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Djokovic To Miss Italian Open

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The Italian Open in Rome will not host Novak Djokovic, a record 24-time Grand Slam champion, from May 7 to May 18 according to tournament organizers.

Novak Djokovic has stated that he won’t participate in #IBI25. Nole, the clay court tournament’s organizers, announced on social media that “see you next year.”

The organizers did not explain why Djokovic, 37, withdrawn.

After pulling out of the Masters competition in the Italian capital, where he has won six times, most recently in 2022, the Serb is still waiting for his 100th ATP title.

After enduring a turbulent start to the year 2025, Djokovic is yet to win a trophy this year.

His most recent gold was won at the Paris Olympics last year, where the following Grand Slam will take place in May/June, at Roland Garros.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts to Alejandro Tabilo’s reaction to his match against Alejandro Tabilo of Chile at the Foro Italico in Rome on May 12, 2024. (Photo by Tiziana FABI/AFP)

Before suffering early exits on the clay in Monte Carlo and Madrid, Djokovic lost to Czech teenager Jakub Mensik in the Miami Open final last month.

After losing to Matteo Arnaldi in his first match of the Monte Carlo Masters, Alejandro Tabilo, who had earlier lost to him in his opener, lost to him in the Madrid Open.

Georgia Toffolo’s lavish life from luxury honeymoon to eye-popping bank account

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Georgia Toffolo, a former Made in Chelsea star, revealed the unexpected sums she and her husband have in their current account, giving fans a sneak peek into her lavish lifestyle.

Georgia Toffolo first rose to fame in 2014 while on Made In Chelsea(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Roy)

Georgia Toffolo has made headlines after revealing the shocking amount of money that’s in the bank account she shares with millionaire husband James Watt.

After rising to fame on Made In Chelsea in 2014, Georgia has become a familiar face on our TV screens thanks to stints on shows including Celebs Go Dating, Celebrity Gogglebox and Celebrity Hunted. In 2017, the 30-year-old captured people’s hearts when she was crowned Queen of the Jungle in season 17 of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, beating the likes of Jamie Lomas, Rebekah Vardy and Amir Khan.

With her career taking her from strength-to-strength, here the Mirror takes a look at the TV personality’s very lavish lifestyle away from our screens…

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Georgia is married to former BrewDog CEO James Watt(Image: instagram.com/brewdogjames)

proposal that is romantic

Back in 2023, Georgia began dating former BrewDog CEO James Watt after being set up on a blind date by friends. In October last year the pair got engaged during a romantic trip to Greece for Georgia’s 30th birthday when James popped the question with a stunning eight-carat triple-diamond ring, estimated to be worth £200,000.

Just last month the TV personality surprised fans by revealing she’d tied the knot in Gardenstown, in the county of Aberdeenshire, in the same church James’s grandparents were married in. “1st March will forever be the best day of my life – the day I became your wife. We eloped!,” she revealed.

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“Guests: whoever could get here with 48 hours notice! Temperature: 6°C. Wind: 17 knots North Westerly. Location: North East Scotland. To our family and friends who aren’t with us, we will celebrate with you soonest!”

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The pair gave guests just 48 hours notice of their big day(Image: Georgia Toffolo/Instagram)

Following the special occasion, the pair released a series of unconventional wedding photos, including one of James dressed in fishing waders and another showing Georgia, wearing a cream fleece dress, holding some freshly-caught lobsters.

Although their wedding may have been less extravagant, some reports claim that their honeymoon was more lavish. The couple reportedly had a honeymoon at Aberdeenshire’s Fife Arms Hotel, where rooms could cost up to £3, 000 per night.

Sprawling pad in London

Georgia now spends her time split between London and Scotland after moving in with James. With 1.8 million followers on Instagram, the content creator has occasionally given fans a peek inside the pair’s stunning London apartment, which is situated on the banks of the Thames. Making the most of the beautiful location, the apartment has floor-to-ceiling windows which let in plenty of light and allow for panoramic views across London.

The former Made in Chelsea star was also questioned about where she was at her happiest during a recent Q&amp, A on her Instagram Story. She responded by describing the home she shares with James as having a special place in her heart.

