1 hr. ago
While the first day of school is often fraught with nerves, the Prince of Wales managed to make his son and heir to the British throne, Prince George, laugh as he dropped him off on his first day at Eton College on Tuesday.
George is following in the footsteps of his father, William and his uncle, the Duke of Sussex, who both attended Eton College, but the Prince's big day was met with a heavy downpour.
Prince William's umbrella was blown inside out (@ POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
While the Princess of Wales stepped out flawlessly under the cover of an umbrella, it was William's umbrella antics that got George giggling.
As the trio stepped out and onto the Berkshire institution's historic quadrangle, William's umbrella turned entirely inside out, causing him to abandon the use of his brolly and proceed to get wet in the downpour as they made their way across campus.
#first #downpour
George is following in the footsteps of his father, William and his uncle, the Duke of Sussex, who both attended Eton College, but the Prince's big day was met with a heavy downpour.
Prince William's umbrella was blown inside out (@ POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
While the Princess of Wales stepped out flawlessly under the cover of an umbrella, it was William's umbrella antics that got George giggling.
As the trio stepped out and onto the Berkshire institution's historic quadrangle, William's umbrella turned entirely inside out, causing him to abandon the use of his brolly and proceed to get wet in the downpour as they made their way across campus.
#first #downpour
19 days ago
TimesofIndia.com in Galle: The match was over. The formalities were completed, and both teams had already left the stadium. The broadcast crew was busy packing up for the next game, but the work was only getting started for Manjula and the 130 groundstaff at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. It rained immediately after the two teams completed their handshakes, but unlike the preceding week, there was no urgency to cover the square or the ground. Overseeing operations, Manjula stood on top of the advertising board and kept a close eye as the covers were neatly folded and parked after a week of intense activity.
Since India and Sri Lanka arrived in the coastal city for the series opener, rain has appeared frequently enough to keep Manjula and his team on their toes. Not all of them are employees of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Only 16 are permanent staff in Galle, while 10 came from Hambantota to help with the international fixture. The remaining staff were hired as daily workers.
"We have 16 permanent employees and 10 come from Hambantota whenever an international match comes to Galle. For the rest, we hire daily workers for the duration of the match and practice sessions, and they are paid between 2,500 LKR and 4,000 LKR per day for the work," says Manjula.
From anticipation to execution, the groundstaff stuck to their methods and ensured there was no chaos, even during a heavy downpour. The average time they take to cover the entire ground is less than five minutes, and they work quickly depending on the situation. They look for cues, observe the cloud behaviour and are always staring towards the Indian Ocean near the Galle Fort.
"We keep our eyes there," he says, pointing towards the ocean near the fort. "When clouds start building up, we know it's coming. Then we are ready and wait for the official signal to start covering the pitch, square, run-up and then the entire ground. That's the order we follow."
"The reaction time is very important," he adds.
When the groundstaff run from all directions, dragging the covers, the synchronised effort is a sight. The first batch, covering the pitch and square, times their runs so there is no overlapping, and speed cannot be compromised because the run-up and the remainder of the field must be covered next. These are anything but light covers, and a 100x100 piece can weigh over 650 kg. Add to this the challenges of wind and rain.
"These are not light," Manjula says with a laugh. "They are well over 650 kg each for a 100x100 piece, and there are about 28 pieces we have to cover the entire ground and ensure no damage is done to the outfield."
While the covers are heavy enough to stay grounded on their own, heavy crosswinds present a challenge, and the next step is to carefully place heavy rubber tyres to keep the covers in place. More than 300 tyres are ready to be rolled onto the ground the moment rain arrives.
"We keep these tyres over the covers because, as you have seen, it does
Since India and Sri Lanka arrived in the coastal city for the series opener, rain has appeared frequently enough to keep Manjula and his team on their toes. Not all of them are employees of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Only 16 are permanent staff in Galle, while 10 came from Hambantota to help with the international fixture. The remaining staff were hired as daily workers.
