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USA Today
3 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 National Bank Open Presented by Rogers: Tien [61st] vs. Opelka [74th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
In the Round of 32 at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers on Thursday, Reilly Opelka (ranked No. 74) takes on Learner Tien (No. 61). Tien is favored (-150) in this match against the underdog Opelka (+115). Want to watch this match? Go to Tennis Channel to see it, and for coverage throughout the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 10:35 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Learner Tien vs. Reilly Opelka matchup info Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Tien vs. Opelka Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Tien has a 60.0% to win. Tien vs. Opelka Betting Odds Tien vs. Opelka matchup performance & stats
National Post
17 hours ago
- Sport
- National Post
Denis Shapovalov drops second-round match to Learner Tien at NBO Toronto
TORONTO — A long-awaited homecoming didn't go as planned for Denis Shapovalov on Tuesday night at the National Bank Open. Article content The 22nd-seeded Canadian dropped a 7-6 (4), 7-5 decision to American Learner Tien to the disappointment of the centre court crowd at Sobeys Stadium. Article content Article content Shapovalov, who grew up in nearby Richmond Hill, Ont., last played in front of a regular crowd at the Toronto event in 2018. His last appearance here in 2021 was during the pandemic-impacted season when attendance was limited. Article content After a first-round bye, his 2025 return lasted just one match. Article content Shapovalov made several unforced errors at inopportune times against the 61st-ranked American and they proved costly. Article content 'I felt like I wasn't beaten, I lost today,' he said. 'I had the match, I had the first set and I had the second set. It was just a little bit of nerves and (it) just didn't go my way. Article content 'That's tennis. It happens quite often.' Shapovalov had found his form of late, rising to No. 29 in the world rankings after earning his second title of the year earlier this month in Los Cabos, Mexico. Article content A former top-10 player, he has overcome a string of injury issues in recent years and has been playing with a renewed sense of confidence. Article content He described the loss on a hot, cloudy evening as 'probably completely mental,' adding he felt a little uncomfortable on the showcase court with the occasional skidding ball and swirling breezes. Article content Shapovalov had a chance to serve for the opening set but double-faulted twice to allow Tien to pull even. Another double-fault followed in the tiebreaker and the 61st-ranked American took advantage. Article content Article content The second set was similar — Shapovalov blew a chance to serve it out and Tien later broke for the victory in one hour 34 minutes. Article content 'I didn't feel like he outplayed me in any of those games,' Shapovalov said. 'It was me missing.' Article content Seeded players were in strong form in early play at the ATP Tour's Masters 1000 event. Article content Third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy beat Australian qualifier James Duckworth 7-5, 6-1, and fifth-seeded Dane Holger Rune posted a 7-6 (7), 6-3 win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France. Article content 'Very tricky first match for me because he's a big server and (there wasn't) a lot of rhythm in the match,' Rune said. 'I had to really take care of my own serve and then just look for the opportunities that I had.' Article content Wild-card entry Nicolas Arseneault of Richmond Hill, Ont., dropped a 7-6 (7), 6-3 decision to defending champion and No. 18 seed Alexei Popyrin of Australia. Article content Russia's Karen Khachanov, the No. 11 seed, topped qualifier Juan Pablo Ficovich of Argentina 6-4, 6-2 and 26th-seeded American Alex Michelsen downed Chilean qualifier Tomas Barrios Vera 7-6 (7), 6-3. Article content Alexandre Muller of France, the No. 29 seed, outlasted Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic 2-6, 6-3, 7-5. Article content Top-seeded Alex Zverev of Germany was to meet Australia's Adam Walton in the late match. Article content
The Star
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Can taxis and ride-hailing services co-exist in Hong Kong under new rules?