“I’m definitely happiest in our garden in Scotland.” In a field directly opposite our home, James planted thousands of trees in the most breathtaking garden. Their progress has been so impressive! She explained that being in the natural world is the absolute opposite of our daily lives in London because it is so hectic.

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Georgia and James now split their time between London and Scotland(Image: instagram.com/georgiatoffolo)

shocking bank balance

The TV personality recently shared a screenshot of their current account, with the balance reading zero, to deter critics who had claimed she was being with James “for his money.” She laughed, “Going off the state of our joint bank account, I would say probably not.”

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Georgia has previously made headlines for disclosing details about her relationship. She revealed earlier this year that she and James conducted quarterly relationship reviews to discuss their deepest feelings for one another, their relationship, and what could be done to improve. She said, “This is the savage one where we talk about things we could improve or want to give feedback.”

She continued, “If you don’t nip in the bud these tiny, completely unimportant things like your lip balm,” they could turn into bigger, more significant things that might have an impact on your relationship. I highly suggest. I need to stop spending so much, so he politely says, “We should do more budgeting,” which is the one that consistently comes up on James’ part.

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Marine Nationale wins Punchestown Champion Chase

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On the opening day of the Punchestown Festival, Marine Nationale defeated Fact To File to claim the thrilling Champion Chase.

Fact To File was the 11-10 favorite after winning the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham last month, but the early pace was a challenge.

El Fabiolo provided Marine Nationale with the greatest challenge despite the two Cheltenham winners’ hysterical rivalry, only to fall at the fence’s end.

In the end, Sean Flanagan defeated Captain Guinness (28-1) by seven lengths under the direction of Rachael Blackmore, who is the 2-1 second favorite.

successes for Mullins in grade One

Danny Mullins wins the Champion Novice Steeplechase at Punchestown on Champ KielyInpho

In the day’s other Grade One competitions, trainer Willie Mullins recorded two shock victories.

Irancy headed up a one-two-three-four for Mullins in the Champion Novice Hurdle on 18-1 shot.

Kopek Des Bordes, a Cheltenham champion, finished fourth, nine lengths ahead of stablemates Salvator Mundi and Karbau, who had been the heavy favorite.

Irancy has always been a good horse, but after winning here earlier in the season, he faced a setback, Mullins said, “The best thing that could have happened was that he came here fresh.”

After Cheltenham, I gave Kopek Des Bordes a nice break, thinking that I should have taken him somewhere like Ayr or Perth.

I believed that when I saw him in the parade ring, his condition was too great, and it showed at the current pace.

After training five of the eight runners, Mullins also had a one-two in the Champion Novice Chase.

At the final fence, Champ Kiely (21) took the lead before winning by six and a half lengths from Ballyburn, the 11-8 favorite.

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Dune’s Chanel-inspired shoulder bag has just been made more affordable by a spring sale

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For less than the £5k price tag, Dune London are currently putting together a similarly chic accessory for you.

Dune’s Chanel-inspired shoulder bag is more affordable thanks to spring sale(Image: Dune London)

Although we may all be a fan of designer fashion and accessories, these items are likely to fall outside of the typical budget due to their high prices. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t afford to pay extra for luxury clothing.

A Boucle Shoulder Bag from Dune London is now less expensive and has the same appearance as a recognizable Tweed Chanel handbag. This Boucle shoulder bag from Dune has been reduced from its original £129 price to £90, compared to the Chanel 2.55 Tweed Shoulder Bag, which currently retails for about £5000.

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This Pink Boucle Chain Handle Shoulder Bag is now £39 off(Image: Dune London)

This boucle handbag combines high-quality craftsmanship with Dune’s in-house design expertise. It comes in two delectable colorways: pastel pink or pale blue, and it has a chic boucle and beautifully soft quilted, premium leather finish that are both in line with this season’s must-have hues.

This timeless style features a signature thread-through chain handle, a brushed gold effect, and a bespoke turn-lock closure with interlocking “DD” hardware that resembles Chanel’s simple closure. It can be worn cross-body or on the shoulder for easy transportation in any fashionable way. The jacquard-lined interior has two compartments and a slip-in pocket for organized storage that keeps your essentials organized and at hand.

