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Sumit Nagal had taken to social media on Tuesday to ask the Chinese ambassador to India and the Chinese embassy to intervene on his behalf. Photo: Getty Images

Australian Open

Indian No 1 player gets China visa for grand slam tennis qualifier after appeal

Sumit Nagal thanks Chinese ambassador, Indian ministry after his first application to play in Australian Open playoff in Chengdu is denied.

14 Nov 2025 - 7:33PM

Australian Open

Indian No 1 appeals to China officials after visa denied for grand slam qualifier

12 Nov 2025 - 10:46PM

Australian Open

Sinner, Alcaraz set for South Korea exhibition match ahead of Australian Open

3 Nov 2025 - 3:38PM

ATP

Tennis authorities ‘favouring Sinner, Alcaraz’, says Zverev, echoing Federer

Matching comments made by the 20-time grand slam winner, German says court surfaces in tournaments give an advantage to the top players.

4 Oct 2025 - 8:15PM

World No 3 Alexander Zverev of Germany, seen here beating Valentin Royer of France at the Shanghai Masters, says authorities “want Jannik and Carlos to do well”. Photo: EPA

Horoscopes

Love, health and travel predictions in September 2025, Wood Rooster month

It’s the Dragon’s luckiest month of the year, but those born in the Year of the Pig or Goat may need to watch out.

9 Sep 2025 - 10:54AM

Wimbledon

Sinner beats 2-time defending champion Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon title

The number one-ranked Italian earned his fourth grand slam title overall, beating the Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

14 Jul 2025 - 3:24AM

Wimbledon

Sinner unfazed by French Open collapse as he prepares for Alcaraz rematch

Jannik Sinner says Carlos Alcaraz favourite in men’s singles final at Wimbledon, won’t compare rivalry to big three.

12 Jul 2025 - 11:00PM

Jannik Sinner gets in some practice at the All England Club ahead of his men’s singles final against Carlos Alcaraz. Photo: Reuters

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Sinner crushes Djokovic, setting up final clash with Alcaraz

The world No 1 is through to his fourth successive grand slam title match – and his first at the All England Club.

12 Jul 2025 - 2:35AM

Wimbledon

Alcaraz subdues Fritz to reach third successive Wimbledon final

Carlos Alcaraz battles past Taylor Fritz, waits for winner of Djokovic v Sinner.

11 Jul 2025 - 11:58PM

Wimbledon

Djokovic says he will need ‘best of me’ to beat Sinner in Wimbledon semi-final

The 38-year-old overcomes spirited challenge of Flavio Cobolli to set up a semi-final blockbuster against another Italian on Friday.

10 Jul 2025 - 10:00PM

Wimbledon

Roger Federer’s long-term deals see him become tennis’ first billionaire

Bulk of the Swiss legend’s wealth has come from huge sponsorship deals, as well as an astute investment in a local sneaker brand.

28 Jun 2025 - 8:00PM

Roger Federer, the most successful male player at Wimbledon, in the Royal Box with the Princess of Wales in 2023. Photo: AP

French Open

Alcaraz hails ‘real champion’ mindset after epic French Open win over Sinner

Reigning champion saved three match points in fourth set to complete historic comeback.

9 Jun 2025 - 10:32AM

French Open

Sinner says rivalry with French Open final foe Alcaraz the tonic tennis needs

The 23-year-old Italian beat Novak Djokovic to book a mouth-watering final on Sunday against his main rival, who is defending his crown.

7 Jun 2025 - 10:00PM

Timepieces

7 timepiece moments from March and April 2025

Despite the industry entering uncertain territory amid Trump’s swingeing tariffs, watch aficionados can still count on stylish new pieces from Audemars Piguet, Breguet, MB&F and more.

15 May 2025 - 3:31PM

From left: Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs which may cause watch prices to soar; Roger Federer was spotted wearing the Rolex Land-Dweller prior to Watches & Wonders; MB&F and Eric Giroud release the M.A.D.2. Photos: Reuters, Rolex, Handout

Fashion

From sports shoe to wardrobe staple, the evolution of the white sneaker

From Prada’s sports lines of the 1990s to the rise of athleisure in the 2010s, white sneakers have emerged as a fashion must-have, with Saint Laurent, On, Bottega Veneta and Veja leading the sprint.

