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Djokovic faces Sinner in Wimbledon blockbuster, Alcaraz takes on Fritz
AFP, Published on 11/07/2025
» LONDON - Novak Djokovic puts his bid for Grand Slam history on the line at Wimbledon on Friday when he faces world number one Jannik Sinner in a blockbuster semi-final, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz meets Taylor Fritz.
History-chasing Djokovic sets up Wimbledon showdown with Sinner
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» LONDON — Novak Djokovic set up a mouthwatering Wimbledon semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner as he moved a step closer to claiming a historic 25th Grand Slam title.
Alcaraz seeks top gear at Wimbledon as Sabalenka stays calm
AFP, Published on 06/07/2025
» LONDON - Carlos Alcaraz faces a tricky test on Sunday against volatile Russian Andrey Rublev in his charge towards a third consecutive Wimbledon title, while Aryna Sabalenka looks unstoppable as she prepares to take on Elise Mertens.
Djokovic launches Grand Slam history bid at Wimbledon
AFP, Published on 01/07/2025
» LONDON - Novak Djokovic launches his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown at Wimbledon on Tuesday as Barbora Krejcikova begins her title defence with major questions over her fitness on another sizzling day in London.
Alcaraz, Sinner win Roland Garros openers, Swiatek makes strong start
AFP, Published on 27/05/2025
» PARIS - Carlos Alcaraz powered into the French Open second round on Monday with a resounding win to start his title defence, while world number one Jannik Sinner and three-time defending women's champion Iga Swiatek also progressed at Roland Garros.
Alcaraz, Sinner launch French Open bids as Swiatek seeks lift
AFP, Published on 26/05/2025
» PARIS - Title rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner start their French Open campaigns on Monday as three-time reigning champion Iga Swiatek hopes a return to Roland Garros can shake her out of a slump.
'Pretty bad' Swiatek thrashed by Gauff as Sabalenka returns to Madrid final
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» MADRID - Reigning champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing 6-1, 6-1 semi-final defeat by Coco Gauff on Thursday, with the American to face world number one Aryna Sabalenka for the Madrid Open title.
A 311-year-old Stradivarius violin sells for $11.25 million
New York Times, Published on 08/02/2025
» NEW YORK — A 311-year-old Stradivarius violin sold for US$11.25 million at Sotheby’s on Friday, in a closely watched auction that drew interest from investors, collectors and classical musicians.
Meet you at the arena of art
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 22/01/2025
» Twenty years young and emerging as an even more sophisticated and inspiring go-to could be one way to describe the current incarnation of Siam Paragon. Extensive renovations that began in early 2024 have transformed the luxury mall into an even more glossy Mecca for high-end brands. But the retail epicentre is also trying to make a visitor's experience better by adding an arena of art that shows pieces by internationally-acclaimed artists from around the world. "We are the pride of Bangkok, and we are moving towards becoming established on the world stage," says Salawit Suviporn, executive vice president, Head of Think Tank at Siam Piwat. "Following Siam Paragon's 'luxury for all' initiative, we understand that everyone's [definition of] luxury is different, so we must cater to every group, age and sex. Art is one thing that binds everything together. The public spaces will showcase art to create wonderful experiences for visitors."
Sinner, Swiatek eye quarter-finals at Australian Open
AFP, Published on 20/01/2025
» MELBOURNE - Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek are eyeing a place in the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday while golden couple Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina hope to extend their family odyssey.