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This Regent bag is the one to beat for elevating your ensemble with an understated and chic accessory that maintains a Chanel-inspired timeless elegance, whether you’re purchasing a new must-have bag for daily wear or as an investment piece that mimics the classic and elegant designer style without spending a fortune.

English FA ‘carefully reviewing’ transgender policy

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The decision to allow transgender women to play in women’s football is being “carefully reviewed” by the English Football Association.

Since the landmark UK Supreme Court decision two weeks ago that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex under equalities law, the FA has been seeking legal counsel.

The Scottish Football Association’s decision to outlaw transgender women from playing women’s football was revealed earlier on Tuesday.

According to BBC Sport, the rules were updated earlier this month by English football’s governing body, but they could now be changed in a few days.

Similar to the Scottish FA (SFA), which takes testosterone levels into account and allows transgender women to compete in their affirmed gender category on a case-by-case basis.

However, new regulations now allow only those who were biologically female to compete in games north of the border starting next season to allow them to do so.

As sports organizations react to the Supreme Court’s decision, the FA has now been under pressure to do the same.

The Scottish FA had shown “wisdom” and “similar clarity from the FA is long overdue,” according to former FA Chairman Lord Triesman.

“The very notion that the FA can disregard the Supreme Court constitutes foolhardy contempt for the law.” He claimed that every day the situation gets worse.

We are taking legal advice, according to a spokesperson for the FA, and are reviewing our policy closely.

Football anti-discrimination group Kick It Out stated in a statement that it was “solidarity with the trans community” last week that the Supreme Court decision would have “far-reaching consequences.”

The SFA rule change will align with other sports that restrict women’s competition to those who haven’t reached male puberty, such as rugby, swimming, and athletics.

The governing body of snooker is reviewing its gender eligibility policy, while transgender women were banned from Ultimate Pool Group’s female category last week.

Since the Supreme Court’s decision, the England and Wales Cricket Board has been seeking legal counsel regarding its policy.

Transgender women are currently able to play both recreational cricket and cricket in tier three of the domestic structure, which includes traditionally lower-level counties.

Background

Before England’s November game against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley, campaigners demanded that the FA outlaw transgender women from the women’s game.

A teenage girl was banned from school for making offensive remarks to a transgender opponent in a grassroots match.

However, the FA’s updated trans policy allows biological males to play in the women’s game even if they have undergone “match observation” to determine whether they pose a threat to other players’ safety and fair competition.

Transgender women players must provide evidence that they have been on or off the testosterone level for at least 12 months, as well as a history of hormone therapy, as well as an annual evaluation of treatment.

However, a new formal procedure, which will require a player’s FA official to observe a match, will give the organization the authority to remove or decline players’ permission to play in the women’s game.

The FA announced earlier this month that its revised process will have “ultimate discretion” over eligibility and be managed “case by case”.

According to the FA, there are 20 transgender women playing amateur football in England out of the millions of people who compete there, compared to none in the Home Nations’ professional game.

48 MPs wrote a letter to the Football Association in December 2023 to “protect women and girls” in the game.

Following a rumored incident involving a transgender player who shot an opponent in the leg, several teams in Yorkshire withdrew from games against a recreational side.

Due to “an abundance of caution,” the Sutton United women’s team canceled a game against Ebbsfleet United in September 2024. Sutton signed transgender goalkeeper Blair Hamilton after he did so.

By appointing Lucy Clark, the first publicly transgender player in British football, the club made history in January 2024.

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World No 2 Alexander Zverev Knocked Out Of Madrid Open

Alexander Zverev, the second-ranked player in the world, was knocked out of the Madrid Open by Francisco Cerundolo, who is from Argentina, on Tuesday.

Cerundolo, a 21-year-old German champion, won 7-5, 6-3 to reclaim his previous year’s feat.

After defeating Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan 6-3, 6-2, the Argentinian will face Jakub Mensik in the quarter-finals.

Zverev gave Cerundolo two set points after mating game for game in the first set before granting Cerundolo a second set of points.

The 20th seed gained a 4-1 lead from an over-hitting Zverev immediately after the first set when he was broken by him in the second set.