"We have 16 permanent employees and 10 come from Hambantota whenever an international match comes to Galle. For the rest, we hire daily workers for the duration of the match and practice sessions, and they are paid between 2,500 LKR and 4,000 LKR per day for the work," says Manjula.
From anticipation to execution, the groundstaff stuck to their methods and ensured there was no chaos, even during a heavy downpour. The average time they take to cover the entire ground is less than five minutes, and they work quickly depending on the situation. They look for cues, observe the cloud behaviour and are always staring towards the Indian Ocean near the Galle Fort.
"We keep our eyes there," he says, pointing towards the ocean near the fort. "When clouds start building up, we know it's coming. Then we are ready and wait for the official signal to start covering the pitch, square, run-up and then the entire ground. That's the order we follow."
"The reaction time is very important," he adds.
When the groundstaff run from all directions, dragging the covers, the synchronised effort is a sight. The first batch, covering the pitch and square, times their runs so there is no overlapping, and speed cannot be compromised because the run-up and the remainder of the field must be covered next. These are anything but light covers, and a 100x100 piece can weigh over 650 kg. Add to this the challenges of wind and rain.
"These are not light," Manjula says with a laugh. "They are well over 650 kg each for a 100x100 piece, and there are about 28 pieces we have to cover the entire ground and ensure no damage is done to the outfield."
While the covers are heavy enough to stay grounded on their own, heavy crosswinds present a challenge, and the next step is to carefully place heavy rubber tyres to keep the covers in place. More than 300 tyres are ready to be rolled onto the ground the moment rain arrives.
"We keep these tyres over the covers because, as you have seen, it does
21 days ago
Galle weather forecast: Day-by-day rain chances for IND vs SL 1st Test originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Rain threatens to disrupt most of the five-day opening Test between India and Sri Lanka starting August 15 in Galle.
Day one carries the highest rain risk at 90 per cent, while conditions gradually improve as the match progresses.
Heavy pre-match downpours have already cut short both teams' practice sessions ahead of India's historic 600th Test.
Rain looks set to gatecrash India's landmark 600th Test, as forecasters have warned of regular interruptions throughout the opening match against Sri Lanka at Galle.
#match
Rain threatens to disrupt most of the five-day opening Test between India and Sri Lanka starting August 15 in Galle.
Day one carries the highest rain risk at 90 per cent, while conditions gradually improve as the match progresses.
Heavy pre-match downpours have already cut short both teams' practice sessions ahead of India's historic 600th Test.
Rain looks set to gatecrash India's landmark 600th Test, as forecasters have warned of regular interruptions throughout the opening match against Sri Lanka at Galle.
#match
22 days ago
Galle weather forecast: Day-by-day rain chances for IND vs SL 1st Test originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Rain threatens to disrupt most of the five-day opening Test between India and Sri Lanka starting August 15 in Galle.
Day one carries the highest rain risk at 90 per cent, while conditions gradually improve as the match progresses.
Heavy pre-match downpours have already cut short both teams' practice sessions ahead of India's historic 600th Test.
Rain looks set to gatecrash India's landmark 600th Test, as forecasters have warned of regular interruptions throughout the opening match against Sri Lanka at Galle.
#India
Rain threatens to disrupt most of the five-day opening Test between India and Sri Lanka starting August 15 in Galle.
Day one carries the highest rain risk at 90 per cent, while conditions gradually improve as the match progresses.
Heavy pre-match downpours have already cut short both teams' practice sessions ahead of India's historic 600th Test.
Rain looks set to gatecrash India's landmark 600th Test, as forecasters have warned of regular interruptions throughout the opening match against Sri Lanka at Galle.
#India
23 days ago
TimesofIndia.com in Galle: The build-up to the second day of the Test focused on how many runs India needed before making Sri Lanka bat. Bat once and bat big had been the undertone of this fixture, and India's solid start on the opening day pointed in that direction. However, just like the weather, the mood changed at a frantic pace when Sri Lanka took the second new ball to dent India's hopes of batting the hosts out of the contest.
