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Jannik Sinner suffers ‘Roger Federer curse’ as French Open final fan repeats fateful gesture six years on
JANNIK SINNER had two hands on the French Open crown – or at least nine fingers…
But fans reckon he was then hit by the very same curse that struck Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final six years ago.
Nothing less than that of “The Cursed Finger”.
Sinner was leading Carlos Alcaraz 2-1 in sets and 5-3 in the fourth, before earning three match points at love-40 on the Spaniard’s serve.
And it was then that some Sinner fans gleefully raised a finger in anticipation of the World No1 clinching his first Roland Garros title.
That’s also what happened to Federer in the SW19 seats when he had two match points on his own serve against big rival Novak Djokovic back in 2019.
Both times fingers went up. Both times fortunes went down for the man on top.
Djokovic clinched a five-set epic, then Alcaraz did just that too on Sunday – retaining his French crown via the longest-ever Roland Garros final.
And fans couldn’t resist making creepy comparisons.
One wrote: “If it’s not a cursed finger again” – followed by crying-with-laughter emojis.
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Others taunted Sinner fans – as their hero went on to lose 4-6 6-7 6-4 7-6 7-6 in five hours and 29 minutes.
The 23-year-old might also have thought the spirits were against him for another reason.
He sportingly gave up a point in the fourth point after telling the chair umpire an Alcaraz shot had wrongly been called out.
But replays showed line judges had been right to call it long.
Three-time Slam winner Sinner admitted afterwards it was tough to speak after losing from such a strong position.
The rueful runner-up said: “It’s easier to play than talk now.
“I’m still happy with this trophy – I won’t sleep very well tonight but it is OK.”
Meanwhile, Alcaraz praised his beaten rival – perhaps knowing the pair are way ahead of the world’s rest in the men’s game.
He told Sinner: “The level you have is amazing.
“It is a privilege to share a court with you in every tournament and in making history.”
Five savvy homemade Father’s Day gifts for this Sunday
FATHER’S Day doesn’t need to cost you a fortune to be meaningful.
You can skip the overpriced socks and novelty mugs.
These heartfelt, homemade ideas will show Dad he’s appreciated without blowing the budget this Sunday . . .
SPOT ON: Create a Spotify playlist of your dad’s favourite songs or tracks that remind you of him.
You can add a custom photo design to the playlist to make it extra special.
OWE THAT’S NICE: Skip generic gifts and design personalised “IOU” vouchers for experiences he’ll truly enjoy.
Offer a DIY car wash, his favourite home-cooked meal, or a movie night of his choice to show him how much you care.
BOXING CLEVER: Upcycle old items into meaningful gifts.
Transform a worn-out toolbox into a stylish beer crate with £5 wood stain from Homebase, and throw in his favourite brews.
Or, layer paprika, salt and herbs in a jam jar for a custom spice rub set.
WRITE NOTES: Fill a jar with handwritten notes recalling your favourite moments with your dad.
Decorate it with string or ribbon from your craft box and a photo tag for an extra sentimental touch.
It will be something he can revisit whenever he needs a smile.
FUTURE MEMORIES: Organise a simple but special family outing, like a Sunday walk or bike ride, followed by a picnic with homemade sandwiches and snacks.
Quality time together is often the best gift and a chance to make memories.
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Why Meghan MUST drop the ‘Duchess’ title, – I know the REAL reason she’s blurring kids faces
SHE’S on a roll. There’s no doubt about it.
After a brief flirtation with being a member of the Royal Family, Meghan Markle/Sussex/Mountbatten- Windsor/Spencer is flying solo.
The reports that Meghan is now seeking to trademark future ventures in the hospitality sector for her As Ever brand suggest she is now fully invested in life as an influencer and entrepreneur.
And there’s nothing wrong with that.
But it has absolutely nothing to do with being royal.
Marrying Prince Harry fired her into global fame and now she wants to capitalise on it.
Somebody has to fund their Californian lifestyle, and Harry claims he has been financially cut off by his family.
After almost obsessive secrecy about their children and their home life, Meghan is now bombarding her growing band of social media fans with updates of what she, Harry and the kids have been up to.
To add some mystery, the children’s faces are obscured.
It’s a telling contrast to the pictures we see of William and Catherine’s young brood as they grow up.
Everything Meghan posts — from twerking videos on the labour ward to a family trip to Disney — multiplies the clicks and the potential revenue.
She’s turning out to be a shrewd operator — which perhaps she always was.
Again, I have no problem with that.
But to try to cling to the vestiges of her blink-of-an-eye time as a working royal is disingenuous.
So, Meghan, how about dropping the Duchess nonsense and the HRH which you are no longer entitled to use?
Be independent and successful.
Make your As Ever brand bigger than ever on your own.
You are an independent woman with a husband who adores you.
Just because he’s a prince doesn’t mean you have to hang on to the idea of being a princess.
You tried being part of the Royal Family and hated it.
Time to move on, which, I think, is what this is all about.
Prince William gives emotional plea to world leaders urging them to act to save the planet
THE Prince of Wales said watching humans destroy our oceans was “simply heartbreaking” as he urged world leaders to act by thinking big yesterday.
William‘s call came in a speech to the Blue Economy and Finance Forum on ocean preservation at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco after meeting France’s President Emmanuel Macron.
The prince, whose opening and closing remarks were in French, said those attending were “united by our deep connection to the ocean and our concern for its safety”.
