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Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Carlos Alcaraz hit Ibiza as Jack Draper chilled out in preparation for Queen's
The preparations of the top two men's seeds for this week's HSBC Championships at the Queen's Club make for quite the contrast. The No1 Carlos Alcaraz arrived in London on Saturday after a few days in Ibiza drinking shots, while the No2 seed Jack Draper has spent his spare time chilling out at home. No one can begrudge Alcaraz his trip to a Spanish island infamous for its hedonistic nightclubbing culture. There was much to celebrate after the 22-year-old's remarkable comeback from three championship points down against Jannik Sinner in last Sunday's French Open final lasting five sets in 5½ hours. Alcaraz was by no means staying out at the likes of Amnesia and Pacha until sunrise, but there was the occasional moment in which he would let his hair down. Videos taken by revellers at the outdoor day club Ushuaïa showed Alcaraz dancing in the VIP area alongside the Tottenham Hotspur footballer Sergio Reguilón, while he admitted on Sunday that some alcohol was consumed in a toast to his recent victory. 'This year Ibiza was more chill,' Alcaraz said. 'It was fun, but honestly I rested a lot, physically and mentally. But I had fun and a nice three days. It was more than enough. 'Once I went to bed so late. That's the craziest thing. Obviously I did some shots as well, but nothing more than that.' This is becoming a pre-Wimbledon ritual for Alcaraz. His Netflix documentary entitled My Way, released earlier this year, revealed that his coaching team attempted to stop him going to Ibiza after winning the French Open in 2024. He did not heed their instructions and was adamant that a break from tennis was necessary in between his transition from clay to grass. There were no interventions this time, with Alcaraz insisting on Sunday that 'they knew at the beginning that I was going to go 100 per cent'. The week in between the French Open and Queen's allows for some respite and Alcaraz eventually took to the courts here on Saturday for his first hit on grass this year. PA 'It's the middle of the season,' Alcaraz said. 'The clay season is really, really intense, so soon after Roland Garros is the best moment to go anywhere. My friends are going to Ibiza every year, so I thought I'll go to Ibiza as well. But it doesn't matter the place you're going. It's time to turn off your mind a little bit, to rest physically and mentally, and come back to the grass season as good as I can.' Alcaraz is bidding to become the first man since Bjorn Borg in 1979 and 1980 to complete French Open-Wimbledon doubles in consecutive years. Seven days after his triumph at Roland Garros, there was still some disbelief that he is in this position after being on the brink of a four-set defeat. 'The phone, the media, everywhere, there is a lot of videos from that match, from that moment, match point down,' Alcaraz said. 'I still watch it sometimes and I still don't believe that I come back from that moment.' Draper, too, could not quite believe what he was watching on television at home last week. The 23-year-old Briton is well aware of the talent of both Alcaraz and Sinner, and has long stated his intention to catch up with them at the summit of men's tennis. He has done well to rapidly rise to a career-high world ranking of No4 last week but more work is required to reach the levels seen in one of the great grand-slam finals. 'I think it inspired all the players,' Draper said. 'I don't know what I'm capable of yet, but I aspire to be at that level. What those guys are doing is setting the way and changing the game. Players like myself are going to be working very hard to get to that point.' While there is still disappointment at his French Open fourth-round exit, it has at least afforded Draper some extra rest at home and an earlier start to his practice on grass. He is due to open his campaign for a first Queen's Club title against Jenson Brooksby, the world No151 from the United States on Tuesday. 'Everyone's different,' Draper said. 'For me I like being at home. I love going back to the UK, to my flat or to the family home. I like coming back to see my family. I never get that time to be able to come back home and just completely relax. 'When I work, I work really hard and I'm always on. I'm always trying to improve and stuff. Sometimes it's nice for me now to come back and just take my mind off everything. I don't really feel the urge to be going out partying and all that sort of stuff.'
