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The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Wimbledon, On This Day: When Federer stunned Sampras in 2001
Roger Federer gave a hint of how incredible he was going to be on grass two years before he clinched his maiden Wimbledon title in 2003. Twenty-four years ago, on this day, the then Swiss teenager stunned seven-time champion Pete Sampras 7-6(7), 5-7, 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-5 in the fourth round of the The Championships. #OnThisDay 2001: a 19 year-old @rogerfederer beat Pete Sampras, one of his childhood heroes, in the 4th round at @Wimbledon. It marked the only time the two legends ever went head to head. Relive this Rolex #Wimbledon Golden Moment. # — ROLEX (@ROLEX) July 2, 2019 Anyone looking at the transitions between tennis eras would see this result as a pivotal moment between the reigns of Pistol Pete and King Roger. Sampras won his seventh Wimbledon title in 2000, but in a marathon clash 12 months later, he came unstuck against the emerging Swiss. Sampras had won the four previous editions of the men's singles at Wimbledon but he would never dominate again at the All England Club. Federer lost in the quarterfinals to Tim Henman, who would then famously be beaten in the last four by eventual champion Goran Ivanisevic. Federer eventually got his hands on the trophy in 2003 and would go on to overhaul Sampras' record. 'Sometimes it was weird. I looked on the other side of the net, I saw him. Sometimes I was like, it's just true that this is happening now, that I'm playing against him. But then it just goes away, this feeling. You think about your serve, where you're going to go, then it's like playing against maybe some other player, you know. But obviously it was something special for me to play Pete,' said Federer after the win.
Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
You can now nab a ROLEX dupe in Primark for a staggering £17k cheaper – and it has the same ‘mother of pearl' face
The £10 time piece is ideal for women who prefer a more understated and elegant size without compromising on style CLOCKED IN You can now nab a ROLEX dupe in Primark for a staggering £17k cheaper – and it has the same 'mother of pearl' face THE Lady-Datejust, the Pearlmaster, the Oyster or the Yachtie - whatever your favourite Rolex is, it's probably worth well over £10,000. The Swiss watch brand is synonymous with luxury, and us normal folk will probably spend our whole lives dreaming of owning one of its timepieces. Advertisement 2 Primark has released a Rolex dupe for a mere £10 Credit: Instagram/aimeemichelle_a 2 The affordable design is a copycat of the luxury brand's Lady-Datejust in oyster steel and yellow gold Credit: Instagram/aimeemichelle_a But where do we turn when saving up the five figures needed for an opulent watch is impossible? As it goes, Primark. The fast fashion giant has released a Rolex dupe for a mere £10. The affordable design is a copycat of the luxury brand's Lady-Datejust in oyster steel and yellow gold - which costs a staggering £17,300 to buy direct. 'Gold is coveted for its lustre and nobility,' a Rolex blurb reads. 'Steel reinforces strength and reliability. Advertisement 'Together, they harmoniously combine the best of their properties.' Money-saving content creator Aimee Michelle unearthed the imitation watch in her local Primark and took to Instagram to alert fellow fashionistas. 'The comparison is uncanny,' she said. 'Everything down to the fluted bezzle, the stainless steel with the gold and even the 'mother of pearl' face. Advertisement 'It's the only one they have currently in store… but this is big news.' The Primark watch's official name is The Edit Metal Watch, and it is made from 80% steel and 20% zinc. 'Add a touch of luxury to your accessories edit with this timelessly sophisticated metal watch,' high street bosses said. The timepiece has a classic and timeless design that will be relevant and stylish throughout every season, meaning you'll get way over your £10's worth of wear. Advertisement Like the Lady-Datejust, it is smaller and more delicate compared to many other watches. As such, it's ideal for women who prefer a more understated and elegant size without compromising on style.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hungry Green spearheads strong Australian major charge
A hungry Hannah Green is eyeing a fast start as she strives to finally shed her unwanted tag of one-major wonder at the rich and prestigious Chevron Championship in Texas. After a stellar three-win season on the LPGA Tour in 2024, Green will spearhead a seven-strong Australian charge at women's golf's first major of the year starting on Thursday. The world No.5 has emerged as one of the game's most consistent performers but yearns to contend more at the sport's biggest events having not featured at the business end since finishing tied for fifth at the 2022 Women's PGA Championship. "It's probably the last three or four years I haven't really been able to do that," Green said on a Zoom call from the US on Tuesday. "So when I look at it, just not completely through stats, I feel like I never get off to a good start in the tournament (at the majors) so I'm hoping that round one, if I am not having my best performance, I can kind of still keep myself into at least the weekend. "But I know sometimes I feel like I put too much pressure on myself. "Obviously, I'm coming into this major with probably one of the best rankings I've ever had, and probably more expectation from other people as well as myself. "So I just want to make sure that I'm not putting too much pressure on myself." It has been six years since the Perth prodigy won the 2019 Women's PGA at just 22. Top-five showings at the past two Olympics, without landing a medal in Tokyo or Paris, have given Green a taste of being in the mix for golf's greatest spoils. While unable to pull off an unprecedented title hat-trick, the now-28-year-old warmed up nicely for her latest crack at major glory with a tie for ninth at the LA Championship on Sunday. Recapping the 2024 season for @hannahgreengolf 👊- 3 wins- 6 Top 10 finishes- Competed in the Olympics- Low round 61- No. 6 in Women's World Golf @ROLEX Rankings- No. 2 in Putts per GIR Average at 1.76 — LPGA (@LPGA) December 18, 2024 Green hopes to carry the happy vibes to the testing Carlton Woods Country Club. "I always enjoy playing golf in California. I don't know what it is about it, to be honest, but it was nice to have a top-10 finish going into the Chevron Championship," she said. "Usually it's the opposite way. Usually I don't play well the week before so I'm hoping that I can use a little bit of the form that I showed and bring it into this week." Green's lacklustre pre-Chevron Championship form has translated into missed cuts the past two years, which have served as vital lessons for the West Australian. The five-time LPGA Tour winner hopes a more meticulous preparation will yield a better result in 2025. "So I'm hoping I can get off to a better start, kind of wipe the slate, the bad memories that I perhaps have at this championship," Green said. "A new venue here in Houston and start fresh and have a good championship." Dual major winner Minjee Lee also enters the $US8 million event fresh off a top 10 in Los Angeles. Steph Kyriacou, with a top-20 in LA, Gabriela Ruffels, Grace Kim, Hira Naveed and rising Sydney star Cassie Porter, on her major champion debut, round out the Australian contingent.
