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Scotsman
a day ago
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- Scotsman
World class wine, stunning beaches and a giant chocolate Roger Federer - 48 hours in Lausanne Switzerland's ‘best small city'
Enjoy a foodie trip to this underrated Swiss city for more than just chocolate finds Rosalind Erskine. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The giant chocolate Roger Federer statue wasn't the first thing I noticed in the Jorge Cardoso chocolatier. I was drawn to the exquisite rows of shiny chocolates within the counter. I was on a choco tour in Lausanne, a charming city in Switzerland which sits on the banks of Lake Geneva. This £25 tour takes in a range of Lausanne's artisan chocolatiers (you can visit up to five) and sample their wares, as well as taking a couple of sweet treats home. Not only is it a delicious way to see the city, who doesn't want chocolate in Switzerland? Lausanne is a proudly foodie place, shown by its seasonal festivals and tours, which, when we visited, was the Tarte à la raisinée Trail. A Tarte à la raisinée is a speciality of the area, called cooked wine, also known as raisinée, made from apple, pear or grape must that has been reduced over a wood fire for around 18-24 hours. This treacle-like substance is then poured into pastry and cooked until set. Each bakery makes their own version of Tarte à la raisinée, with some like a treacle tart and others lighter and fruiter. Much like the choco trail, visiting a variety of the bakers to sample this local delicacy is a great way to explore the city. We ate our tarts in the sun in the Parc Mon-Repos on a Friday afternoon. Bliss. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While there are sweet treats galore, Lausanne is also surrounded by and home to vineyards. If like me, you weren't aware Switzerland made wine then it's because it is very rarely exported, the Swiss preferring to keep it all for themselves. This means that a trip to Lausanne is an ideal opportunity to sample some Swiss (vaud) wine. We took a short train journey from Lausanne to Grandvaux to Domaine Croix Duplex and enjoyed a wine tasting on the terrace overlooking the vineyard with stunning lake and mountain views beyond. Each of the whites and reds were excellent, and it was easy to see why the Swiss want to keep their wine to themselves. View over the city, across the lake to the Alps | Lausanne tourism All of this wine made us hungry and lunch at the nearby Auberge de la Gare de Grandvaux is a must for its fresh, local produce including steaks, salads and fried pike and chips. If the weather is good, you can take a walk down the hills on a winding track next to the vineyards to the train station. Keeping on the food theme of our trip, we enjoyed a range of restaurants and bars in this medieval city including the bustling le Vieux Lausanne and Brasserie de Montbenon where we enjoyed lovely evening views of the lake as we enjoyed our meals. Dishes included steaks and seasonal items such as asparagus and fish. There were also delicious, vegetarian pasta dishes. For an after dinner drink, why not check out the cute le Vestibule where you will find the second floor hidden away behind the library door. Lausanne is home to the International Olympic Committee headquarters, as well as the Olympic Museum and lakeshore Olympic Park. It's well worth a visit to the Olympic Museum where you'll learn all about the history of the games as well as looking back at former opening ceremonies and taking in some amazing artefacts from past games, such as Torvill and Dean's costumes from their famous Borelo routine at the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics when the British pair won gold medals. Another inspiring place to visit is the new Plateforme 10 art district, located near the train station. While there we saw the beautiful and thought-provoking Tyler Mitchell exhibition showcasing the New York based photographer, who is best known for his cover photo of Beyoncé for the cover of Vogue, and the Sport in Focus Exhibition. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Plateforme 10 | Elysee Lausanne has attracted celebrities over the years; Coco Chanel stayed in the city (there's a suite at the Lausanne Palace hotel named after the legendary French fashion designer) and David Bowie owned a chateau in the outskirts. The lake, with its beautiful beaches and views is an obvious draw but the charming centre with its shops and 12th-century gothic Cathedral mean you get both a beach and city break here. A guided tour is well worth it to find out more about Lausanne's rich history, and our guide (and author) Matthieu Ruf was excellent. Switzerland may not seem like the most obvious choice for a summer beach break, but once you visit charming (and delicious) Lausanne you'll be sure to be planning a return. Where we stayed in Lausanne We stayed in the charmingly traditional four star Hôtel Carlton Lausanne located on Avenue de Cour 4, 1007 Lausanne. Vitally, it's a two-minute walk to a metro station, which was built to transport locals and visitors up the steep hill. Visitors can make use of a Lausanne Transport Card, which allows all guests staying in a hotel in Lausanne to enjoy public transports in and around the city free of charge (bus, train, metro). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad How to get there EasyJet fly twice a day from Edinburgh to Geneva where you can get a train that takes about an hour to Lausanne. Return flights from Edinburgh to Geneva from £70 with easyJet ( Return flights from Glasgow to Geneva from £56 with easyJet.