4 May 2025 - 5:00AM

White sneakers have become a chic wardrobe staple – as on-screen legend Jane Fonda shows in this campaign for Golden Goose. Photo: Handout

ATP

Madrid Open: Djokovic playing for the ‘older guys’ as new generation takes over

The 37-year-old, the last member of the sport’s ‘Big Four’ still standing, says he is carrying on to bring a ‘positive effect’ to the tour.

25 Apr 2025 - 11:00PM

Timepieces

Watches and Wonders 2025: from thinnest tourbillon to most complicated watch

While expectations for 2025 are not particularly rosy, given the weaker China market and shifting global consumption patterns, top luxury watchmakers are holding little back in Geneva.

3 Apr 2025 - 12:19PM

Rolex

Rolex’s patent-packed Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller is finally here

The new Land-Dweller comes in a 40mm platinum and Rolesor case, or a 36mm 18k Everose gold case set with diamonds – both with the Flat Jubilee integrated bracelet and calibre 7135.

1 Apr 2025 - 6:01AM

Swiss watchmaker Rolex’s newest model, the Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller, packed with patented innovations, debuted at the 2025 edition of Watches and Wonders in Geneva on April 1. Photo: Handout

ATP

Home hero Sinner keen to show his best at ‘special’ season-ending ATP Finals

The world No 1 is favourite for the Turin event after a brilliant but controversial year but strongest rival Carlos Alcaraz will have a say.

8 Nov 2024 - 11:54PM

Millionaires and billionaires

What is Roger Federer up to in retirement? From his Uniqlo deal to charity

Besides launching his first fashion collection with Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson, Federer has attended the Met Gala, performed with Coldplay, and supported the Springboks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup

10 Mar 2024 - 7:00PM

ATP

Sinner stages remarkable comeback to snatch Australian Open title from Medvedev

Italian becomes first winner of the tournament for a decade outside the big three of Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal or Roger Federer, but has to recover from two sets down.

28 Jan 2024 - 9:55PM

Italy’s Jannik Sinner celebrates with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy after defeating Russia’s Daniil Medvedev. Photo: AFP

Icons and Influencers

Who’s football’s ‘sexiest female player’, Alisha Lehmann?

Swiss striker Alisha Lehmann is considered football’s ‘sexiest female player’, but what else do we know about the 24-year-old apart from her team of Women’s Super League club Aston Villa?

10 Dec 2023 - 5:00AM

Alisha Lehmann is a Swiss footballer who plays for Women’s Super League club Aston Villa. Photo: @alishalehmann7/Instagram

ATP

Novak Djokovic finishes ‘one of the best seasons’ with seventh ATP Finals title

World No 1 Djokovic defeats home favourite Jannik Sinner in a ‘very special’ finish to ‘one of the best seasons’ of his life.

20 Nov 2023 - 2:37PM

ATP

Djokovic says Paris Masters win ‘has more weight’ after halting tearful Dimitrov

The Serb reveals ‘challenging circumstances’ after a 97th career title inches him closer to matching Roger Federer’s 103 wins and Jimmy Connors’ record of 109.

6 Nov 2023 - 12:02PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Rolex Shanghai Masters returns, Asia’s biggest tennis tournament

The event is Asia’s most important tennis tournament and will see Shanghai again host the world’s best tennis players, including current Rolex testimonies Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune

28 Sep 2023 - 10:25AM

The Rolex Shanghai Masters tournament is set to return to the professional tennis calendar this October, with the event taking place at the Qizhong Stadium in Shanghai. Photo: Rolex

US Open (tennis)

Record-making Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff steam into US Open semi-finals

Serbian will appear in his 13th US Open semi-final, eclipsing the mark he shared with Roger Federer, while Gauff is first American teenager to reach semi-finals since 2001.

6 Sep 2023 - 9:44AM

Novak Djokovic celebrates winning a point during his singles quarter-final against Taylor Fritz. Photo: Xinhua

Wimbledon

Djokovic, Swiatek begin title quests with easy wins at rain-hit Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is chasing 24th grand slam and seeking to match Roger Federer’s 8 titles at All England Club.

4 Jul 2023 - 9:44AM

International Property

How Dubai became the branded residence capital of the world

Dubai recently overtook South Florida as home of the most branded homes, with Roger Federer, heads of states and Formula One drivers among the buyers flocking into the Middle Eastern market

17 Apr 2023 - 11:20AM

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