Tears and cheers as Matsuyama’s Masters victory thrills Japan

Thrilled Japanese fans welcomed Hideki Matsuyama’s historic Masters victory on Monday, with broadcasters close to tears and the country’s prime minister hailing the win as a bright spot during the pandemic. “Matsuyama Masters” trended on Twitter after the 29-year-old earned himself a place in history by becoming the first Japanese man to capture a major […]

Thrilled Japanese fans welcomed Hideki Matsuyama’s historic Masters victory on Monday, with broadcasters close to tears and the country’s prime minister hailing the win as a bright spot during the pandemic.

“Matsuyama Masters” trended on Twitter after the 29-year-old earned himself a place in history by becoming the first Japanese man to capture a major golf title.

“Matsuyama opens the door of history,” declared the Asahi Shimbun newspaper.

In Japan, the one-stroke victory came early on Monday morning, with some broadcasters carrying live footage of his final round 73 that saw him finish on 10-under par.