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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jack Draper vs Joao Fonseca start time: When is French Open match?
Jack Draper plays rising star Joao Fonseca for a place in the French Open fourth round. Draper, the British No 1 and fifth seed, is through to the third round for the first time after beating home favourite Gael Monfils in a four-set thriller on Thursday night. Advertisement The 23-year-old will now take on Brazil's teenager sensation Fonseca, with the 18-year-old reaching the third round of a grand slam for the first time after two straight-sets wins. Fonseca will be supported by his passionate Brazilian fans but Draper overcame the French crowd as he defeated Monfils on Court Philippe-Chatrier This will be their second career meeting, with Draper defeating Fonseca 6-4 6-0 on his way to winning the Indian Wells title on the California hard-courts. What time is Jack Draper vs Joao Fonseca? Draper vs Fonseca is the third match on Court Simonne-Mathieu, with play beginning with Paula Badosa vs Daria Kasatkina at 10am BST. That will be followed by another women's singles match, the all-French meeting between Elsa Jacquemot and Lois Boisson. Advertisement Draper and Fonseca could therefore take to court at around 2pm BST (UK time), but it could be slightly earlier or later depending on the previous matches. French Open order of play - Saturday 31 May Court Simonne-Mathieu (Start at 10:00) Daria Kasatkina (AUS) [17] vs Paula Badosa (ESP) [10] Elsa Jacquemot (FRA) vs Lois Boisson (FRA) Joao Fonseca (BRA) vs Jack Draper (GBR) [5] Cameron Norrie (GBR) vs Jacob Fearnley (GBR) Is it on TV and how can I watch? Yes, the match will be on TV, like every other match during the grand slam on TNT Sports and discovery+. Viewers can watch a live stream on the app through mobile devices.
West Australian
18-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Margaret River Pro put on hold as World Surf League organisers await bigger swell on Tuesday
Competition has been put on hold at the Margaret River Pro for two days as organisers await the arrival of big swell and more favourable winds mid-week. The championship tour event started Saturday when the 10-day window for competition opened with both men's and women's opening rounds completed in 4-6ft conditions at Main Break. But with smaller conditions on offer Sunday, and the prospect of 6-8ft swell on Tuesday and Wednesday, World Surf League officials opted to wait to resume. The next call will be made at 7am on Tuesday. 'After we had a good look at the conditions, we decided to call the event off for the day,' WSL deputy commissioner Renato Hickel said. 'The swell is declining and the Cape Naturaliste buoy had declined since 4.30 am this morning, and there is not much energy on the swell, really weak waves, 2-3ft max. 'With the swell on offer for the remainder of the waiting period, we decided to wait for the next swell, which looks like it's going to be this coming Tuesday. 'Potentially a really big powerful swell with the chance for running heats at The Box, so fingers crossed.' The prospect of heats running at The Box, a slab wave a few hundred metres north of Main Break that offers deep barrels with the right conditions, will please local favourite Jack Robinson, who called for organisers to take advantage of the iconic break ahead of this year's event. 'I think it's calling for it, and I think it's about time we ran there,' Robinson said on Friday. 'Everyone wants to see it and I think it would be great to watch.' When competition does resume, veteran Aussie Sally Fitzgibbons will face a must-win elimination round heat to keep her hopes of avoiding the mid-season cut alive. The 12-time winner on tour and three-time world title runner-up needs a deep run in Margaret River to have any hope of staying on tour but was relegated to the elimination round after a heartbreaking loss in the dying seconds of her opening round heat on Saturday. She will face recent Gold Coast Pro winner Bettylou Sakura Johnson and teenage local qualifier Willow Hardy in the elimination round. On the men's side, qualifier Jacob Willcox will be hoping for a better heat in his home conditions after struggling to find the right waves in his opening round loss. The crowd favourite will face fellow Aussie Ryan Callinan and Barron Mamiya of Hawaii for the chance to advance to the round-of-32. Watch the WSL Margaret River Pro live and free on 7PLUS WOMEN'S ELIMINATION ROUND Heat 1: Bettylou Sakura Johnson HAW v Sally Fitzgibbons AUS v Willow Hardy AUS Heat 2: Erin Brooks CAN v Lakey Peterson USA v Nadia Erostarbe BAK MEN'S ELIMINATION ROUND Heat 1: Ryan Callinan AUS v Barron Mamiya HAW v Jacob Willcox AUS Heat 2: Seth Moniz HAW v Imaikalani deVault HAW v Winter Vincent AUS Heat 3: Alejo Muniz BRA v IAN Gentil HAW v Mikey McDonagh AUS Heat 4: Deivid Silva BRA v Crosby Colapinto USA v Edgard Groggia BRA
Perth Now
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Margaret River Pro put on hold as organisers await swell
Competition has been put on hold at the Margaret River Pro for two days as organisers await the arrival of big swell and more favourable winds mid-week. The championship tour event started Saturday when the 10-day window for competition opened with both men's and women's opening rounds completed in 4-6ft conditions at Main Break. But with smaller conditions on offer Sunday, and the prospect of 6-8ft swell on Tuesday and Wednesday, World Surf League officials opted to wait to resume. The next call will be made at 7am on Tuesday. 'After we had a good look at the conditions, we decided to call the event off for the day,' WSL deputy commissioner Renato Hickel said. 'The swell is declining and the Cape Naturaliste buoy had declined since 4.30 am this morning, and there is not much energy on the swell, really weak waves, 2-3ft max. 'With the swell on offer for the remainder of the waiting period, we decided to wait for the next swell, which looks like it's going to be this coming Tuesday. 'Potentially a really big powerful swell with the chance for running heats at The Box, so fingers crossed.' The prospect of heats running at The Box, a slab wave a few hundred metres north of Main Break that offers deep barrels with the right conditions, will please local favourite Jack Robinson, who called for organisers to take advantage of the iconic break ahead of this year's event. 'I think it's calling for it, and I think it's about time we ran there,' Robinson said on Friday. 'Everyone wants to see it and I think it would be great to watch.' When competition does resume, veteran Aussie Sally Fitzgibbons will face a must-win elimination round heat to keep her hopes of avoiding the mid-season cut alive. The 12-time winner on tour and three-time world title runner-up needs a deep run in Margaret River to have any hope of staying on tour but was relegated to the elimination round after a heartbreaking loss in the dying seconds of her opening round heat on Saturday. She will face recent Gold Coast Pro winner Bettylou Sakura Johnson and teenage local qualifier Willow Hardy in the elimination round. On the men's side, qualifier Jacob Willcox will be hoping for a better heat in his home conditions after struggling to find the right waves in his opening round loss. The crowd favourite will face fellow Aussie Ryan Callinan and Barron Mamiya of Hawaii for the chance to advance to the round-of-32. Watch the WSL Margaret River Pro live and free on 7PLUS WOMEN'S ELIMINATION ROUND Heat 1: Bettylou Sakura Johnson HAW v Sally Fitzgibbons AUS v Willow Hardy AUS Heat 2: Erin Brooks CAN v Lakey Peterson USA v Nadia Erostarbe BAK MEN'S ELIMINATION ROUND Heat 1: Ryan Callinan AUS v Barron Mamiya HAW v Jacob Willcox AUS Heat 2: Seth Moniz HAW v Imaikalani deVault HAW v Winter Vincent AUS Heat 3: Alejo Muniz BRA v IAN Gentil HAW v Mikey McDonagh AUS Heat 4: Deivid Silva BRA v Crosby Colapinto USA v Edgard Groggia BRA
Belfast Telegraph
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Walls of three Belfast schools transformed by paintings with ‘hidden symbology'
Through a collaboration with Translink and organised by Seedhead Arts, the initiative has turned Belfast Royal Academy (BRA), Holy Family Primary School, and Currie Primary School into dynamic showcases of public art — and the pupils themselves helped guide the creative vision. At BRA, an evocative 7m x 14m mural now adorns a prominent gable wall at the school's main entrance. Painted by street artist Eoin McGinn — better known as EMIC — the piece depicts a young pupil, coat and backpack on, accompanied by an owl perched on their shoulder. In the distance, York Street Station's silhouette roots the scene in the local urban landscape. But this is no simple portrait. 'There's lots of little hidden symbology within the image,' said EMIC, who also serves as the lead curator of the HTN Festival. 'It links transport and movement to being on a journey — not just through education, but through life. 'The owl, the path, the colours - it all represents youth, making friends and growth.' He described the work as 'dreamlike', a reflection of those quiet moments when thoughts wander during a commute. 'I'm using blues and greens and a little bit of pink,' he added, echoing colour themes used in Translink's York Street Underpass project last year. 'It's that state when you're lost in your head — a daydream state.' The BRA mural is based on a brief co-created by the school's students and teachers and it is one of three street art projects bringing beauty and meaning to school grounds across the north of the city. 'This wasn't just about somebody coming in to put art on your wall,' said Hilary Woods, Principal of Belfast Royal Academy. 'This was working with our pupils to see what school meant to them and what transport meant to them.' Mrs Woods was inspired by the existing street art at York Street Station Underpass and felt compelled to involve her students in something similar. 'Art lifts our spirits, it improves our surroundings and it makes pupils think more,' she said. 'This mural is very visual, very prominent — but more importantly, it's something they were part of. 'They helped devise it. They now understand how street art operates.' The school's third-year students first visited York Street Station before taking part in dynamic art workshops with local street artists. Through these sessions, they learned how to scale up their work, explored careers in the creative industries, and gained hands-on experience using spray paint as a powerful tool for artistic expression. Their earlier participation in Translink's Poetry in Motion workshops had already sparked a deeper connection to public transport as a source of creative inspiration. That same group helped shape the mural's direction, bringing their voice into the creative process. For Mrs Woods, the mural goes beyond aesthetics. She said: 'It's about connection— between our school and the community, our pupils and the city, the symbolism of being on a journey. It links North Belfast, our pupils' lives and the power of education. It gives them a sense of belonging.' Translink, a key partner in the festival's school project, sees public art as an extension of its civic mission. 'This collaboration is deeply aligned with our 'Better. Connected' strategy,' said Michael Holmes York St Station Programme Manager 'We're committed to creating inclusive, inspiring, and accessible public spaces around our transport infrastructure. 'The newly completed York Street Station is not only a gateway to the city, but a place that connects people through creativity, education and sustainable travel.' Northern Ireland's public transport provider Translink noted that up to 1,000 BRA pupils use York Street Station daily. 'Engaging schools like Belfast Royal Academy, Holy Family Primary and Currie Primary in this way builds a tangible connection between young people and their environment,' Michael added. As part of the wider HTN Festival — which runs from May 2 to 4 — Translink is also delivering a Street Art Bus Tour and Workshop Programme. The tour will guide participants through Belfast's evolving urban art gallery, including murals along the York Street underpass and new additions on Translink property. Adam Turkington, the founder of Hit the North, described this year's festival as a turning point. 'This year, we made the decision to pull away from international corporate brands and work with local suppliers - people truly invested in Belfast, like Translink' he said. 'It's allowed us to form more meaningful partnerships and our work with Translink is a highlight. 'The school murals represent a new strand of our festival that we hope to expand in the future.' The 2025 HTN Festival features more than 60 artists, both local and international, including names like Hera, Slim Safont, My Dog Sighs, Jack Lack, Jo Caslin, Roo and Asbestos. But for many, it's the school projects — deeply rooted in community and student voices — that feel most resonant. EMIC, who has painted across the globe and just returned from a project in Hong Kong, believes public art has a unique role in Belfast's future. 'People tell me how street art at York St Station Underpass and beyond brightens up their daily commute,' he said. 'It enhances the visual landscape and creates a moment of interaction with urban space. 'That's what we're doing here — changing how people see their surroundings, and showing young people that they have a voice, right here on their school walls.' In North Belfast, art is no longer confined to galleries — it's walking alongside pupils, painted on the very walls that shape their everyday lives.
Observer
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Observer
De Minaur ends Fonseca challenge, Zverev through
MIAMI GARDENS, United States: Australia's Alex de Minaur put an end to Brazilian talent Joao Fonseca's challenge at the Miami Open, outlasting the 18-year-old 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 in an enthralling contest. Attendance on stadium court had been sparse throughout Monday, but the Hard Rock Stadium turned into a mini-Maracana Stadium for Fonseca's match, complete with Brazilian flags and football-style chanting. Fonseca brought his energetic brand of ultra-attacking tennis, but De Minaur was up to the challenge, coping with both the blistering forehands and the partisan crowd. Such was the dominance of Fonseca's raucous support that the referee switched to Portuguese for his appeals for quiet. But De Minaur won six of the final seven games to move into the fourth round, keeping his cool even when the crowd, at times, disrupted his serve preparation. Mar 24, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Alex de Minaur (AUS) reaches for a forehand against Joao Fonseca (BRA)(not pictured) on day seven of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images "Mentally I was ready for this match, I knew I was not only going to play an incredible talent like Joao, playing with immense confidence and nothing to lose but also an incredible crowd that was on his side from the first point until the last," De Minaur said. "One of my biggest strengths is my mentality and that is what got me the win today," he added. Top seed Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to power into the fourth round of the Miami Open with a 7-5, 6-4 win against Australia's Jordan Thompson. The German was 4-1 down in the first set but then went on a roll, winning eight of the next nine games to progress. Zverev lost in the opening round at Indian Wells, but with Carlos Alcaraz already out in Miami he will fancy his chances of adding to his list of seven Masters 1000 titles. Third-seed Taylor Fritz also moved into the fourth round beating Denis Shapovalov of Canada 7-5, 6-3. The American let slip a 5-2 lead in the first set but regained control with his serve proving too much for Shapovalov. In the women's draw, third-seed Coco Gauff's bid ended with a 6-4 6-4 loss to Poland's Magda Linette. Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka eased her way into the last eight with a 6-4, 6-4 win over last year's winner Danielle Collins of the USA. Mar 24, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Emma Raducanu (GBR) celebrates after her match against Amanda Anisimova (USA)(not pictured) on day seven of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Next, Sabalenka will be up against ninth seeded Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen who reached her second consecutive WTA 1000 quarterfinal, with a straight-set win over Ashlyn Krueger. "I'm super happy to get this win in straight sets and happy with the level I played today," said Sabalenka. "She's a tough opponent, and we had a lot of tough and tricky matches in the past. So I was very happy to get through this one," she added. PAOLINI SINKS OSAKA Italy's Jasmine Paolini enjoyed a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 comeback win over Naomi Osaka in 2 hours and 15 minutes. Since her comeback from maternity leave 15 months ago, Osaka has been showing some signs of getting back towards her best but Paolini was the first top 10 player Osaka has faced this year. "I don't think that I can say that I've played a lot of matches against top players like this in a while," said Osaka. "The way she plays kind of catches me off guard, simply because of her height. I didn't know she could hit like that," she added. Emma Raducanu continued her impressive form in Miami, cruising to a 6-1, 6-3 victory in 69 minutes over American Amanda Anisimova, who had eliminated Indian Wells winner Mirra Andreeva on Sunday. It is the first time Raducanu has won four straight WTA Tour main draw matches in a row since her US Open triumph in 2021. She will face American Jessica Pegula next. Mar 24, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Alexander Zverev (GER) hits a backhand against Jordan Thompson (AUS)(not pictured) on day seven of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Raducanu, who has brought in some old faces from the early days of her career for this tournament, said she was benefitting from their presence. "I'm really happy with how things are on and off the court right now and just so happy that's able to transfer onto the match court," she said. Alexandra Eala, the 19-year-old from the Philippines who upset Australian Open champion Madison Keys on Sunday, was handed a place in the quarterfinals after her fourth round opponent, Spain's Paula Badosa, pulled out with a lower back injury. In the last eight, Eala will face second seed Iga Swiatek who battled past Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 7-6 (7/5) 6-3. — AFP Mar 24, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Jasmine Paolini (ITA) serves against Naomi Osaka (JPN)(not pictured) on day seven of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