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Novak Djokovic reveals his health, diet and wellness secrets – how he stays in peak form
Novak Djokovic is lauded for his dazzling tennis game and acute mental resilience on the court, and holds the record for the most weeks spent as world No 1 – 428 of them from 2011 to 2023. Advertisement 'It doesn't happen by accident,' the 24-time grand slam champion told the Post. The 38-year-old Serbian spent much of the first two weeks of July on Centre Court at Wimbledon in London, seeing off rivals including Italy's Flavio Cobolli and Australian Alex de Minaur, before finally being knocked out by the current world No 1, Jannik Sinner from Italy. While Djokovic has hinted at retirement soon, he vowed to return to the UK championship 'definitely, at least one more time'. He has won Wimbledon seven times, only one short of the record eight held by Switzerland's Roger Federer, who retired at the age of 41 Djokovic after defeating Carlos Alcaraz during the men's singles tennis final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Photo: AP Beyond his fixation on marginal gains to enhance his performance, Djokovic is deeply committed to physical and mental wellness. Advertisement Some of his practices may seem unorthodox, such as drinking water found in tunnels underneath a pyramid in Bosnia for its healing mystical energy.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How 3% Of A Shoe Company Made Federer More Money Than 20 Grand Slam Wins
Tennis great Roger Federer's most lucrative financial move wasn't made on a tennis court — it came through a strategic investment in a Swiss sneaker company, On Holding AG (NYSE:ONON). According to Bloomberg's Billionaire Index, Federer has amassed a net worth of $1.3 billion. While he earned $130.6 million in prize money during his 24-year career — including 20 Grand Slam titles — his wealth primarily stems from endorsements and investments. Don't Miss: —with up to 120% bonus shares—before this Uber-style disruption hits the public markets Named a TIME Best Invention and Backed by 5,000+ Users, Kara's Air-to-Water Pod Cuts Plastic and Costs — From Grand Slams To Billionaire Status Federer joins the ranks of billionaire athletes, including Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tiger Woods. His net worth reflects a combination of endorsements, equity stakes, and earnings, adjusted for Swiss tax rates and market performance, according to Bloomberg. Many of his partnerships have spanned decades. Federer earns $8 million annually from Rolex and $5 million from Mercedes-Benz, and also received $20 million from Swiss chocolatier Lindt, Fortune reported. However, his biggest financial wins came in the later stages of his career. The Uniqlo Deal That Led to a $500 Million Sneaker Bet In 2018, Roger Federer ended his long-standing apparel partnership with Nike (NYSE:NKE) and signed a $300 million, 10-year deal with the Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo. Unlike Nike, Uniqlo doesn't produce footwear, giving Federer the freedom to explore new opportunities in the shoe market. Trending: $100k+ in investable assets? – no cost, no obligation. That opening led to a pivotal investment in On Holding, then an emerging sneaker maker. Federer first came across the brand after his wife bought a pair and introduced him to its founders. Impressed by the product and vision, he met with the team and later collaborated on developing his own line of performance shoes, Bloomberg reported. Federer ultimately purchased an estimated 3% stake in On. The brand's popularity has surged, particularly in the U.S., and it now has a market capitalization of more than $17 billion. Bloomberg estimates Federer's stake is worth at least $500 million—nearly four times his total tennis prize earnings over two decades. From Athlete to Investor: A Shifting Playbook Jordan, James and Woods are all part of the billionaires club, not just through sports performance but through savvy business decisions. Federer joins that group by taking a longer-term approach. While many athletes today expand their influence through social media and brand visibility, Federer has taken a different has remained selective about his public presence and commercial commitments, avoiding commentary roles and short-term sponsorships. Instead, Federer works with long-term advisors, including his management company Team8 and investment firm Format A, to focus on brand partnerships and philanthropy that align with his personal values, according to Bloomberg. A Legacy Beyond the Court In a commencement speech at Dartmouth College last year, Federer urged graduates to look beyond their careers and focus on meaning and impact. "All of you have so much to give, and I hope you will find your own unique ways to make a difference, because life really is much bigger than the court," he said. Read Next: Warren Buffett once said, "If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die." Image: Shutterstock Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? NIKE (NKE): Free Stock Analysis Report This article How 3% Of A Shoe Company Made Federer More Money Than 20 Grand Slam Wins originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Straits Times