Hong Kong's proposed regulation of ride-hailing services shows that the government intends to take a slice of the market while reining in platforms and supporting the taxi trade, but the plan hinges on balancing the competing interests of all players, experts have said. Industry insiders added that the Transport and Logistics Bureau faced several challenges in achieving all three objectives. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan, who took office last December, told lawmakers on Friday of her determination to resolve the long-standing conflict between taxis and ride-hailing services. Taxi drivers have repeatedly raised concerns that many Uber drivers do not hold valid hire-car permits while platforms have argued they provided better service. The bureau unveiled its regulatory blueprint earlier last week, outlining a comprehensive framework for governing drivers, vehicles and platform operators. Besides listing the necessary licences and permits that operators and drivers must hold, the proposal also includes a yet to be specified cap on the number of vehicles providing ride-hailing services and a levy imposed on platforms for each trip. Officials have cited the experience of the Australian state of Victoria, which introduced a levy to compensate cabbies affected by the legalisation of ride-hailing platforms. The government will also charge platforms a licensing fee based on the number of vehicles they operate. US-based Uber started operating locally in 2014 and had taken a dominant position until recent years as Tada, Amap and Didi Chuxing entered the market. Amap is operated by Alibaba Group Holding, which also owns the South China Morning Post. 'Once the ride-hailing sector is opened up and legalised, it will be the beginning of a new era,' lawmaker Michael Tien Puk-sun said. 'I think that the demand is very big, especially with how severe extreme weather is nowadays.' Tien added that he believed demand in the city in the next five years could support a similar number of ride-hailing vehicles seen in Singapore. The city state currently has 59,371 such cars as of 2024, according to official data. Observers also noted that the government aimed to take a slice of the lucrative ride-hailing sector, curb the influence of platforms through regulation and charges, and support the taxi trade, a move which comes amid the launch of a premium cab fleet. Although the planned legal framework is pending further details, Ringo Lee Yiu-pui, governor and honorary life president of the Hong Kong, China Automobile Association, said the effectiveness of these strategies depended on whether the government could balance the different interests of all sides. Lawmaker Tien said he believed that the regulatory regime could meet the government's multiple goals. He said he did not think that cabbies would be forced out of the market as they still had the advantage of being able to pick up customers on the street, despite competition from ride-hailing operators. The bureau's survey conducted between November last year and January led to an estimate that showed ride-hailing services accounted for 22 per cent of 880,000 point-to-point trips with passengers a day, with the rest being taxis. In response to complaints about taxi drivers from tourists, who often cited cherry-picking of passengers and overcharging, the government issued its first of five taxi fleet licences earlier this week. The premium taxi fleets are designed to offer enhanced services at a higher fare. Walter Theseira, associate professor of economics at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, said that the ride-hailing sector had expanded rapidly with legalisation in Singapore and other markets, and he expected that the situation would be similar in Hong Kong. 'When ride-hailing becomes either legal or more tacitly endorsed, it expands very quickly and it [does so] largely because ride-hailing offers a superior consumer experience to traditional taxis,' he said. 'The main innovations actually being the online booking systems, tracking of your vehicle and everything, feedback, as well as fixed fares that are based on supply and demand.' He added that in Singapore's experience, many drivers had also decided to switch to ride-hailing after realising the greater earning potential afforded by these platforms. Whether ride-hailing platform operators could stay ahead, however, depended on if the taxi sector could implement practices such as app-based bookings, ratings and driver management. The academic said that taxis were unlikely to disappear from Hong Kong's transport landscape. Instead, he expected cabbies might prefer ride-hailing systems or apps to find customers. Theseira also raised concerns about the fairness of potentially only charging a levy on the ride-hailing sector, as well as how the taxi industry should be supported by authorities. 'Taxi drivers and operators, if you're going to support them, they should be supported to adapt to whatever market practices have been proven to be commercially successful by commuters in terms of those ride-hailing practices,' he said. 'It is not to support them to do the same old thing, unless that is really what commuters want.' -- SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST
New York Post
23-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
ATP Washington best bets: Learner Tien vs. Andrey Rublev odds, picks, predictions Wednesday
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. There have been some upsets already at ATP Washington, but that shouldn't be a surprise. Given its position in the tennis calendar, just a week after the conclusion of Wimbledon, there are often some overcooked favorites in the Capital, which leads to a couple of upstarts making deep runs. Last year's final featured Sebastian Korda beating Flavio Cobolli, while Dan Evans surprised everyone with a title in 2023, beating Tallon Griekspoor in the showpiece. Nick Kyrgios took home the trophy in 2022, which wasn't a shocker, but the fact that it was Yoshi Nishioka opposite him in the final certainly was a shock. There are some real heavyweights in this field, like Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, and Alex de Minaur, but don't be shocked if we see another dark horse lift the trophy Sunday. One such candidate is rising American Learner Tien. ATP Washington: Learner Tien vs. Andrey Rublev odds, pick After winning three Challenger titles in 2024, Tien really announced his presence by making it to the finals of the ATP Next Generation Tournament at the end of last year. Tien carried that momentum into 2025, getting all the way to the Round of 16 at the Australian Open and then the Round of 16 in Acapulco. The change from hard courts to clay slowed Tien's roll, but don't be surprised if the 19-year-old from Irvine, Calif., finds his form during the next few weeks. Andrey Rublev is playing his second tournament since the conclusion of Wimbledon. AFP via Getty Images Tien has plenty of work to do to become a well-rounded ATP player, but he's shown serious chops on the hard court and could give Andrey Rublev a lot to think about Wednesday. Rublev's reputation as one of the most consistent players on tour has taken a hit this season. For years, you could set your watch to the Russian. He would beat the players he was supposed to, and then struggled when he had to step up in competition. This year has seen Rublev fall to lesser players, which has caused him to drop out of the top 10 in May and June. Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps Rublev's inconsistency is one concern, but he could also be quite fatigued after going to the Round of 16 at Wimbledon, then playing in Los Cabos last week. A trip to D.C. is probably the last thing the 27-year-old needs right now. Tien should be the fresher of the two competitors, and he has the hard-court game to stop Rublev on Wednesday. The Play: Learner Tien (+180, BetMGM) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.
