Nadal’s 14th French Open could be his crowning glory June 6, 2022 The King of Clay has done it again; Rafael Nadal is the French Open champion at Roland Garros for the 14th time. His win in the Parisian suburbs yesterday afternoon, coming in straight sets 6-3 6-3 6-0 against Norwegian Casper Ruud, took him to 22 Grand Slams – two beyond the chasing Novak Djokovic and [...]
Dustin Johnson brings star quality as LIV Golf Invitational Series prepares for London debut June 5, 2022 Four months ago Rory McIlroy declared plans for a new Saudi-funded golf circuit to be “dead in the water” but, just days away from the first LIV Golf Invitational, that appears to be far from the case. Contrary to McIlroy’s forecast, the opening leg in a series of eight big-money tournaments which feature both individual [...]
Royal timings: Where and when can I watch the Platinum Jubilee celebrations? June 2, 2022 Here is a rundown of what will happen as the nation pays tribute to the Queen’s 70 years as sovereign during the Platinum Jubilee weekend, and where to watch them on television. Thursday June 2 10am – The Queen’s Birthday Parade – Trooping the Colour – begins. Coverage is on BBC One, presented by Huw [...]
How to be a real king of Lyon June 1, 2022 The weekend: Tired of visiting Paris because you’re tired of, well, Parisians? I don’t like to give much credence to stereotypes, but Paris is a hard city for those who thrive on politeness. Unlike the capital, Lyon has buoyantly friendly people who, when I visited at least, mocked their Parisian neighbours in the same way [...]
Frenchie has a wine list perfect for long, indulgent lunches June 1, 2022 On the cobbles of Covent Garden’s Henrietta Street, Frenchie is a petit, cool oasis of flavour for the bustling West End crowd. The food menu is minimalist with a choice of two starters, three mains and a host of nibbles. The wine list is extensive with over 100 bottles leaning towards the French and some [...]
Off with its head: Globe’s Henry VIII is a raunchy mess June 1, 2022 It was during a performance of the Bard’s Henry VIII in the original Globe theatre in 1613 that a stage cannon misfired, setting alight its thatched roof and burning it down. While the new Globe’s 2022 production of this play may not feature cannon fire, plenty of surprises await, many of which would have made [...]
Quarter-finals continue at Roland Garros as French Open draws exciting June 1, 2022 The women’s world No1, a trio of Russians and a resurgent Marin Cilic are set to grace the clay courts of Roland Garros today when the last of the quarter-finals are due to be decided at the French Open. Since the dominance of Serena Williams has petered out, the women’s side of nearly every Grand [...]
Polo in the Park: Team New York captain on the glamorous London event June 1, 2022 Pimms will be flowing and the sun will – hopefully – be shining down on west London when Chestertons Polo in the Park returns to Fulham’s Hurlingham Club later this month. The event oozes glamour and prestige but Louisa Watt, captain of Team New York, insists the equine sport is one everyone can enjoy. “It’s [...]
Chris Tremlett: Era of Stokes and McCullum won’t see miracles on day one May 31, 2022 When Ben Stokes leads his side out against New Zealand at Lord’s on Thursday with head coach Brendon McCullum watching down from the famous pavilion, it will mark a new era in English Test cricket. I was not surprised to see Stokes appointed captain – there weren’t too many other options around the squad at [...]
Why you should drink Cava for the Jubilee May 31, 2022 Cava did itself a disservice after its popularity boom in the 1950s and 60s, flooding the market with cheaper versions and paying the price by putting off discerning consumers for the last few decades. Now they are taking steps to create and cultivate a premium product through greater care and stricter regulations – and the [...]