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Roger Federer

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8 Aug 1981

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

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

Timepieces

Watches and Wonders 2025: from thinnest tourbillon to most complicated watch

3 Apr 2025 - 12:19PM

Rolex

Rolex’s patent-packed Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller is finally here

1 Apr 2025 - 6:01AM

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

Italian world No 1 Jannik Sinner arrives for the blue carpet event of the ATP Finals in Turin on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Millionaires and billionaires

What is Roger Federer up to in retirement? From his Uniqlo deal to charity

Besides launching his first fashion collection with Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson, Federer has attended the Met Gala, performed with Coldplay, and supported the Springboks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup

10 Mar 2024 - 7:00PM

ATP

Sinner stages remarkable comeback to snatch Australian Open title from Medvedev

Italian becomes first winner of the tournament for a decade outside the big three of Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal or Roger Federer, but has to recover from two sets down.

28 Jan 2024 - 9:55PM

Icons and Influencers

Who’s football’s ‘sexiest female player’, Alisha Lehmann?

Swiss striker Alisha Lehmann is considered football’s ‘sexiest female player’, but what else do we know about the 24-year-old apart from her team of Women’s Super League club Aston Villa?

10 Dec 2023 - 5:00AM

Alisha Lehmann is a Swiss footballer who plays for Women’s Super League club Aston Villa. Photo: @alishalehmann7/Instagram

ATP

Novak Djokovic finishes ‘one of the best seasons’ with seventh ATP Finals title

World No 1 Djokovic defeats home favourite Jannik Sinner in a ‘very special’ finish to ‘one of the best seasons’ of his life.

20 Nov 2023 - 2:37PM

ATP

Djokovic says Paris Masters win ‘has more weight’ after halting tearful Dimitrov

The Serb reveals ‘challenging circumstances’ after a 97th career title inches him closer to matching Roger Federer’s 103 wins and Jimmy Connors’ record of 109.

6 Nov 2023 - 12:02PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Rolex Shanghai Masters returns, Asia’s biggest tennis tournament

The event is Asia’s most important tennis tournament and will see Shanghai again host the world’s best tennis players, including current Rolex testimonies Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune

28 Sep 2023 - 10:25AM

The Rolex Shanghai Masters tournament is set to return to the professional tennis calendar this October, with the event taking place at the Qizhong Stadium in Shanghai. Photo: Rolex

US Open (tennis)

Record-making Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff steam into US Open semi-finals

Serbian will appear in his 13th US Open semi-final, eclipsing the mark he shared with Roger Federer, while Gauff is first American teenager to reach semi-finals since 2001.

6 Sep 2023 - 9:44AM

Novak Djokovic celebrates winning a point during his singles quarter-final against Taylor Fritz. Photo: Xinhua

Wimbledon

Djokovic, Swiatek begin title quests with easy wins at rain-hit Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is chasing 24th grand slam and seeking to match Roger Federer’s 8 titles at All England Club.

4 Jul 2023 - 9:44AM

International Property

How Dubai became the branded residence capital of the world

Dubai recently overtook South Florida as home of the most branded homes, with Roger Federer, heads of states and Formula One drivers among the buyers flocking into the Middle Eastern market

17 Apr 2023 - 11:20AM

Timepieces

Watches and Wonders 2023: new releases, China’s return and the feelgood factor

The Geneva fair defied talk of wider global gloom, with watchmaking giants like Rolex, Chopard, Panerai, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Cartier focusing on the crucial reopening of China’s market

5 Apr 2023 - 8:00AM

Watches are seen in water at the booth of Swiss watch manufacturer IWC on the opening day of the luxury watch fair Watches and Wonders, on March 27, in Geneva. Photo: AFP

Timepieces

4 luxury watch brands courting next-gen talent, from Rolex to Bulgari

Rolex has deals with the current world No 1s Iga Świątek and Carlos Alcaraz, while Tag Heuer, Richard Mille and Bulgari have picked up some of the most promising young talent

29 Jan 2023 - 12:10AM

Celebrity style

The 2023 ‘Karl Lagerfeld’ Met Gala’s celebrity co-chairs, revealed

Designer Karl Lagerfeld was a fashion icon in his own right and created clothes for Chanel, Chloé and Fendi – so how will the likes of Blake Lively and Kim K interpret the theme at this year’s event?