Three overnight batters, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul (who retired hurt on Day 1) and centurion Devdutt Padikkal, were dismissed in the first ninety minutes of play after the weather kept both camps confined to the dressing room for over five hours. From 'how much is too much' to 'how long will they survive', the nature of the conversations changed after a period in which the Sri Lanka bowlers sustained pressure.
Debutant Keshara Nuwantha was the wrecker-in-chief, and his adjustment of length proved ideal for the Day 2 surface, which offered sharp turn and encouraging bounce. Day 3 is widely considered the moving day in a multi-day fixture, but it came earlier than usual as Pant couldn't convert his start, Rahul was undone by sharp turn and an even better catch, and Jadeja was trapped in front by a delivery that went on with the arm from the perfect length.
Amid all the first-session chaos, the most **** ured batter from the visitors' camp held fort for a while, continuing from where he had left off, and looked set for a double hundred before falling for 167. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took the prized wicket of Padikkal and later dismissed another set batter, Dhruv Jurel, who scored a breezy 51. Before being dismissed, Jurel looked very **** ured and added valuable runs with Manav Suthar, pushing India's total to a number that keeps them in a dominant position.
The right-hander remained busy, and there was a sense of urgency in his stand with Suthar as they negotiated the Sri Lanka attack during the closing hour of play. They got together when Jadeja was dismissed in the 99th over, with the scoreboard reading 377/6, and added 55 runs for the seventh wicket. Gill, in the pre-match press conference, had stressed the contributions from the lower order, and the partnership between Jurel and Suthar was the kind of effort he was looking for to keep the momentum on their side.
Galle was gloomy, the skies were angry, and the heavy downpour in the early hours meant the scheduled early start to make up for lost overs wasn't possible. To make matters worse, the constant hide-and-seek between clouds, sun and rain continued for over five hours, and even the groundstaff's best efforts were not enough as the rain refused to relent.
They kept removing the covers after seeing clear skies, but all the hard work was undone as the strong crosswinds kept bringing the dark clouds over the stadium. The moment clear skies ahead offered hope, the darkness in the rearview forced the over-100-member team to keep panning and cr
Three overnight batters, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul (who retired hurt on Day 1) and centurion Devdutt Padikkal, were dismissed in the first ninety minutes of play after the weather kept both camps confined to the dressing room for over five hours. From 'how much is too much' to 'how long will they survive', the nature of the conversations changed after a period in which the Sri Lanka bowlers sustained pressure.
Debutant Keshara Nuwantha was the wrecker-in-chief, and his adjustment of length proved ideal for the Day 2 surface, which offered sharp turn and encouraging bounce. Day 3 is widely considered the moving day in a multi-day fixture, but it came earlier than usual as Pant couldn't convert his start, Rahul was undone by sharp turn and an even better catch, and Jadeja was trapped in front by a delivery that went on with the arm from the perfect length.
Amid all the first-session chaos, the most **** ured batter from the visitors' camp held fort for a while, continuing from where he had left off, and looked set for a double hundred before falling for 167. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took the prized wicket of Padikkal and later dismissed another set batter, Dhruv Jurel, who scored a breezy 51. Before being dismissed, Jurel looked very **** ured and added valuable runs with Manav Suthar, pushing India's total to a number that keeps them in a dominant position.
The right-hander remained busy, and there was a sense of urgency in his stand with Suthar as they negotiated the Sri Lanka attack during the closing hour of play. They got together when Jadeja was dismissed in the 99th over, with the scoreboard reading 377/6, and added 55 runs for the seventh wicket. Gill, in the pre-match press conference, had stressed the contributions from the lower order, and the partnership between Jurel and Suthar was the kind of effort he was looking for to keep the momentum on their side.
Galle was gloomy, the skies were angry, and the heavy downpour in the early hours meant the scheduled early start to make up for lost overs wasn't possible. To make matters worse, the constant hide-and-seek between clouds, sun and rain continued for over five hours, and even the groundstaff's best efforts were not enough as the rain refused to relent.
