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3 Jun 1986

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Timepieces

8 timepieces from Post Malone’s holy grail watch collection

Many of the musician’s most prized timepieces, including a gem-set Patek Philippe Nautilus also owned by Drake and Kylie Jenner, are rarely seen in public.

9 Sep 2026 - 12:00PM

Get to Know

Meet Filipino tennis star Alex Eala’s parents, Mike and Rizza

5 Sep 2026 - 6:00PM

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

‘I want to be Eala’: star sparks tennis boom in Philippines, but at what cost?

14 Aug 2026 - 12:00PM

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

First Filipino WTA winner Eala backed by sporting pedigree, unstoppable spirit

The Philippines’ first true global tennis star comes from a sporting family and had the best training, but won her first title the hard way.

6 Aug 2026 - 3:58PM

Alexandra Eala celebrates after beating Jessica Pegula in the final of the Washington Open. Photo: AFP

Wimbledon

Alexander Zverev unfazed by potential Wimbledon lion’s den for Arthur Fery clash

No 2 seed set to be public enemy No 1 on Centre Court when he faces home favourite for right to meet Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner in final.

9 Jul 2026 - 2:00PM

Australian Open

Djokovic, Alcaraz have tennis history in their sights in Australian Open final

One is aiming for record of most majors and oldest man to win one, while the other is aiming to be youngest man to complete career Grand Slam.

1 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM

Health & Fitness

Bling meets gym: home fitness is becoming a fashion statement

Kim Kardashian has maxed out on state-of-the-art equipment, Khloé’s private gym resembles that of a luxury hotel, and Kourtney has her own Pilates studio.

6 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM

The Pent Yacht gym is a seagoing example of how design and technology are reshaping fitness spaces. Photo: Handout

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

22-time grand slam title winner on a mission to support the city’s disadvantaged children facing mental health challenges.

26 Oct 2025 - 6:05PMvideocam

Philanthropy

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

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal will work with WEMP Foundation, and founder Adrian Cheng, to improve well-being of world’s children.

24 Oct 2025 - 7:15PM

Rafael Nadal (left) and Adrain Cheng, founder of the WEMP Foundation, attend a press conference at the Regent Hong Kong Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: May Tse

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

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

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz is one of six players who will vie for the US$6 million winner’s cheque at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh this week. Photo: AFP

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

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8 timepieces from Post Malone’s holy grail watch collection

Many of the musician’s most prized timepieces, including a gem-set Patek Philippe Nautilus also owned by Drake and Kylie Jenner, are rarely seen in public.

Meet Filipino tennis star Alex Eala’s parents, Mike and Rizza

‘I want to be Eala’: star sparks tennis boom in Philippines, but at what cost?

First Filipino WTA winner Eala backed by sporting pedigree, unstoppable spirit

The Philippines’ first true global tennis star comes from a sporting family and had the best training, but won her first title the hard way.

Alexander Zverev unfazed by potential Wimbledon lion’s den for Arthur Fery clash

No 2 seed set to be public enemy No 1 on Centre Court when he faces home favourite for right to meet Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner in final.

Djokovic, Alcaraz have tennis history in their sights in Australian Open final

One is aiming for record of most majors and oldest man to win one, while the other is aiming to be youngest man to complete career Grand Slam.

Bling meets gym: home fitness is becoming a fashion statement

Kim Kardashian has maxed out on state-of-the-art equipment, Khloé’s private gym resembles that of a luxury hotel, and Kourtney has her own Pilates studio.

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-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | Tennis legend Rafael Nadal serving hope and inspiration to Hong Kong’s youth

22-time grand slam title winner on a mission to support the city’s disadvantaged children facing mental health challenges.

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

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal will work with WEMP Foundation, and founder Adrian Cheng, to improve well-being of world’s children.

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.

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