19 Jan 2023 - 5:07PM

Fame and celebrity

Inside the world’s highest-paid athlete Lionel Messi’s luxury life

Messi makes his millions through his thriving football career and lucrative brand endorsements, but how does he splash his cash, from luxury cars, private jets and a hotel chain – to philanthropy?

4 Dec 2022 - 12:01AM

Fashion

Conor McGregor has one, but why is Rolex’s Daytona green dial so special?

Rolex’s ultra-exclusive Daytona green dial watch has been seen on A-listers like Drake and Conor McGregor. Why it’s so incredibly rare and your best chances of snagging one.

2 Dec 2022 - 4:28PM

UFC Fighter Conor McGregor was spotted wearing gold Rolex Daytona With a Green Dial. Photo: Instagram/@celebritywatchspotter

Millionaires and billionaires

Meet Frédéric Arnault, Tag Heuer’s tech savvy CEO and Bernard Arnault’s son

Former Tag Heuer CEO Stéphane Bianchi said Frédéric Arnault has a ‘big brain’ and is already a great leader – so what else do we know about Bernard Arnault’s third son?

23 Jul 2022 - 4:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Alexandre Arnault, the dashing son of LVMH billionaire Bernard Arnault

Meet the handsome 30-year-old heir (of five) to the multibillion-dollar LVMH empire owned by Europe’s richest man, Bernard Arnault

13 Jul 2022 - 12:05AMvideocam

Millionaires and billionaires

10 richest tennis stars of 2022, from Nadal to Federer – net worths, ranked

While serial champions like Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal are no-brainers for our list, there are a few older names present too …

6 Jul 2022 - 10:54AMvideocam

(left to right) Photo: @rafaelnadal/Instagram; Michel Euler/AP Photo; @serenawilliams; @rogerfederer/Instagram; Alux.com/YouTube

Ageing society

From Roger Federer to Bob Dylan, a look at decline and failing abilities

Through examples like tennis great Federer and musician Bob Dylan, Geoff Dyer meditates on decline, comebacks and failing abilities in his new book.

8 May 2022 - 4:00PM

Roger Federer after losing his men’s doubles quarterfinals match on the ninth day of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Photo: TNS

Tourism

From BTS to Jackie Chan, celebrities who became tourism ambassadors

What better way to bring in tourists than by using a celebrity? Taylor Swift, Chris Hemsworth, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rihanna and many more have all lent their star power to the cause.

7 May 2022 - 5:22AM

Athletes

Is Carlos Alcaraz the next Rafael Nadal? Meet Spain’s teenage tennis star

Just 18 years old, the rising tennis star has already earned millions and won ATP tournaments – now he has his eyes set on winning grand slams like the legends of his sport

13 Apr 2022 - 3:00AMvideocam

Ukraine war

Tennis star Federer donating US$500,000 for Ukrainian children

‘My family and I are horrified seeing pictures from Ukraine and heartbroken for the innocent people who have been so terribly affected,’ tweeted Federer.

19 Mar 2022 - 8:23AM

Swiss tennis player Roger Federer in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, on March 5. Photo: EPA-EFE

Ukraine

Ukraine: World’s oldest tennis player staying in war zone

Leonid Stanislavskyi, aged 97, has played tennis with Rafa Nadal and dreams of playing Roger Federer; The WWII survivor said: ‘I never thought that I would have to live through another, more frightening war’.

9 Mar 2022 - 12:45PMvideocam

Ukrainian Leonid Stanislavskyi is the world’s oldest tennis player. Photo: International Tennis Federation

Australian Open

5 things you need to know about surging Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen

Zheng Qinwen picked up her first grand slam win in dramatic fashion on Monday, grinding out a win over Aliaksandra Sasnovich.

17 Jan 2022 - 12:21PM

Australian Open

Nadal hints at Australian Open campaign after cheeky Twitter post

Spaniard tweets ‘Don’t tell anyone … here I am’, suggesting he has arrived in Australia early to prepare for the season’s first major.

31 Dec 2021 - 8:15PM

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