The Star
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Vietnam's 2025 coffee exports hit target, set for record US$7.5bil
HANOI: Coffee has once again emerged as a star performer among agro-forestry-fishery exports in the first half of 2025, with both volume and value registering strong growth despite ongoing global challenges in supply and climate conditions. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), Vietnam exported an estimated 953,900 tonnes of coffee worth US$5.45 billion in the first six months of 2025, increasing by 5.3 per cent in volume and 67.5 per cent in value compared to the same period in 2024. The average export price surged by 59.1 per cent year-on-year, reaching $5,708.3 per tonne. Germany, Italy and Spain remained Vietnam's top three coffee importers, accounting for 16.3, 7.9, and 7.4 per cent of total exports respectively. Notably, export value to Germany more than doubled in the first five months of the year, while Italy saw a 45.1 per cent rise and Spain 55.8 per cent. Among Vietnam's top 15 export markets, the most significant increase came from Mexico, with export value soaring 71.6 times, while China recorded the lowest increase at 22.9 per cent. Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien highlighted that Vietnam has already met its original 2025 coffee export target of $5.5 billion in just six months. With several months still ahead, the country is now expected to reach $7.5 billion in coffee exports by year-end, an increase of 36.9 per cent year-on-year. 'The bulk of coffee production typically occurs between December and April,' he said. 'So, exports in the second half of the year are not expected to be as high as in the first half. But if Vietnam earns $2 billion in the final six months, the $7.5 billion target is well within reach,' Tien said. The outlook for Vietnam's coffee sector remains favourable despite some production concerns. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has forecast that global coffee production in the 2024–25 season will reach 174.4 million bags, up 2.98 per cent compared to the previous crop. Meanwhile, global consumption is expected to be only 169.36 million bags, creating a potential surplus of more than nine million bags. Major producers are expected to boost output, with Brazil reaching 65 million bags, Indonesia 11.25 million bags (up 2 per cent) and Vietnam 31 million bags after October 2025 (up 6.9 per cent), expected to be harvested from October 2025. Meanwhile, global coffee prices maintained their upward momentum. Robusta prices on the London exchange on July 9 rose sharply, with September 2025 futures reaching US$3,568 per tonne (up $42 per tonne), while Arabica prices on the New York exchange climbed to 285.60 cents per pound for the same delivery month (up 2.6 per cent). Looking ahead, Vietnam's coffee sector sees opportunities to strengthen its presence in premium markets. The United States, the world's largest coffee consumer, remains a key target for Vietnam's high-quality, processed and instant coffee products. Brazil continues to dominate supply to the US, but Vietnam's robusta coffee is gaining traction in specialty and value-added segments. Meanwhile, the European Union – currently the largest export market for Vietnamese coffee – is tightening sustainability standards under its new anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR). Vietnam is classified as a 'low-risk' country under the EU's forest-risk commodity categorisation, which significantly reduces inspection rates on its exports to just 1 per cent instead of 3 per cent for the "medium-risk" group or 9 per cent for the "high-risk" group. Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, director of the MAE's International Cooperation Department, emphasised that full traceability and data transparency are critical for Vietnamese exporters to comply with the EUDR. He added that local-level data collection must be synchronised and secure, yet accessible for both State management and enterprise reporting. Deputy Minister Hoang Trung urged swift action to move from the pilot stage to full implementation of the EUDR, ensuring that all export data, documentation, and technical requirements are completed before the January 1, 2026, enforcement deadline. He believes that Vietnam's compliance with EU standards opens up new avenues for cooperation not only within Europe, but also in Asia and the Middle East. In particular, the coffee sector is encouraged to explore further opportunities in Northeast Asia – notably China, Japan and South Korea, as well as India – where competitive pricing and low transport costs favour Vietnam's exports. — Vietnam News/ANN