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I'm A Celebrity and comedy legend shares rare snap of ‘giant' son as they hang out with close pal Robbie Williams
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A COMEDY legend and I'm A Celeb alum shared a rare snap of his 'giant' son while meeting up with pal Robbie Williams. The three men were all smiles as they stood posed for a photo together. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Tommy Cannon shared a snap of himself and "giant son" Luke with Robbie Williams Credit: Instagram 4 He is best known for comedy duo Cannon and Ball Credit: Rex 4 It's not the first time Tommy's highlighted Luke's height Credit: Instagram Tommy Cannon, 86, is best known for being part of comedy double act Cannon and Ball - alongside the late Bobby Ball. On Instagram, Tommy shared a photo of himself, Robbie Williams and his "giant" son, Luke. Tommy penned: "Posted about it already, but want to thank @robbiewilliams for an amazing night, honoured to call this man a good friend of mine, and was lovely to reminisce about the old times of comedy and what he was raised on. "A fantastic and lovely man, a true showman, let me know when you want me to sing 'My Way' with you Rob (yes that is my giant son)." One follower commented: "Hi Luke your the Giant son bless x." Another added: "Bet Robbie was buzzing to meet another legend." While a third shared: "Love this bless so sweet xx." Tommy's legendary comedy career spans over five decades - with Cannon and Ball active from 1974 until Bobby's death in 2020. Their variety show, The Cannon and Ball Show, ran on ITV for nine years from 1979 to 1998. In 2005, Tommy and Bobby Ball both entered I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Bobby Ball's comedy partner Tommy Cannon tears up saying he'll 'never get over' his death as a 'big chunk of me is gone' However, Tommy was first to be eliminated - although the second person overall to leave camp after Elaine Lordan withdrew. Meanwhile, it's not the first time that the comedy legend's drawn attention to Luke's towering height. Last year, the two posed together as Tommy asked Gary Barlow whether he could join "the giant son club". It followed the Take That singer's eldest child becoming an internet sensation from a viral family photo. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the 5ft 11 star joked: "@GaryBarlow can I join the giant son club?" While Luke, whose mum is Tommy's second wife Hazel, later took to the platform with a solo photo. He wrote: "This is overwhelming how much my tallness has taken! "Thank you for the follows and likes, guess being 6ft6 has its perks! Sorry dad @TheTommyCannon." He went on to share another shot with his famous father, writing: "Another picture to clarify how tall I actually am @TheTommyCannon #TallSonClub #CannonandTall."
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'm A Celebrity and comedy legend shares rare snap of ‘giant' son as they hang out with close pal Robbie Williams
A COMEDY legend and I'm A Celeb alum shared a rare snap of his 'giant' son while meeting up with pal Robbie Williams. The three men were all smiles as they stood posed for a photo together. 4 Tommy Cannon shared a snap of himself and "giant son" Luke with Robbie Williams Credit: Instagram 4 He is best known for comedy duo Cannon and Ball Credit: Rex 4 It's not the first time Tommy's highlighted Luke's height Credit: Instagram Tommy Cannon, 86, is best known for being part of comedy double act Cannon and Ball - alongside the late Bobby Ball. On Instagram, Tommy shared a photo of himself, Robbie Williams and his "giant" son, Luke. Tommy penned: "Posted about it already, but want to thank @robbiewilliams for an amazing night, honoured to call this man a good friend of mine, and was lovely to reminisce about the old times of comedy and what he was raised on. "A fantastic and lovely man, a true showman, let me know when you want me to sing 'My Way' with