tennis