They kept removing the covers after seeing clear skies, but all the hard work was undone as the strong crosswinds kept bringing the dark clouds over the stadium. The moment clear skies ahead offered hope, the darkness in the rearview forced the over-100-member team to keep panning and cr
1 month ago
After multiple days of sunshine, the New England Patriots were forced to move inside to WIN Waste Innovations Field House and closed practice to the public after downpours plagued the practice field on Monday, Aug. 3.
A notable limited participant was receiver Kyle Williams, who left Saturday's practice with an injury. Williams missed a significant portion of practice on Monday, but did appear for the final four periods.
Before team drills, head coach Mike Vrabel and some of his coaching staff put on pads for an offensive line blocking drill. While the staff was mostly used to simulate where defensive linemen and linebackers would be lined during run formations, Vrabel took one opportunity to show off the skills he learned during his 13-year career.
Running back Jack Westover received the handoff and hit the gap as the drill intended, but out of nowhere, Vrabel came in and "stopped" Westover. Vrabel then pumped his fist and celebrated in front of the offense while the defense cheered him on.
After Vrabel showed off his defensive prowess, the receivers and defensive secondary went against each other in a 1-on-1 drill. It was essentially a draw between the two groups, with each group making a play over the other. The play of the drill was on the first play when receiver A.J. Brown bobbled the ball to himself and made a one-handed grab for a touchdown over cornerback Christian Gonzalez as the two players continue to go against each other this summer.
#williams
A notable limited participant was receiver Kyle Williams, who left Saturday's practice with an injury. Williams missed a significant portion of practice on Monday, but did appear for the final four periods.
Before team drills, head coach Mike Vrabel and some of his coaching staff put on pads for an offensive line blocking drill. While the staff was mostly used to simulate where defensive linemen and linebackers would be lined during run formations, Vrabel took one opportunity to show off the skills he learned during his 13-year career.
Running back Jack Westover received the handoff and hit the gap as the drill intended, but out of nowhere, Vrabel came in and "stopped" Westover. Vrabel then pumped his fist and celebrated in front of the offense while the defense cheered him on.
After Vrabel showed off his defensive prowess, the receivers and defensive secondary went against each other in a 1-on-1 drill. It was essentially a draw between the two groups, with each group making a play over the other. The play of the drill was on the first play when receiver A.J. Brown bobbled the ball to himself and made a one-handed grab for a touchdown over cornerback Christian Gonzalez as the two players continue to go against each other this summer.
#williams
2 months ago
Grassroots sports clubs across Shropshire say they are struggling to keep their pitches alive because of the hot, dry weather.
Telford Hornets Rugby Club are one of many who said the pitches they play on are dying because spending to irrigate would cost them thousands of pounds, money which they do not have.
Since 15 June, most of England has recorded less than 10mm of rain, which has meant many clubs are praying for a sustained downpour.
The club's chairman, Neil Thomas, said they have had to learn strategies to keep their pitches in as good condition as possible, so they can continue playing on them.
As many sport teams return from their off-season, players are faced with the prospect of playing on hardened pitches, which physiotherapists say increase the chances of soft tissue injuries.
#many #keep #telford #Rugby
Telford Hornets Rugby Club are one of many who said the pitches they play on are dying because spending to irrigate would cost them thousands of pounds, money which they do not have.
Since 15 June, most of England has recorded less than 10mm of rain, which has meant many clubs are praying for a sustained downpour.
The club's chairman, Neil Thomas, said they have had to learn strategies to keep their pitches in as good condition as possible, so they can continue playing on them.
As many sport teams return from their off-season, players are faced with the prospect of playing on hardened pitches, which physiotherapists say increase the chances of soft tissue injuries.
#many #keep #telford #Rugby
2 months ago
The Pittsburgh Pirates' game has been postponed amid heavy downpours happening in the city.
The Pirates will now take on the Milwaukee Brewers in a split doubleheader at PNC Park on Saturday.
The first game will start at 12:05 p.m. and the second game will start at 4:05 p.m., or one hour after the end of the first game. Gates will open at 11 a.m.
