NEWS OF THE WEEK: Simu Liu engaged
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star announced that he recently proposed to the marketing executive in Paris, France. Simu shared a photo showing him sweetly kissing Allison while surrounded by pink flowers and candles, with the Eiffel Tower visible in the background. "From weekends in Paris, day trips to Palm Springs, long nights on set, afternoons vegging on the couch and everything in between, I choose you forever and always," he wrote in the caption. While in her own post, Allison showcased her large oval diamond engagement ring. "Us forever," the 28-year-old added.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News.com.au
19 minutes ago
- News.com.au
Alcaraz, Swiatek and Sabalenka in French Open semi-final hunt
Carlos Alcaraz expects a stiff challenge from Tommy Paul in the French Open quarter-finals Tuesday, as women's title rivals Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka look to set up a blockbuster clash. Reigning men's champion Alcaraz is through to the last eight at Roland Garros for the fourth year running and aims to become the third man this century to defend his title, after Gustavo Kuerten and Rafael Nadal. Alcaraz has dropped a set in each of the past three rounds and said "I fought against myself in the mind" after a tough four-set victory over Ben Shelton in the last 16. The 22-year-old Spaniard holds a 4-2 career record against Paul, the US 12th seed whom Alcaraz beat in the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics on the way to a silver medal last August. "I remember that every match that I've played against him he was really tough," said Alcaraz. "His level is really high right now. He has a lot of confidence. "It's going to be a really interesting match to watch, because every time we play against each other, we rise our level to the top as well." If Alcaraz gets past Paul he will meet the winner of Tuesday's other men's quarter-final between in-form Italian Lorenzo Musetti and Frances Tiafoe. Musetti has been one of the form players on clay this season, reaching at least the last four in all three of the principal warm-up events ahead of the French Open. Both Musetti and US 15th seed Tiafoe are appearing at this stage of Roland Garros for the first time. Tiafoe, twice a US Open semi-finalist, has yet to drop a set in Paris and is confident he can go even further. "When I'm playing well, I'm there and present and having fun, I think the sky's the limit for me." - Swiatek, Sabalenka on collision course - Swiatek arrived at her favourite tournament with serious doubts over her ability to win a fifth French Open in six years after a lengthy trophy drought. The 24-year-old Pole has not won a title since lifting the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen for a third successive edition 12 months ago. She was put to the test by Elena Rybakina, who led by a set and a break before Swiatek escaped trouble to book a quarter-final with Elina Svitolina. "It means a lot. I think I needed that kind of win to like feel these feelings that I'm able to win under pressure," Swiatek said after reeling off her 25th win in a row at the French Open. "It's a great confirmation for me. Yeah, I for sure wanted to have a match like that." Ukrainian 13th seed Svitolina pulled off an even more remarkable comeback against 2024 runner-up Jasmine Paolini, saving three match points to reach her fifth Roland Garros quarter-final. The 30-year-old has never advanced to the last four but will hope to finally match husband Gael Monfils' run to the semi-finals in 2008. That French connection also guarantees Svitolina has her fair share of supporters in Paris. "For so many years I loved and still loving to play here in France," she said. "The support is amazing. They push me to play better... this is a great feeling to have when the crowd is giving you this extra energy." World number one Aryna Sabalenka is on a revenge mission against Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen after losing to the Chinese star in Rome recently. Zheng beat Sabalenka for the first time in seven attempts and will try to repeat the trick against the player she lost to in the 2024 Australian Open final. "I expect a great battle, and I'm super excited to face her in the quarter-finals, and I want to get my revenge. Yeah, I want to get this win after Rome," said Sabalenka. Madrid champion Sabalenka feels she is ready to go all the way in Paris, where her best performance was reaching the semi-finals two years ago. "I think in the last year I improved a lot in my game, and I think now going to the French Open, I don't have those doubts that I cannot play on clay, so maybe I'm more confident this year." A win over Zheng could line up an eagerly anticipated last-four showdown with Swiatek.
News.com.au
17 hours ago
- News.com.au
Adopted Aussie Daria Kasatkina bows out of French Open
Adopted Australian Daria Kasatkina suffered a fourth round defeat to rising teen star Mirra Andreeva, blowing an opportunity to force a deciding third set against her close friend as she was eliminated from the French Open in Paris. Kasatkina defected from Russia to become an Australian last March, but it was her former compatriot and regular practice partner who delivered the demolition job at Roland Garros in a comprehensive 6-3 7-5 victory in just 94 minutes. The pair enjoyed a light-hearted moment at the end of the tense match as Kasatkina threw her sweat band at Andreeva at the net, only for the young Russian to stuff it down her top and proceed to sledge her in the on-court interview. 'Honestly I am so, so happy I won. I hate playing against her. We practice so much and even the practice is torture,' said Andreeva. 'She raised her level in the second set and I knew I needed to continue to fight and raising my game. 'My coach says I have to practice with people you don't like, so I practice a lot with her because I hate her … only joking. She is a great person and a great player.' Andreeva, the 18-year-old world No. 6, is a reigning semi-finalist at the French Open and looked completely in control on the clay firing off backhand winners with her precision and power. She broke Kasatkina in the eighth game of the first set and then sealed the set with a booming forehand. 'It is just controlled aggression,' former world No. 4 Jelena Dokic said in commentary for Nine. It was part of a 5-0 run for Andreeva as she immediately broke serve to start the second set on the path to what appeared to be a straight-forward run towards a comprehensive victory. But then Kasatkina settled into her game. She switched from passive to aggressive tennis, added some variety to her game and the winners started flowing. With back-to-back service breaks, Kasatkina was suddenly in control and had the chance to serve for the second set but failed as Andreeva went for her shots again to break back. It was the first and only opportunity Kasatkina had to get back into the match, as Andreeva didn't afford her another opening and rattled off four straight games to secure the win and a place in the quarter-finals. Despite the loss Dokic said there was positive signs for the new Aussie No. 1 female player ahead of the grass court season with Wimbledon next month. 'Kasatkina played some great tennis and still has a lot to build from. We look forward to what she can do on grass,' Dokic said.
News.com.au
19 hours ago
- News.com.au
Sydney Sweeney discusses collapse of her engagement
The 27-year-old Euphoria star had been engaged to longtime partner Jonathan Davino, 41, for three years before they abruptly split earlier this year. The TV star has been reasonably tight-lipped over the end of her relationship but has now given a very to-the-point response when discussing her romantic life. Opening up to The Sunday Times, Sweeney was asked if she was still planning her wedding - and she bluntly replied, "No." Delicately pressing on, the interviewer then asked the actress if she was single, and she confirmed her status by responding, "Yes."