William, in navy suit with a recycled sustainable tie from Wilmok, said the clock was ticking on meeting the target agreed at the 2022 UN Biodiversity Summit aiming to protect at least 30 per cent of the world’s land and sea by 2030.
Speaking at the heads of state and government session on the forum’s final day, the prince added: “Watching human activity reduce beautiful sea forests to barren deserts at the base of our oceans is simply heartbreaking.
“For the future of our planet, for the future generations, we must listen to the words of Sir David Attenborough: ‘If we save the sea, we save our world’.
“I call on all of you to think big in your actions.”
World leaders were greeted by a blue carpet as they arrived at the event, with William chatting with Mr Macron and other dignitaries.
Addressing an audience of 1,800, William said: “Rising sea temperatures, plastic pollution and overfishing are putting pressure on fragile ecosystems.
“What once seemed an abundant resource is diminishing before our eyes.
“We all stand to be impacted. And we are all responsible for change — both negative and positive.
“But there remains time to turn this tide.”
Later, William said he went through a range of emotions when he saw Sir David’s new Ocean film.
He told Enric Sala, who worked on the film: “I got angry, then sad, then I got frustrated, then I got happy.”
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Actor Jared Leto denies historical claims of sexual misconduct from nine women
ACTOR Jared Leto has denied historical claims of sexual misconduct.
The star, 53, was accused by nine women, including some who were teenagers at the time.
But he has rebuffed the Air Mail report in which model Laura La Rue said she was just 16 when the then 36-year-old began messaging her.
Describing a visit to his home, she said: “He was flirting with me.
“He’d lean in close, then pull away.”
She says he later emerged from a room naked.
La Rue said: “I thought maybe this was just what adult men do.”
Leto starred as The Joker in Suicide Squad and won an Oscar and Golden Globe for Dallas Buyers Club.
He is also the frontman to rock band Thirty Seconds To Mars.
His representative said: “Their communications contain nothing sexual or inappropriate and Ms La Rue later applied to work as his personal assistant.”
La Rue denied she ever applied for the job.
Shoppers race to popular supermarket as bargain Fairy pods for 100 washes spotted on shelves
SHOPPERS are rushing to a popular chain with over 300 stores across the UK after spotting a cracking deal on a household essential.
Farmfoods is selling Fairy laundry pods offering 100 washes – yet priced at less than £20.
One savvy shopper took to social media to share their cheap find, writing: “100 washes are back in Farmfoods £19,99.”
This is a bargain compared to Amazon, where the same Fairy Platinum Non Bio Pods pack currently goes for £25.99.
Farmfoods is a Scottish frozen food and grocery supermarket chain with 341 stores across the UK.
Founded in 1955, Farmfoods is headquartered in Cumbernauld, Scotland, with a strong presence across Scotland, Northern England and Wales.
While Farmfoods specialises in frozen foods, the chain also sells a range of groceries and household essentials.
It comes as shoppers spotted Farmfoods is selling a limited edition chocolate that is a twist on a classic for just 49p.
Fry’s Turkish Delight Orange, which is a citrus twist on the classic floral tasting chocolate, was first picked up in stores last summer.
Meanwhile, Tom Church, co-founder of discount code website Latestdeals.co.uk shared with The Sun today the best times to shop at retailers like B&M and Poundland to save money.
He advised that Wednesday mornings are the best time to visit B&M, as “this is when most of the new reductions are dropped”.
Similarly, for Home Bargains, Tom recommends shopping first thing in the morning, as larger stores typically receive deliveries around 7.30am each day.
He also suggests taking a careful look around as you enter the store, explaining, “Often, Home Bargains keeps the best deals at the front to lure you in.
“You don’t want to walk straight past them on the way in!”
Superdrug often offers promotions and shopping incentives.
Tom says the best time to shop there depends on “what you’re buying, and timing your shop to coincide with a relevant offer”.
For example, the store often runs 3-for-2 deals on beauty products, so if you’re restocking your makeup bag, it may be worth waiting for that offer to return.
Aldi is well known for its middle aisle Special Buys, selling everything from air fryers to dupes for Dyson hairstylers.
These deals drop on Thursdays and Sundays, so arriving early on those days gives you the best chance to grab the bargains.
The store also has red stickers to point out an item has been reduced.
Tom said: “If you get there early, you have a better chance of bagging them. Just look out for red stickers.”
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
Common food item could lower your risk of heart disease & type 2 diabetes, boffins claim
BUTTER could actually reduce your risk of heart disease, scientists say.
Having a teaspoonful a day was found to cut the risk of getting type 2 diabetes by a third.
The study, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that butter boosts “good” cholesterol – which helps to remove harmful fats known to cause heart attacks and strokes.
Scientists from Boston University tracked 2,500 men and women over the age of 30 over decades, noting what they ate and how many went on to develop heart disease.
Those who ate five grammes of butter a day or more were 31 per cent less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes – usually caused by poor diet and lifestyle – than those eating little or no butter.
Margarines – often promoted as “healthy” alternatives for butter – increased the risk of diabetes by more than 40 per cent and heart problems by 30 per cent.
Researchers put it down to the unhealthy “trans fats” used in margarines from the 1970s onwards – now largely ditched by spread manufacturers.
Eating a portion of beans a day could also slash your risk of deadly heart attack or stroke, new research shows.
Beans – whether they’re dried, canned or frozen – can boost heart and metabolic health, according to scientists.
Daily portions of chickpeas and black beans could serve as a “simple, cost-effective” way to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, they said.
The new study links chickpeas to improved cholesterol levels, which blacks beans seemed to reduce inflammation.