you Rob (yes that is my giant son)." Read more on I'm a Celebrity One follower commented: "Hi Luke your the Giant son bless x." Another added: "Bet Robbie was buzzing to meet another legend." While a third shared: "Love this bless so sweet xx." Tommy's legendary comedy career spans over five decades - with Cannon and Ball active from 1974 Most read in News TV Their variety show, The Cannon and Ball Show, ran on ITV for nine years from 1979 to 1998. In 2005, Tommy and Bobby Ball both entered I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Bobby Ball's comedy partner Tommy Cannon tears up saying he'll 'never get over' his death as a 'big chunk of me is gone' However, Tommy was first to be eliminated - although the second person overall to leave camp after Elaine Lordan withdrew. Meanwhile, it's not the first time that th Last year, the two posed together as Tommy asked Gary Barlow whether he could join "the giant son club". It followed the Take That singer's eldest child T aking to X, formerly Twitter , the 5ft 11 star joked: "@GaryBarlow can I join the giant son club?" While Luke, whose mum is Tommy's second wife Hazel, later took to the platform with a solo photo. He wrote: "This is overwhelming how much my tallness has taken! "Thank you for the follows and likes, guess being 6ft6 has its perks! Sorry dad @TheTommyCannon." He went on to share another shot with his famous father, writing: "Another picture to clarify how tall I actually am @TheTommyCannon #TallSonClub #CannonandTall." 4 Cannon and Ball entered I'm A Celebrity back in 2005 Credit: Rex
The Courier
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Overgate busker swaps street for stage as he lands Dundee Rep role
Dundee busker Spencer Shek is known for his soulful covers of classic ballads outside the city's Overgate. Shoppers and city centre residents may be familiar with Spencer's crowd-pleasing renditions of everything My Way by Frank Sinatra to Perfect by Ed Sheeran. But this week, the velvet-voiced singer will swap his streetside serenades for a stint on the stage at Dundee Rep in an upcoming Dundee Youth Music Theatre production. 'Chess' is a Cold War musical with music written by Abba's own Benny Anderson and Björn Ulvaeus. Spencer is set to star as Freddie Trumper, a cocky chess grandmaster from the United States whose takes on his Soviet rival in a battle of wills, values and politics. For Dundee University law student Spencer, singing on stage is the dream. But he credits his busking days with giving him the confidence to pursue it. 'I originally started busking in Glasgow when I was 18 and fell in love with it,' says Spencer, 26, who is originally from Kilwinning. 'I was unsure of what busking would be like in Dundee after I moved here for university, but the public here are so lovely and welcoming of me and my music.' The popularity of his city centre performances has secured Spencer several wedding singer gigs, as well as performances at community events and special birthdays. 'My favourite moments are when I get to sing someone down the aisle,' smiles Spencer. 'I'm just in disbelief that someone would want me to sing them down on such as special occasion. I get emotional.' He recently joined the Dundee Youth Music Theatre and has thrown himself into the group. 'I've quickly bonded with everyone,' he says. 'We have such a talented cast and I'm incredibly privileged to be working with everyone there.' Spencer's big plan after university is to make it in the music industry as a singer-songwriter, or perform on the West End or Broadway. But the shrewd soon-to-be graduate is well aware of 'just how hard it is to make it in the music industry', which is why he's been working towards his law diploma since moving to Dundee. 'If it wasn't to work out, at least I still have my degree that I can use for a job that I very much take an interest in,' he says. 'But hopefully the music works out. Fingers crossed – that's the absolute dream for me.'