4 days ago
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- Straits Times
Style News: Shoe brand On opens in S'pore, hair salon 35a's Sunday market, SK-II's pickleball pop-up
Find out what's new on ST website and app. On, the Swiss purveyor of funky-looking running shoes, opened its first local store on July 11 at Jewel Changi Airport. Cult sportswear brand On's Singapore flagship On, the Swiss purveyor of funky-looking running shoes, opened its first local store on July 11 at Jewel Changi Airport. Singapore is the second South-east Asian city where the performance-meets-aesthetic brand has set up a permanent base, after Jakarta. The first floor of the new 9,300 sq ft duplex is dedicated to its athletic range, like bestseller models the Cloudmonster (from $269) and Cloudrunner (from $239). On, founded in 2010, is known for its signature cushioning technology that gives its trainers the telltale 'hole-punched' look and bouncing-on-clouds feel that fans swear by. What began as a mostly Swiss following has, from 2021, gained rapid international ardour. In the centre is a wall of shoes, arranged in cubby hole-like drawers that can be pulled out to access the stock kept behind it. The new flagship is also the first in the world to showcase the brand's latest tie-up with Hollywood A-lister Zendaya. The 'Zendaya edit' includes a modish blue-grey jumpsuit, boleros and a backless tennis dress. In sum, the sort of sleek apparel that the fashion-forward star would lend her name to. The first floor of On's new 9,300 sq ft duplex is dedicated to performance products, while the second is for lifestyle. PHOTO: ON On the second floor is the lifestyle range. Athleisure windbreakers, tank tops and neutral-coloured casual shoes are flanked by a tennis corner – carrying products co-designed with Swiss former No. 1 player Roger Federer – and a wall of outdoor gear. A modest kids section has been carved out too. Info: On Store Singapore, 02-230/231 Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard 35a Sunday market Poster for the July 27 market, billed as a 'one-stop destination' event for community and creativity. PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/35A_OFFICIAL Trendy local hair salon 35a, fronted by hairstylist Junz Loke, is hosting an arty Sunday market on July 27. Indie home-grown clothing brands such as streetwear outfit Tell Your Children, known for its fun graphic tees, and ice-dye specialist Fassbender and Melloncollie, are among the 20 or so participating vendors. Billed as a 'one-stop destination' event for community and creativity, the market also boasts books, art, small-batch wine, coffee and music by way of DJs spinning live and a selection of records for sale. Also at the market are 'zine store Shrub and Third Eye Toothgems, run by a trained dental assistant. Designer furniture store Grafunkt, based in Joo Chiat, will be in attendance at the Kampong Bahru venue too. Info: 35A Kampong Bahru Road, from 1 to 9pm on July 27. Keen launches music festival-friendly shoe This is the sixth edition of Keen's annual Fuji Rock Festival collaboration shoe. PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/KEEN_SINGAPORE American footwear brand Keen, favoured by music festival regulars, has launched the sixth edition of its annual Fuji Rock Festival collaboration shoe ($179), right on time for 2025's jamboree from July 25 to 27. This latest design is built on the trusty Hyperport H2 model, with its roomy toebox for all-day comfort, bungee laces and a grippy rubber sole for better traction on wet surfaces. All the better to get down and dirty in at the Naeba Ski Resort festival camp grounds in Japan. Egg-yolk yellow accents on the shoe's body brightens the grey-green colourway of the kicks, made for the Fuji Rock Festival itinerary of stomping at sets, trekking between stages and ducking around in the stream. Info: Available on the Keen online store or at all Outside stores SK-II serves up pickleball-themed pop-up Pickleball meets luxury beauty at SK-II's July 18 to 20 pop-up at Chijmes' patch of green, known as the mini lawn. PHOTO: SK-II Pickleball meets luxury beauty at SK-II's July 18 to 20 pop-up