Pirates fans who were impacted by tonight's washout can visit the Pirates' website to learn how to exchange tickets.
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The Pirates will now take on the Milwaukee Brewers in a split doubleheader at PNC Park on Saturday.
The first game will start at 12:05 p.m. and the second game will start at 4:05 p.m., or one hour after the end of the first game. Gates will open at 11 a.m.
Pirates fans who were impacted by tonight's washout can visit the Pirates' website to learn how to exchange tickets.
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2 months ago
As Jordan Pickford punched away the umpteenth Mexican cross and the Australian official blew the final whistle, Jude Bellingham collapsed in victory inside the England penalty area. Battered, bruised, exhausted. Sometimes, the Real Madrid midfielder’s histrionics are a tad questionable. Not this time.
The magnitude of the stage – the World Cup’s most iconic stadium – was inescapable. England were public enemy No 1, facing the co-hosts in their near-impenetrable fortress. And at an altitude of 7,200m, Bellingham did not catch his breath: he was simply breathless.
Nobody rose to the occasion more than England’s talismanic attacking midfielder on Sunday night. And it wasn’t just his goals, which were brilliant by the way. It was his last-ditch tackles, his phenomenal hold-up play, his output off the ball, his motivational barks at his teammate, his wondrous quick feet.
And as the big screens cut to Bellingham amidst the downpour of the pre-match warm-up and he looked up, a wipe of his brow perhaps foreshadowed the 90 minutes ahead. His inference was simple: this was to be his stage.
Whether it be a debut in El Clásico, a Champions League final or major international tournaments, nothing brings the best out of Bellingham – still only 23 years of age, the youngest England player ever to reach 50 caps – like the grandest of arenas.
The magnitude of the stage – the World Cup’s most iconic stadium – was inescapable. England were public enemy No 1, facing the co-hosts in their near-impenetrable fortress. And at an altitude of 7,200m, Bellingham did not catch his breath: he was simply breathless.
Nobody rose to the occasion more than England’s talismanic attacking midfielder on Sunday night. And it wasn’t just his goals, which were brilliant by the way. It was his last-ditch tackles, his phenomenal hold-up play, his output off the ball, his motivational barks at his teammate, his wondrous quick feet.
And as the big screens cut to Bellingham amidst the downpour of the pre-match warm-up and he looked up, a wipe of his brow perhaps foreshadowed the 90 minutes ahead. His inference was simple: this was to be his stage.
Whether it be a debut in El Clásico, a Champions League final or major international tournaments, nothing brings the best out of Bellingham – still only 23 years of age, the youngest England player ever to reach 50 caps – like the grandest of arenas.
2 months ago
Play resumed at 7:20 p.m. ET in the Travelers Championship, following an 83-minute weather suspension.
Officials halted play at 5:57 p.m., with dangerous weather in the Cromwell, Connecticut, area.
Scottie Scheffler holds the lead at 21 under par through 13 holes at TPC River Highlands. Collin Morikawa is in the clubhouse at 20 under, following a closing 61.
Viktor Hovland, in the final pairing with Scheffler, is at 19 under, tied with Wyndham Clark (through 14).
Rain began to increase around 5:20 p.m., and turned in a downpour at times. Officials continued play as TPC River Highlands was holding up to the conditions. Once electricity arrived in the area, however, the horn sounded and players were taken off the course.
Officials halted play at 5:57 p.m., with dangerous weather in the Cromwell, Connecticut, area.
Scottie Scheffler holds the lead at 21 under par through 13 holes at TPC River Highlands. Collin Morikawa is in the clubhouse at 20 under, following a closing 61.
Viktor Hovland, in the final pairing with Scheffler, is at 19 under, tied with Wyndham Clark (through 14).
Rain began to increase around 5:20 p.m., and turned in a downpour at times. Officials continued play as TPC River Highlands was holding up to the conditions. Once electricity arrived in the area, however, the horn sounded and players were taken off the course.