Wales Online
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Carlos Alcaraz's inner circle that inspired French Open win after heartbreaking admission
Carlos Alcaraz's inner circle that inspired French Open win after heartbreaking admission Carlos Alcaraz retained his French Open title by beating Jannik Sinner in a five-set epic in Paris on Sunday, with the Spaniard's team instrumental in his success French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has thrived thanks to the support of his family, friends and colleagues (Image: Getty Images ) Tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz took his career to the next level following a remarkable comeback victory over Jannik Sinner to successfully defend his French Open title. Sunday's triumph wasn't just a solo achievement, however, but also a testament to the dedicated team behind the young star. Alcaraz found himself at an emotional juncture earlier this year and was contemplating taking time off after struggling for form. His resilience shone through as he recovered from two sets down to claim a 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) victory against Sinner. "I will [listen to] my close people and [when] my team have things to say to me, and that's all that matters," he said in April amid mounting pressures. Clearly, his strategy to concentrate on the counsel of his nearest and dearest has paid dividends, which was evident in the 22-year-old's impressive return to the pinnacle of tennis this weekend. Who is Carlos Alcaraz's agent? Albert Molina took Alcaraz under his wing after persuading his parents when the tennis prodigy was just 12. And he often treats the five-time major winner as if he were his own son. Their bond was beautifully depicted in the 2025 Netflix docuseries 'My Way'. And it demonstrated that while the mentor-protege connection can be demanding at times, it is also immensely rewarding. "I tried to explain to him that it might not be the best idea to go to Ibiza for three or four days on holiday when he had Queen's the following week and then Wimbledon," said Molina in one scene. He was also shown reprimanding his client after Alcaraz arrived late for a sponsorship event. Article continues below Alcaraz's agent, Albert Molina, discovered the youngster when he was just 11 (Image: Getty Images ) "That day I got very angry with him, but not because of punctuality," he continued. "It bothered me not because of being late. For me, it was a lack of respect towards other people, and that's what I cannot tolerate with Carlos. It doesn't matter if you're No. 1 in the world. Nobody has to wait for you, Carlos." He further emphasised the personal sacrifices he makes for Alcaraz's career, including missing out on time with his family. That includes going long periods without seeing his wife, 16-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter. Molina also highlighted that he can't spend as much time as he'd like with his elderly parents and often spends his birthday, which coincides with Wimbledon, alone. However, his connections within the tennis community were particularly crucial in securing a star coach to oversee Alcaraz's development. Who is Carlos Alcaraz's coach? Former world No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero has been working with the player for six years (Image: Getty Images ) The coaching influence of Juan Carlos Ferrero has been paramount, beginning his mentorship with Alcaraz at just 16. It was agent Molina who persuaded the ex-world No. 1 to observe the young talent at a Futures tournament, leading to a partnership that has only grown stronger. "I think his strength is keeping believing all the time until the last ball is gone. And he tries and tries," said Ferrero after Alcaraz's second French Open title on Sunday. "It was a thing [when] he was Love-40 in the fourth, this 5-3 [game], and he looked at me and still made [a motion to] me like this with the racquet, like saying, 'I'm still here,' saying, 'Vamos.' "I'm not going to say that I was believing that he was able to recover from that 5-3, Love-40. But one more time with Carlos, everything is possible, and he did it again. Amazing [achievement]." But Alcaraz has more figures behind the scenes helping to keep him on the path to greatness. Coach Samuel Lopez and physio Fran Rubio are newer additions to his team, while fitness guru Juanjo Moreno and personal trainer Alberto Lledo have worked with him since 2018 and 2020, respectively. Who are Carlos Alcaraz's parents? Alcaraz's dad was once his coach and mentor (Image: Getty Images ) Carlos Alcaraz grew up in a family where tennis was a familiar pursuit; his father, a passionate player in his younger years, had to give up the sport due to financial constraints. Meanwhile, mother Virginia made sacrifices and worked hard as a sales assistant at IKEA to help fund her son's dream. "I loved tennis since the beginning," he told Sports Illustrated in 2022. "I mean my father bought me my first racket, and the first time that I played tennis, I fell in love." Having Carlos Sr as a coach at Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia proved advantageous for Alcaraz's rise in tennis. Alcaraz's grandfather, Carlos Alcaraz Lerma, occasionally attends his matches, showcasing the player's deep gratitude for his family's role in his success. "For me, it's amazing to have you here supporting me," he said following his triumphant 2024 French Open campaign. "Since I was a little kid, as I said many times, I was running from school to put the TV on to watch this tournament on the TV, now I am lifting the trophy in front of all of you." Does Carlos Alcaraz have siblings? Alvaro Alcaraz, Carlos' brother, often accompanies his younger sibling on tour (Image: Getty Images ) Article continues below Alcaraz has two younger brothers and one elder sibling, who often travels with him on tour. Alvaro, who is often seen lending a hand as Alcaraz's hitting partner, seems to share an exceptionally close bond with his pioneering brother. "I have my brother here as well," the five-time major champion said in an address to Alvaro following a match at the 2023 Cincinnati Open. "It's great to have you here, supporting me every day, to make me be a better person every day, learning from you as well, so thank you very much for being with me."
