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Naomi Osaka drops US citizenship to choose Japanese Nationality for this reason

Naomi Osaka
After months of rumors, it seems that tennis star Naomi Osaka will push through with plans to pursue a Japanese citizenship. According to Japanese public TV station NHK, the move is said to be in preparation for Osaka’s attempt to enter the 2020 Olympics...

Why Naomi Osaka wants so much to win the gold in the Olympics in Japan

Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka is about to start her run in Paris where she will try to win her 3rd consecutive slam on a surface that she used to struggle, at least before. The Japanese has always stated that winning slams is her main objective and that...

Tomic too busy to play the Olympics

Bernard Tomic didn’t like to be put on notice by the Australian Olympic Committee to withdraw from the games. What happened? Australia's Olympic chef de mission, Kitty Chiller, defined as “appalling” the behavior of Bernard Tomic during the tournament in Madrid when he gave up a...

Kyrgios attacked by the Australian Olympic team boss Kitty Chiller

Nick Kyrgios keeps on struggling after sending “ill-advised tweets”. The Young Australian is definitely improving his behavior, but every now and then Nick loses his cool on the social media. After Kitty Chiller expressed her doubts about Tomic and Kyrgios’ behavior, and Nick attacked Chiller...

Why Nadal should be the flag bearer for Spain

Rafael Nadal may be the chosen one.  According to Spanish Olympic Committee President, Alejandro Blanco the Spanish Legend should be the Olympic flag bearer. Mr. Blanca thiks that Rafa deserves to represents the country also because he has been unfairly accused of doping by recent allegations...

Why Federer is excited about playing the Olympics

Roger Federer will play (probably) the last Olympics of his great career this year in Rio. The Swiss Maestro has already won a gold medal in doubles with Stan Wawrinka in Beijing 2008 and he would be delighted to win the gold also in...

I have talked to Federer about the Olympics, but… WAWRINKA

There is a lot of uncertainty about who is playing what at the upcoming Olympic games in Rio. Every player that represents his or her country is in theory entitled to play 3 competitions (singles, doubles and mixed), but that would be tough for...

Federer will not play mixed doubles with Hingis at the Olympics

Roger Federer and Martina Hingis are the two Swiss living legends and it would be fantastic seeing them partnering at the Olympic Games in Rio. However, Roger is doubtful about that for practical reasons. Federer:  She approached me, but… "She has approached me and I've said...

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