3 months ago
A fierce storm has forced a delay to the FIFA World Cup game between France and Iraq, with an additional 15 minutes tacked onto halftime to safeguard player welfare.
A heavy downpour swept through the area shortly before kickoff, triggering warning messages on the stadium's big screens and temporarily holding up fans from entering Philadelphia Stadium. The shower cleared rapidly, however, and the match got underway without incident.
As the second half wore on, though, the weather returned with a vengeance. Rain hammered down inside the stadium, sending fans scrambling for their ponchos. The conditions failed to dampen spirits, with both France and Iraq supporters continuing to chant, bounce, and soak up the atmosphere, as per The Mirror US.
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A heavy downpour swept through the area shortly before kickoff, triggering warning messages on the stadium's big screens and temporarily holding up fans from entering Philadelphia Stadium. The shower cleared rapidly, however, and the match got underway without incident.
As the second half wore on, though, the weather returned with a vengeance. Rain hammered down inside the stadium, sending fans scrambling for their ponchos. The conditions failed to dampen spirits, with both France and Iraq supporters continuing to chant, bounce, and soak up the atmosphere, as per The Mirror US.
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3 months ago
Flash floods and severe weather could batter New Jersey and New York City on Monday, causing potential chaos ahead of a major World Cup match.
Senegal and Norway will face off at NYNJ Stadium on June 22, but experts have warned that rain will begin late in the morning and intensify into the afternoon. According to a message from the New York City Mayor’s Office, the downpour could even continue overnight.
Meanwhile, New York City could also experience severe thunderstorms with isolated wind gusts reaching up to 50 mph.
“New Yorkers should take this weather seriously and make plans now to stay safe during potentially dangerous conditions,” the Mayor’s Office said in the release.
According to NBC 4 New York, heavy rainfall rates could reach up to 1-2 inches an hour. New York City’s sewer system is only built to withstand 1.75 inches per hour.
Senegal and Norway will face off at NYNJ Stadium on June 22, but experts have warned that rain will begin late in the morning and intensify into the afternoon. According to a message from the New York City Mayor’s Office, the downpour could even continue overnight.
Meanwhile, New York City could also experience severe thunderstorms with isolated wind gusts reaching up to 50 mph.
“New Yorkers should take this weather seriously and make plans now to stay safe during potentially dangerous conditions,” the Mayor’s Office said in the release.
According to NBC 4 New York, heavy rainfall rates could reach up to 1-2 inches an hour. New York City’s sewer system is only built to withstand 1.75 inches per hour.
3 months ago
(AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Forecasters with The Weather Channel warned of rain, wind, and mosquitoes on the South Lawn of the White House Sunday as crowds planned to pack the makeshift arena for President Donald Trump’s birthday UFC fights.
More than 4,000 spectators were expected for UFC Freedom 250, with an additional 85,000-plus people expected for the viewing party at the nearby Ellipse.
But The Weather Channel painted a “chaotic” weather scene for the fights that are scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. E.T.
“UFC Freedom 250 is facing a chaotic weather setup on the White House South Lawn, with a 60% chance of thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and wind gusts up to 34 mph threatening to delay the outdoor fights,” The Weather Channel posted to X.
Forecasters with The Weather Channel warned of rain, wind, and mosquitoes on the South Lawn of the White House Sunday as crowds planned to pack the makeshift arena for President Donald Trump’s birthday UFC fights.
More than 4,000 spectators were expected for UFC Freedom 250, with an additional 85,000-plus people expected for the viewing party at the nearby Ellipse.
But The Weather Channel painted a “chaotic” weather scene for the fights that are scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. E.T.
“UFC Freedom 250 is facing a chaotic weather setup on the White House South Lawn, with a 60% chance of thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and wind gusts up to 34 mph threatening to delay the outdoor fights,” The Weather Channel posted to X.
3 months ago
Severe storms battered millions in the Northeast including West Virginia where heavy rain and winds sent a tent flying, hurting several people. Some of the extreme weather crossed the nation, bringing downpour to Ohio, flooded streets in Louisiana and damaging winds in Pennsylvania. NBC's Liz Kreutz reports for Sunday TODAY.
