1 week ago ‘I know everything is possible’: Teenager Joao Fonseca on Wimbledon, football and Federer

Having picked up the biggest title of his career at the Argentina Open in February, the Brazilian’s sights are set highWhen the 18-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca beat the world No 9 at the time, Andrey Rublev, in this year’s Australian Open first round the hype machine went into overdrive. Here was the next big thing, a man who could bridge the gap to the world’s top two, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. When he went out in round two, questions were asked about the wisdom in talking up a man appearing in his first grand slam draw.One month later, Fonseca proved he has the mental strength and resolve to match his undoubted talent. Facing Argentina’s Mariano Navone in the quarter-finals in Buenos Aires, in front of a hostile home crowd, he saved two match points and then went all the way to win his first ATP Tour title. He handled the occasion brilliantly, loving every minute. The hype is real. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘I know everything is possible’: Teenager João Fonseca on Wimbledon, football and Federer

Brazilian is one of tennis’s brightest rising stars and will make his Wimbledon main draw debut next weekWhen the 18-year-old Brazilian João Fonseca beat the world No 9 at the time, Andrey Rublev, in this year’s Australian Open first round the hype machine went into overdrive. Here was the next big thing, a man who could bridge the gap to the world’s top two, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. When he went out in round two, questions were asked about the wisdom in talking up a man appearing in his first grand slam draw.One month later, Fonseca proved he has the mental strength and resolve to match his undoubted talent. Facing Argentina’s Mariano Navone in the quarter-finals in Buenos Aires, in front of a hostile home crowd, he saved two match points and then went all the way to win his first ATP Tour title. He handled the occasion brilliantly, loving every minute. The hype is real. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Martin Lewis' MSE reveals if Premium Bonds are still 'worth it' after update

Premium Bonds are a savings product where you're entered into a monthly prize draw, instead of getting a guaranteed rate of interest on your money

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1 week ago NS&I announces Premium Bonds change affecting millions of savers

Premium Bonds are a savings product where you're entered into a monthly prize draw, instead of getting a guaranteed rate of interest on your money

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2 w. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment warning as 'modest' savers face losing out

The DWP has introduced a new £35,000 income threshold for Winter Fuel Payment eligibility - and savers could find that even modest interest earned on their money could push them over the limit

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3 w. ago I don't currently work and draw a monthly income through my savings

I have been unemployed and am drawing an income from a substantial pot of savings since the summer of 2024. I definitely breached my £500 personal savings allowance for 2024/25.

Economics

4 w. ago Omaze's youngest ever winner sells glam £3million mansion at massively reduced price

Lauren Keene, 24, won a £3million property in an Omaze prize draw last December, but after just six months, she has decided to sell the luxury home for £500,000 less than its value

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