The former interpreter to Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty on Tuesday to stealing nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball star to pay off illegal gambling debts.Mizuhara, 39, had worked for Ohtani as an interpreter since the Japanese star joined the Los Angeles Angels six years ago, setting up a bank account for Ohtani in Arizona, the eventual source of wire transfers by Mizuhara to the illegal gambling operation, US Attorney Martin Estrada said.
Novak Djokovic’s departure from the French Open due to injury means Sinner will rise above the Serbian to the top of the rankings on Monday.
The former Ireland defender turned interim coach will take his team to Portugal next Tuesday.