It was fitting given The Championships’ noble reputation that the first round “Walk Ons…” by Naomi Osaka and Taylor Fritz were hypnotizing.
Osaka debuted an all-white, kimono-like Hana Yagi ensemble on the first Monday for her walk onto the court … continue reading
The players in Bad Homburg had an extra opponent this year – the heat. As Europe sweltered, temperatures in the spa town, 14 kilometres north of central Frankfurt, were in the 30s all week, often at the high end.
The … continue reading
Thanks to an appreciation inspired by my mother Virginia, who spent her career working in the industry, I have long been interested in fashion.
This year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala in New York on May 4th… continue reading
At each of the Slams player clothing providers introduce color and style combinations for the season… The US Open featured shades and variations of burgundy, maroon, navy, pink, red, and rust to name but a few from the palette that … continue reading
Before September came to an end, Caroline Garcia headed to the sidelines, her season was over…
The 30-year-old admitted having had right shoulder issues throughout 2024 and that “playing and healing” hadn’t worked. She finished Instagram her post poignantly. “I’m … continue reading
This year saw the third edition of the Miami Open to be played at Miami Gardens, after the tournament’s 32 year residency at Key Biscayne.
There was no Federer, who won in 2019 as the oldest champion; no Djokovic, who … continue reading
Having taken place last October because of the competitive schedule adjustment brought about by the pandemic in China, the BNP Paribas Open returned to its normal calendar date in March 2022. Though proof of vaccination was required to enter the … continue reading
After a yearlong delay thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 17-day athletic gala that showcases 33 sports and 46 disciplines kicked off in mid-July. It is Tokyo’s most humid, and then moving into August, the city’s hottest month of the … continue reading
On May 26th, four days prior to the beginning of Roland Garros, Naomi Osaka announced on her Instagram account that she would not be doing press interviews during the tournament. The response to her statement was instantaneous and … continue reading
There is something sadly reminiscent of my own childhood that has accompanied the brouhaha that became an unexpected companion to this year’s Roland Garros grand slam. Naomi Osaka has been a fixture at tennis events since she slipped into the … continue reading