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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Carlos Alcaraz Celebrates French Open Win by Leading the Crowd in a Singalong
Carlos Alcaraz was in a festive mood after winning the second round at the French Open The Spanish tennis star led the crowd in a singalong after defeating his opponent in four sets Alcaraz also debuted a new hairstyle, which he addressed after the matchCarlos Alcaraz is getting the party started at the French Open! The tennis star held a brief singalong at Roland-Garros after winning the second round at the Grand Slam tournament on Thursday, May 29. In footage from the fun moment shared by the Roland-Garros, the No. 2 player in the world led the crowd in a celebratory chant. 'One thing, one thing. I always wanted to do,' Alcaraz, 22, told the crowd. 'I hope everyone follows me: popopopopopopo pololoooo!' The charming athlete won over the crowd, which responded, by chanting back, 'Olééé!' Carlitos knows how to have fun with the crowd 😅#RolandGarros — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 28, 2025 Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to CNN, the chant was from the pasodoble 'En Er Mundo.' Alcaraz's lyrical prologue capped his 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 defeat over Hungary's Fábián Marozsán, sending him to the third round. Afterwards, he sang the praises of his opponent, while summing up his own effort.. 'It was a great, great match. I played well in the first set,' Alcaraz said, per CNN. 'I had really high confidence. In the second set, he started to play much better, really aggressively and didn't miss at all.' He added, 'It was a little bit difficult dealing with his game in the second set, but I was pleased to stay strong and refresh in the third set and I started to play better and better. I had a really good last two sets.' Alcaraz also made headlines before the match, when he debuted a dramatic fade and ditched his beard — all of which had the shorn Spaniard doing some explaining. 'I think everyone saw my hair, my beard,' he told reporters at a press conference on Wednesday, per the Tennis Letter. He added, 'I had to do something about it. Probably people aren't used to seeing me getting a haircut between the matches. I think that's why people were a bit surprised. But I think that's something normal.' Read the original article on People
National Post
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Tennis star says fallout from ‘inappropriate' cameraman incident is 'really pathetic'
All that Danielle Collins wanted was some personal space. Article content Article content Now, the fiery American tennis star is fuming over her incident with a cameraman that went viral, calling the fallout from the clip 'really pathetic.' Article content Earlier this week at the French Open, Collins shared more of her perspective about the nuisance of camera operators infringing on her space. Article content 'I think what happened in Strasbourg is just me asking for personal space at my workplace. I don't know why that is even a topic of discussion, frankly,' Collins told The Tennis Letter after her first-round win Monday over Britain's Jodie Burrage. Article content 'It should be something that we can get to have during, like, our work. The fact that I've had to ask so many different times in my career and during different matches to just have an adequate level of personal space is kind of strange. Article content 'I think oftentimes it seems like my response is treated like the offence itself. I'm learning that as a female, asking for personal space seems to be an issue for a lot of people. I think it's really pathetic, honestly, that it's even a topic of discussion.' Article content The controversy kicked off at last week's Internationaux de Strasbourg during a changeover in the match between Collins and Emma Raducanu. Article content During the break in the third set of the match with the score tied at three games apiece, Collins noticed how close the cameraman was standing to the players' bench area on the sideline. Article content 'I need to get water. We're on a changeover. You don't need to be that close to me and you don't need to be on top of Emma,' Collins said while approaching the cameraman, who was standing next to the water dispenser. Article content 'It's like wildly inappropriate,' Collins added after an angry-sounding chuckle. Article content Danielle Collins asks a cameraman to give her & Emma Raducanu space during their match in Strasbourg 'I need to get water. We're on a changeover. You don't need to be that close to me & you don't need to be on top of Emma. It's wildly inappropriate' — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 21, 2025 Article content The cameraman was noticeably close to Raducanu during the exchange, with the 2021 US Open winner appearing to the right of the frame. Article content Article content At the French Open, Collins spoke about the footage and detailing what was going through her head at the time. Article content 'There's so much people don't see,' she said. 'They don't see the person go and stand right on top of Emma to get a good shot of me in about a two- to three-foot space. Article content 'I'm doing a performance job. I'm trying to focus on my work. I'm trying to maintain my focus and concentration. My job requires channeling physical, emotional and then logical things going on. It's my job to kind of put that all together. The last thing I should be focusing on is someone that's right on top of my opponent and right in my face. It's just really unnecessary.' Article content Collins also questioned where the line is drawn overall. Article content 'I think that man was trying to do his job, but where do you draw the line? I don't necessarily think it was creepy. But I think we should all be able to say, like, 'Hey. I would like some physical space.' You go to different tournaments, and you ask nicely most of the time. You ask politely. That doesn't get reported on. But the time I get upset about at it, that response is treated as the offence itself. And that's what I find most interesting about it,' she said. Article content
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Naomi Osaka's shocking tactic at French Open after calling medical time out sparks buzz; ‘Fashion first I guess'
Naomi Osaka enjoyed the lead when she abruptly took a medical time break at the French Open. In a much awaited first-round encounter in Paris, the four-time Major champion lined up against Paula Badosa, the 10th seed. In an odd beginning to her allotted medical time off, Osaka contacted the physiotherapist and began trimming her nails after defeating Badosa in a close opening set via tie-break. The Japanese star arrived at the court wearing a cute pink outfit with a sakura theme, which included flower hair clips and a frilly skirt. Osaka's nails were painted with matching cherry blossom art, demonstrating her attention to even the slightest details. However, the legend had to sacrifice her nails after winning a set with a tight opening. Reacting to viral clip and pictures of Osaka, one X user wrote: 'Medical Time Out for Naomi Osaka. She's cutting one of her nails.. fashion first I guess.' 'Naomi Osaka cutting her nails on court is a MOOD lmao,' another quipped. 'The pain and beauty of long nails 😭😭😭,' the Tennis Letter wrote.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Maria Sharapova Celebrates 38th Birthday In Style As She Tours Japan
Maria Sharapova celebrated her 38th birthday on Saturday at a posh and stylish retreat in Tokyo, Japan. She was also kind enough to give her fans on Instagram a preview of how she spent the special occasion. The five-time Grand Slam champion uploaded an in-gym mirror selfie early that morning, with the message, "The only jet lag I accept is in Tokyo. And if it's at a gym at 5:30 am, preferably the @aman_tokyo," showcasing her fitness-conscious routine regardless of the occasion and her holiday destination. Maria Sharapova's love affair with Japan continued, where she has been a frequent visitor during her career and in retirement. Her decision to stay at the upscale Aman Tokyo hotel speaks to her love of the city's importance of tradition and modernity. Advertisement Fans and peers from the tennis community also celebrated her birthday by pouring her birthday greetings through social media. The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Australian Open posted, "I love Australia! Happy birthday, @MariaSharapova," along with a video reel of her memorable Australian Open experiences. The Tennis Letter also offered birthday wishes in the form of a tweet, stating, "Happy Birthday to Maria Sharapova." The U.S. Open also posted a special video for Maria, remembering her iconic and fond memories at Flushing Meadows. Meanwhile, fan accounts such as @NewsSharapova also sent greeting messages, calling her "an incredible human being." Sharapova will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in August as part of the Class of 2025. She is one of 10 women to have won the career Grand Slam. As she continues to navigate her post-tennis life, Sharapova remains a source of inspiration with her commitment to health, world travel and multiple businesses, extending the lasting legacy she has created both on and off the tennis court.