at Chijmes' patch of green, known as the Mini Lawn. It is an event of firsts. The Japanese brand's latest innovations in suncare – the GenOptics Airy UV Cream, a kind of untinted sunscreen, and the CC Primer from the same line ($98 each) – will make their Singapore debut at SK-II's first sports-themed pop-up. The GenOptics Airy CC Primer ($98) comes in two shades, Rosy or Beige. PHOTO: SK-II Visitors can take pictures at SK-II's custom pickleball court set-up for a 'serve and snap' moment, or try their hand at classic game Connect4, with a twist. Shoppers can try the products which sold out at launch in Japan in April. Those who share their pop-up experience via an Instagram post or reel, or a TikTok video also stand a chance to score the complete new suncare range worth $294. Three winners will be selected at random each day on July 19 and 20. Info: From July 18 to 20, 10.30am to 8.30pm, at Chijmes Mini Lawn, 30 Victoria Street. The event will be closed from 1 to 6.30pm on July 18. Diesel x Melissa capsule collection Jelly shoe brand Melissa and uber-trendy fashion label Diesel team up for a capsule collection of three shoes. PHOTO: MELISSA/DIESEL Jelly shoe brand Melissa and uber-trendy fashion label Diesel make an odd, but not unlikable, couple. The two names have teamed up for a capsule collection of three shoes. The Quantum Thong, Quantum Platform and Quantum Sneaker X – released on July 15 – fuse Melissa's bubbly look and pop art charm with Diesel's futuristic sensibility. The 'sneaker' ($499) resembles a nautilus in profile and a reimagined duck's foot from the top-down. Coming in red, black or clear green, the model is the loudest statement piece of the latest collection and is meant to be genderless. The Quantum Thong flip flop ($199) is the most muted of the bunch with its classic low-heeled, Y-strapped shape. Available in four colours, the 100 per cent PVC make of the shoes gives the familiar style a punky, clear look. The Quantum Platform ($299), in three colours, is a chunky, open-toe number, with soles more rounded than typical and sporting the same wave-forms as the sneaker model. A notch in the centre of the sole creates a D-shaped 'hole' underfoot, obliquely recalling Diesel's monogram. It is a clever blend of two striking aesthetics – one cutesy, the other sulkily cool. Info: Available online at and and at Diesel's Ion Orchard store at B1-26/27/27A Orchard Turn
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon title puts him in Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal company
The post Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon title puts him in Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal company appeared first on ClutchPoints. In the latest chapter of the best rivalry of the next generation of men's tennis, Jannik Sinner got his revenge on Carlos Alcaraz. Just five weeks after Alcaraz beat Sinner in the final of the French Open, Sinner won the Wimbledon title with a four-set victory over the Spaniard on Sunday on Centre Court. Sinner now has four major titles overall and two this season. He currently holds three of the last four major titles after winning the U.S. Open last fall and the Australian Open in January. The 23-year old is the fifth player ever to hold three of the four titles at the same time before the age of 24, joining a group headlined by legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer according to OptaAce. 'Jannik Sinner is now one of five players aged 23 or under in the Open Era to simultaneously hold three Men's Singles titles at Grand Slams, along with Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal,' OptaAct wrote on X, formerly Twitter. This is Sinner's first major title outside of the hard courts of Australia and New York, so he is showing off the same surface versatility that he flashed by making finals on the clay both in Rome and Paris earlier this year. Of course, Sinner is a long way from matching the careers of Federer and Nadal, who have won 20 and 22 Grand Slams respectively. The Italian is far away from those numbers, but he is in good company to start his career. The World No. 1 will now extend his reign at the top of the rankings and will head to the U.S. Open as the defending champion and the heavy favorite to win after knocking off Taylor Fritz in the final in 2024. Alcaraz also has a U.S. Open title of his own back in 2022, so tennis fans will hope that they get a third major final of the season between the two in the Big Apple in September. Related: Carlos Alcaraz sends classy message to Jannik Sinner after final Related: Jannik Sinner reveals how he overcame French Open loss to beat Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon
