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Canada News.Net
5 days ago
- Sport
- Canada News.Net
Stefanos Tsitsipas splits with coach Goran Ivanisevic
(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images) Stefanos Tsitsipas announced a split with coach Goran Ivanisevic on Thursday after less than two months together. Their partnership began on May 29 following Tsitsipas' second-round exit at the French Open. 'Working with Goran Ivanisevic was brief but an intense experience and a truly valuable chapter in my journey,' the Greek player posted on Instagram. 'I'm thankful for the time, effort and energy he dedicated to me and my team.' Tsitsipas, 26, was ranked as high as No. 3 in the world in August 2021 but has slipped to No. 29. He is 19-13 this season, including his 12th career ATP Tour title in the hard courts of Dubai in February. During his time with Ivanisevic, Tsitsipas lost in the second round at Halle and the first round at Wimbledon, where he retired with a back injury. 'As we are now following our separate ways, I have only respect for Goran -- not just for what he's achieved in tennis, but also for who he is as a person,' Tsitsipas said. 'I wish him nothing but the very best moving forward.' Ivanisevic, 53, is a former Wimbledon champion (2001) who coached Novak Djokovic for six seasons (2019-24). Tsitsipas, a two-time Grand Slam finalist, is scheduled to compete at the ATP 1000 tournament in Toronto starting Sunday.
Cision Canada
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
2025 'Shanghai Summer' Kicks Off, Inviting Global Travelers to a Premier Urban Experience
SHANGHAI, July 9, 2025 /CNW/ -- Shanghai has launched the 2025 "Shanghai Summer" International Consumption Season, featuring more than 300 events aimed at attracting international visitors and boosting inbound tourism. The campaign comes as the city reported 4.25 million inbound arrivals in the first half of 2025, a 38.5% increase year-on-year. The season features ten benchmark activities, including the Rolex Shanghai Masters (ATP1000) on September 29, the 2025 World Rowing Championships on September 21, and the FISE WORLD SERIES • SHANGHAI, the world's largest extreme sports festival, bringing over 800 athletes from nearly 50 countries for an all-day carnival in October. Key tourism highlights include the Shanghai Tourism Festival Vacation Summer, LEGO® World Play Day, and Shanghai Disney Resort Summer-themed Celebrations, which will feature China's first "Pixar Wonder" immersive interactive exhibition. Cultural events include the Shanghai MISA Music Festival with nearly 300 musicians across 29 performances, the Shanghai International Light Festival, and the Shanghai Summer International Anime Month. The SS2026 Shanghai Fashion Week will also attract over 80,000 industry professionals globally. Additionally, nearly 300 city customized & key events will be held, ranging from art exhibitions to sports and family-friendly activities. Highlights include POP MART "POP SUMMER" IP-themed events, Van Cleef & Arpels "Poetry of Time", the LI-NING Streetball League, and the West Bund Grand Theater "Wind & Waves" season. Shanghai also launched 14 Shanghai Summer themed products and two Shanghai Summer themed services aligned with the 240-hour visa-free policy. China Eastern Airlines offers one million discounted tickets and free transit tours, while Jiushi Group's upgraded Shanghai Pass provides multi-day transport and attraction access without real-name registration. Marriott International is offering exclusive summer promotions across its 60+ Shanghai hotels. China UnionPay has launched special themed cards and expanded payment access across Shanghai's key commercial areas, metro, and vast merchant network. Visa has established Visa Payment-Friendly Demonstration Zones, for popular tourism routes and introduced convenient options like "Tap to Pay", "Tap to Ride", and scanning solutions for merchants. Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (SPD Bank) provides foreign currency services at airports, while the Easy Go One-stop Service Platform and Tax Refund Services further streamline the visitor experience. Through "Shanghai Summer," the city extends a warm invitation for global travelers to experience the vitality and charm of a Shanghai summer.
Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Tennis ace Novak Djokovic's wife and staggering net worth amid 'retirement' talk
The Wimbledon quarter finalist is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time and unsurprisingly, his bank balance matches his incredible achievements Novak Djokovic is no stranger to Wimbledon's Centre Court, winning the tournament seven times and now he's taking on Italian and 22nd seed Flavio Cobolli in the quarter finals as he attempts to lift the famous trophy once more. On Monday, BBC tennis commentator John McEnroe jokingly suggested the legend could "retire on the spot" if he played another set as badly as his opening one against Alex de Minaur in the fourth round, which he lost 6-1. But the Serbian went onto storm the match and has previously said he feels he has more Grand Slam wins to achieve, with 2028 widely marked a possible year for his retirement from the game. Whether he lifts the Wimbledon title this year or not to receive a £3million prize, Novak is already considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. ] One of only three men to have achieved a career Golden Slam, which means winning all four global Grand Slam tournaments as well as the Olympic gold medal, his net worth is staggering... READ MORE: Novak Djokovic names two 'favourites' to win Wimbledon after learning quarter-final opponent Married to Jelena Djokovic with two children, Stefan and Tara, the 38-year-old has a whopping netted £138million in prize money for singles and doubles tournaments around the globe in the course of his tennis career. As well as Grand Slam wins, he has 40 ATP 1000 titles and he is the only player to complete the Career Golden Masters by winning all ATP 1000 tournaments of the tennis calendar - twice. But Novak's net worth is far higher, at £193million. This includes huge brand deals - the player was sponsored by Adidas until 2009 before signing a ten-year deal with Sergio Tacchini. In 2012, he penned a five-year brand ambassador deal with Uniqlo that was reportedly worth just under £7m-a-year and in 2017, he ended his deal with Uniqlo and signed with Lacoste as a brand ambassador instead. The list of marquee brands affiliated with Djokovic also includes the likes of Mercedes-Benz and Seiko. Between June 2018 and June 2019 alone, he earned an astonishing £40million from sponsorships. The entrepreneur has a passion for food, once owning a vegan restaurant in Monte Carlo, Monaco and creating a line of nutritional food products. And the Serb's business Family Sport has his relatives onboard, focusing on hospitality but also involved in real estate, events and sports wear. The UNICEF Good Will Ambassador likes to give back too when it comes to his money - The Novak Djokovic Foundation is a non-profit organisation which aims to help kids from disadvantaged backgrounds. Since its inception in 2007, the charity has built 73 preschools, trained over 2,000 teachers and impacted over 56,500 children.
The South African
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Lloyd Harris serves up a masterclass in lawn tennis
On the hottest opening day on record, South Africa's Lloyd Harris served up a masterclass in lawn tennis, securing a second-round place at Wimbledon. The world No 320 defeated world No 50 Zizou Bergs of Belgium in four spellbinding sets – 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/2), 6-7 (7/5), 6-2. The first three sets were tie-breakers, which fuelled the drama and lively crowds on a packed Court No 7. The match lasted four hours and six minutes. For fans who had queued since 05.30 for a Grounds Pass ticket, this match certainly delivered. Their chanting, cheering and even offers of beer (!) clearly encouraged Harris to push through. The three tie-breaker sets were reflective of the tight margins, until Harris upped the aggression, and dominated in the fourth. His variety of explosive shot making was perfectly suited to the hot conditions, making the court play faster. There was plenty of serve and volley, dotted with some dives and tumbles, reminiscent of vintage Boris Becker! After the match, Amisha Savani spoke to Harris about how well his game suited the grass. When asked whether he had worked with his coach to hone these skills, or whether his recent warm-up Challenger events on grass had helped perfect them, Harris responded, smiling: 'It only comes out for Wimbledon!' Harris was originally set to enter the qualifying tournament, before his protected ranking allowed him an extra 10 days to prepare for Wimbledon. Harris noted that this extra time had not only helped him improve his grass level, but also enabled him to play some of the best tennis of his life. He was very happy with his performance, particularly in overcoming three tie-breakers, including the physical endurance required in playing a match lasting just over four hours. This was particularly laudable, given his lack of match practice over the last year due to recovering from major back surgery. Given how suited Harris's game is to grass court tennis, Savani asked Harris about his thoughts on whether the UK needs an ATP 1000 event on grass. He reflected that a Masters 1000 event would only be good if the grass season was extended. 'I think if they're gonna extend the grass court season, then it would be good. Most guys, if you look at the top guys, they play only one event, on grass, right, because the other events are not mandatory.' He added: 'You have three surfaces but one is only being played for one month, you know, so I think it would be good'. Harris's Round 2 opponent is world No 14 Andrey Rublev. Whilst Rublev leads their head-to-head 3-0, Harris was buoyant, saying that his plan was to 'focus on the serve and try and take the racquet out of his hand when I can.' Lloyd Harris's second round match against Andrey Rublev is scheduled for Wednesday, 2 July. Amisha Savani is reporting exclusively from the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon for The South African . Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Evening Standard
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Evening Standard
When is Jack Draper playing today? Brandon Nakashima match start time and how to watch Queen's
Draper has struggled with illness during his preparations for Wimbledon, which he will enter as Britain's best hope, but is enjoying his best season on tour after winning an ATP 1000 title at Indian Wells in March.