3 months ago
As Alexander Zverev stood at the microphone after his straightforward quarter-final win over Rafael Jodar, the German’s words were interrupted by a sudden and violent hailstorm hammering down on the Court Philippe-Chatrier roof. Spring showers had dampened Roland-Garros all week but this was different, a biblical downpour disrupting his victory lap. For many observers it was the sort of thing that was too on-the-nose to be scripted, the heavens opening in disapproval of one of the most controversial players on the tour.
Two things can be true at once: Zverev, a three-time slam finalist and the prohibitive favourite to lift the Coupe des Mousquetaires on Sunday, is the most complete player left in this draw and the best player of the last decade or more to have never won a major. But his presence on the tour, and at the business end of tournaments, makes a significant section of tennis observers distinctly uncomfortable – including some fans watching courtside, as a heckler at the 2025 Australian Open final made clear.
In October 2023 the German was issued with a penalty order and fined almost £400,000 for committing bodily harm against a previous girlfriend and the mother of his daughter, Brenda Patea, after she accused him of strangling her. Under German law, a penalty order is issued by a public prosecutor’s office when a trial is considered to be unnecessary, for example, in situations where there is compelling evidence to support one side.
He continued to play on the tour while legal proceedings rumbled on, while the ATP came under fire when he was appointed to the Players Advisory Council in January 2024, and Netflix was accused of helping to launder his reputation with a feature on the documentary Break Point which skirted the allegations that same month.
Zverev eventually reached out-of-court settlement with Patea in June 2024, during the French Open. The settlement meant legal proceedings were discontinued without a finding or admission of guilt, and Zverev, who described the allegations as “bullshit”, has repeatedly and strenuously denied them. Before the settlement the prospect of a trial hung over that year’s Roland-Garros, with the decision coming before Zverev played in the semi-finals.
Two things can be true at once: Zverev, a three-time slam finalist and the prohibitive favourite to lift the Coupe des Mousquetaires on Sunday, is the most complete player left in this draw and the best player of the last decade or more to have never won a major. But his presence on the tour, and at the business end of tournaments, makes a significant section of tennis observers distinctly uncomfortable – including some fans watching courtside, as a heckler at the 2025 Australian Open final made clear.
In October 2023 the German was issued with a penalty order and fined almost £400,000 for committing bodily harm against a previous girlfriend and the mother of his daughter, Brenda Patea, after she accused him of strangling her. Under German law, a penalty order is issued by a public prosecutor’s office when a trial is considered to be unnecessary, for example, in situations where there is compelling evidence to support one side.
He continued to play on the tour while legal proceedings rumbled on, while the ATP came under fire when he was appointed to the Players Advisory Council in January 2024, and Netflix was accused of helping to launder his reputation with a feature on the documentary Break Point which skirted the allegations that same month.
Zverev eventually reached out-of-court settlement with Patea in June 2024, during the French Open. The settlement meant legal proceedings were discontinued without a finding or admission of guilt, and Zverev, who described the allegations as “bullshit”, has repeatedly and strenuously denied them. Before the settlement the prospect of a trial hung over that year’s Roland-Garros, with the decision coming before Zverev played in the semi-finals.
1 yr. ago
The weather is manipulated.
You can be **** sure they will make sure it’s a complete downpour.
Today is practice I think.
We have storms from Montana all the way across to the east coast
You can be **** sure they will make sure it’s a complete downpour.
Today is practice I think.
We have storms from Montana all the way across to the east coast
1 yr. ago
working side by side with
mattnoyes
I learned so much
today is one example ~ how the formation and track of today's downpours from nw CT to se NH ~ telegraphs the track of tomorrow's cyclogenesis
ty MCN!
mattnoyes
I learned so much
today is one example ~ how the formation and track of today's downpours from nw CT to se NH ~ telegraphs the track of tomorrow's cyclogenesis
ty MCN!
