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3 Jun 1986

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Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Jannik Sinner faced each other in the final of last month’s Six Kings Slam exhibition tournament in Riyadh. Photo: EPA

Australian Open

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

The tennis world’s top two players will play in Incheon on January 10, eight days before the year’s first grand slam in Melbourne.

3 Nov 2025 - 3:38PM

Philanthropy

Exclusive | Tennis legend Rafael Nadal serving hope and inspiration to Hong Kong’s youth

26 Oct 2025 - 6:05PMvideocam

Philanthropy

Nadal Foundation joins forces with Hong Kong charity to nurture next generation

24 Oct 2025 - 7:15PM

International Property

The rise of branded residences and why Hong Kong is an outlier

Hong Kong remains relatively untouched by the branded residences model, largely because of the strength of established local developers.

5 Oct 2025 - 9:30AM

The Golden Oak Community, a residential development within the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Photo: Golden Oak Reality

Style Edit

Style Edit: Richard Mille RM 035-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal

Past Richard Mille models have seen partnerships with sports stars like Formula One’s Alain Prost and Fernando Alonso, and sprinting superstar Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

18 Sep 2025 - 10:00AM

Wellness

Can better data make us better athletes? Technogym’s radical wellness vision

Technogym started in a small Italian garage, and became a US$2.6 billion fitness empire. Now founder Nerio Alessandri is betting personalisation will define the future of wellness.

28 Aug 2025 - 6:15PM

US Open (tennis)

US Open: Wong happy to embrace moment, ready ‘to go all-in’ for Walton clash

Historical significance of victory not lost on Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong as he readies for second round in New York.

26 Aug 2025 - 10:12AM

Coleman Wong serves against Aleksandar Kovacevic in the first round of the men’s singles at the US Open. Photo: Reuters

Fame and celebrity

Meet Alexandra Eala, the first Filipina to reach Wimbledon’s main draw

The tennis star has gone head to head against greats Iga Świątek and Varvara Gracheva in high-stakes solo matches, but she also loves a game with No 1 doubles player Coco Gauff.

14 Jul 2025 - 11:10AM

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

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng out to end Wimbledon first-round woes, ‘fully prepared’ for Siniakova clash

Zheng Qinwen faces 10-time grand slam doubles champion Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in 2023.

30 Jun 2025 - 7:00AM

Zheng Qinwen has not made it past the first round at Wimbledon since her debut in 2022. Photo: Xinhua

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng turns to Nadal coach, as Wimbledon draw puts Osaka, Sabalenka up ahead

China’s No 1 faces opening round match against Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in 2023.

29 Jun 2025 - 11:33AM

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

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

Novak Djokovic returns a shot to Frances Arthur Fils during a training session at the ATP Tour Madrid Open on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Style Edit

Style Edit: How Richard Mille and Rafael Nadal broke horological boundaries

The series of groundbreaking timepieces has broken records with each iteration, from the lightest tourbillon to the most resilient, and the use of new materials.

21 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM

Richard Mille’s horological collaborations with tennis great Rafael Nadal began in 2008. Photo: Handout

Davis Cup

‘Not here for retiring’: Nadal says focus is on helping Spain win Davis Cup tie

In his final tournament, the former world No 1 says team captain David Ferrer will decide what role he plays, if any, against the Netherlands.

18 Nov 2024 - 8:19PM

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

ATP

Djokovic, Nadal end ‘amazing rivalry’ with likely final meeting of tennis GOATs

The great rivals contested a record 60 competitive clashes during their careers, with the Serb leading 31-29, but there will be no more.

20 Oct 2024 - 11:20AM

Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal meet at the net at the end of what was likely their final ever meeting. Photo: Xinhua

Saudi Arabia

‘Strange’ to see tennis stars at Saudi event amid calendar debate: German bigwig

Carlos Alcaraz, among those complaining about the ‘big strain’ players face from playing schedule, is one of six players at lucrative event.

15 Oct 2024 - 1:40PM

Rafael Nadal, 22-time grand slam winner, to retire from tennis at end of season

The Spaniard, who won 92 titles and the French Open a record 14 times, says in a video released on X he will retire after the Davis Cup finals.

10 Oct 2024 - 6:07PM

ATP

Will Nadal play again? Bombshell withdrawal at Indian Wells halts latest comeback

On the eve of his opening match, Spanish icon says he is not ready for the demands of tournament tennis after numerous injury absences, stoking speculation about his retirement date.

7 Mar 2024 - 7:33PM

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the BNP Paribas Open, a day before his first official match in two months. Photo: AP

ATP

8 richest tennis stars of 2023 revealed – Rafa, Novak, Federer or Serena?

Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi achieved a Golden Slam – winning all four Grand Slams plus an Olympic gold – while Serena Williams is the only player to have achieved that feat in singles and doubles

24 Jan 2024 - 10:28AM

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams are among the world’s greatest – and richest – tennis players. Photos: Instagram/@rafaelnadal, @djokernole; Getty Images

Style Edit

Style Edit: Rafael Nadal’s Henry Jacques even have their own carry case

The fragrance collection includes three scents designed by the tennis player and his wife, along with a special edition Clic-Clac titanium carrying case with a tennis motif

30 Nov 2023 - 10:00AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Richard Mille continues to push the limits in horology

Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille has been at the forefront of technological innovation for years now, producing barrier-breaking timepieces – from RM UP-01 Ferrari to RM 27-04 and more …

27 Oct 2023 - 10:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Emma Raducanu’s billionaire heir boyfriend, Carlo Agostinelli?

Love is in the air! Emma Raducanu has a handsome new beau in her life, and he comes from a billionaire background – here’s everything we know about 23-year-old Carlo Agostinelli

5 Oct 2023 - 7:00AM

Emma Raducanu is seen with Carlo Agostinelli outside the Dior show during SS24 Paris Fashion Week on September 26, in Paris, France. Photo: Getty Images

Style Edit

Style Edit: Mountaineer Charles Dubouloz joins the Richard Mille family

The alpinist says the brand’s ‘extreme’ watches match his values as he becomes the latest elite sports star to wear the Swiss brand, along with Formula One’s Charles Leclerc, tennis champ Rafael Nadal and golfer Bubba Watson

25 Aug 2023 - 10:00AM

The first mountaineer to join the Richard Mille family, Charles Dubouloz has been added to the likes of Formula 1’s Charles Leclerc, tennis’ Rafael Nadal and golfer Bubba Watson. Photo: Handout

Celebrity style

7 tennis superstars’ most expensive watches, ranked

Which tennis legend has the sweetest wrist candy? From Novak Djokovic’s Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 to Rafael Nadal’s Richard Mille RM27-04

27 Apr 2023 - 11:09AM

Eileen Gu

China’s Gu among host of big names nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Eileen Gu’s double gold medal-winning performance at Beijing Winter Olympics earns her nod in World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award, while likes of Lionel Messi and Iga Swiatek headline sportsmen and women categories.

20 Feb 2023 - 6:43PM

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Rafael Nadal

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

The tennis world’s top two players will play in Incheon on January 10, eight days before the year’s first grand slam in Melbourne.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | Tennis legend Rafael Nadal serving hope and inspiration to Hong Kong’s youth

Nadal Foundation joins forces with Hong Kong charity to nurture next generation

The rise of branded residences and why Hong Kong is an outlier

Hong Kong remains relatively untouched by the branded residences model, largely because of the strength of established local developers.

Style Edit: Richard Mille RM 035-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal

Past Richard Mille models have seen partnerships with sports stars like Formula One’s Alain Prost and Fernando Alonso, and sprinting superstar Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

Can better data make us better athletes? Technogym’s radical wellness vision

Technogym started in a small Italian garage, and became a US$2.6 billion fitness empire. Now founder Nerio Alessandri is betting personalisation will define the future of wellness.

US Open: Wong happy to embrace moment, ready ‘to go all-in’ for Walton clash

Historical significance of victory not lost on Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong as he readies for second round in New York.

Meet Alexandra Eala, the first Filipina to reach Wimbledon’s main draw

The tennis star has gone head to head against greats Iga Świątek and Varvara Gracheva in high-stakes solo matches, but she also loves a game with No 1 doubles player Coco Gauff.

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.

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.

Zheng out to end Wimbledon first-round woes, ‘fully prepared’ for Siniakova clash

Zheng Qinwen faces 10-time grand slam doubles champion Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in 2023.

Zheng turns to Nadal coach, as Wimbledon draw puts Osaka, Sabalenka up ahead

China’s No 1 faces opening round match against Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in 2023.

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.

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.

Style Edit: How Richard Mille and Rafael Nadal broke horological boundaries

The series of groundbreaking timepieces has broken records with each iteration, from the lightest tourbillon to the most resilient, and the use of new materials.

‘Not here for retiring’: Nadal says focus is on helping Spain win Davis Cup tie

In his final tournament, the former world No 1 says team captain David Ferrer will decide what role he plays, if any, against the Netherlands.

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.

Djokovic, Nadal end ‘amazing rivalry’ with likely final meeting of tennis GOATs

The great rivals contested a record 60 competitive clashes during their careers, with the Serb leading 31-29, but there will be no more.

‘Strange’ to see tennis stars at Saudi event amid calendar debate: German bigwig

Carlos Alcaraz, among those complaining about the ‘big strain’ players face from playing schedule, is one of six players at lucrative event.

Rafael Nadal, 22-time grand slam winner, to retire from tennis at end of season

The Spaniard, who won 92 titles and the French Open a record 14 times, says in a video released on X he will retire after the Davis Cup finals.

Will Nadal play again? Bombshell withdrawal at Indian Wells halts latest comeback

On the eve of his opening match, Spanish icon says he is not ready for the demands of tournament tennis after numerous injury absences, stoking speculation about his retirement date.

8 richest tennis stars of 2023 revealed – Rafa, Novak, Federer or Serena?

Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi achieved a Golden Slam – winning all four Grand Slams plus an Olympic gold – while Serena Williams is the only player to have achieved that feat in singles and doubles

Style Edit: Rafael Nadal’s Henry Jacques even have their own carry case

The fragrance collection includes three scents designed by the tennis player and his wife, along with a special edition Clic-Clac titanium carrying case with a tennis motif

Style Edit: Richard Mille continues to push the limits in horology

Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille has been at the forefront of technological innovation for years now, producing barrier-breaking timepieces – from RM UP-01 Ferrari to RM 27-04 and more …

Who is Emma Raducanu’s billionaire heir boyfriend, Carlo Agostinelli?

Love is in the air! Emma Raducanu has a handsome new beau in her life, and he comes from a billionaire background – here’s everything we know about 23-year-old Carlo Agostinelli

Style Edit: Mountaineer Charles Dubouloz joins the Richard Mille family

The alpinist says the brand’s ‘extreme’ watches match his values as he becomes the latest elite sports star to wear the Swiss brand, along with Formula One’s Charles Leclerc, tennis champ Rafael Nadal and golfer Bubba Watson

7 tennis superstars’ most expensive watches, ranked

Which tennis legend has the sweetest wrist candy? From Novak Djokovic’s Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 to Rafael Nadal’s Richard Mille RM27-04

China’s Gu among host of big names nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Eileen Gu’s double gold medal-winning performance at Beijing Winter Olympics earns her nod in World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award, while likes of Lionel Messi and Iga Swiatek headline sportsmen and women categories.

Exclusive | Tennis legend Rafael Nadal serving hope and inspiration to Hong Kong’s youth