Summer time is formally right here, and with it comes a spirit of play, motion, and connection. Residing only a few blocks from Nationals Park, I’m already eyeing the schedule and planning a number of evenings below the lights. (Although I’ll admit—watching a recreation immediately, with all the information and analytics, is a far cry from seeing the Yankees play 50 years in the past. Again then, it was all about intuition and environment.)
Right here in Washington, DC, summer time brings its personal sort of kinetic magnificence. You’ll discover sculling races gliding alongside the Potomac, soccer matches arising on the Nationwide Mall, and this yr, I’ve joined a tennis clinic on the famend Rock Creek Park Tennis Heart. It’s the identical heart the place, greater than fifty years in the past, Arthur Ashe introduced skilled tennis to the capital—a legacy that lives on within the annual Citi Open, nonetheless held each summer time on these very courts.
In the meantime, throughout the Atlantic, the French Open is in full swing on the enduring crimson clay of Roland Garros. Apparently, gamers had been adjusting their match schedules to catch the Champions League closing final night time, with the sounds of cheering drifting over from the close by Paris Saint-Germain soccer stadium. I watched that match on tv, with David Beckham, Thierry Henry, Tom Cruise, and Tom Brady, amongst others, commenting on the match. Frankly, the Toms didn’t add a lot, however I may take heed to Thierry Henry all day. I like the considered the cheers drifting over from one sport to a different!
Some matches stick with us without end. For me, it’s the 2001 US Open quarterfinal between Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi—a panoramic duel that stretched over three hours and 32 minutes, each set a nail-biter, each serve unbroken. It was pure magic: a rivalry at its peak, simply 5 days earlier than the world modified without end. What pleasure that was to observe! That match is seared into my reminiscence, maybe as a night of pure delight earlier than months of concern and darkness.
Really—it’s by no means simply tennis, simply the game. It’s the expertise of all of it. Watching that match yesterday jogged my memory that the world’s best sporting occasions draw folks along with class, ardour, and a sure je ne sais quoi that conjures up us to journey, to rejoice, to really feel. The vibrancy of Paris in summer time, the sophistication of the group, and the champagne toasts in between tennis units. It’s a dream I’ve lengthy had—to be absorbing each ounce of vitality, class, and joie de vivre.
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Right here’s to the spirit of play—wherever it takes you. Hold studying to see what’s potential and to dream. After which DM me to make that dream a actuality.
Ryder Cup (Golf)
September 26 – October 1, 2025 | Bethpage Black Course, Lengthy Island, New York, USA
Witness golf’s fiercest rivalry as Crew USA and Crew Europe face off on some of the difficult programs in America.
Keep at: The Mark Resort, New York Metropolis – An Higher East Facet icon providing refined class and seamless helicopter entry to Lengthy Island.
FIFA World Cup (Soccer/Soccer)
2026 | Hosted throughout the USA, Canada, and Mexico
The world’s most-watched sporting occasion returns to North America. Catch the joy in one in every of a number of host cities from Vancouver to New York.
Keep at:
- The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto – Smooth luxurious within the metropolis’s vibrant downtown.
- The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico Metropolis – Sophistication and sweeping views of Chapultepec Park.
- Faena Resort, Miami Seashore – Artwork Deco drama meets beachfront glamour with over-the-top fashion.
Wimbledon (Tennis)
July 1 – July 14, 2025 (possible dates) | London, England, UK
There’s nothing fairly like strawberries, Pimm’s, and Centre Court docket. Wimbledon is a beloved British summer time custom with unmatched status.
Keep at: Raffles London at The OWO – A palatial newcomer in a historic Whitehall landmark with bespoke service and timeless attraction.
Monaco Grand Prix (Formulation 1)
June 2026 (Annual) | Monte Carlo, Monaco
Essentially the most glamorous race on the Formulation 1 calendar. Think about champagne on a yacht, the blur of supercars via Monte Carlo’s streets, and legendary afterparties.
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Winter Olympics
February 6 – 22, 2026 | Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
From alpine snowboarding to determine skating, the Winter Video games ship excessive drama in spectacular mountain settings.
Keep at: Aman Rosa Alpina, San Cassiano – A serene mountain retreat close to Cortina with deep roots in Dolomites class and Michelin-starred eating.
Summer time Olympics
2028 | Los Angeles, California, USA
Prepare for the vitality and ambition of LA on full show. From seaside volleyball in Santa Monica to gymnastics downtown, it’s a once-in-a-generation showcase.
Keep at: Maybourne Beverly Hills – Fashionable Californian luxurious with British pedigree, nestled within the coronary heart of Beverly Hills.
Melbourne Cup (Horse Racing)
First Tuesday in November (Annual) | Melbourne, Australia
The “race that stops a nation” is greater than only a horse race—it’s a trendy celebration of spring trend and elite society.
Keep at: The Langham, Melbourne – Refined riverside glamour with sweeping views of the town and impeccable afternoon tea.
Argentine Open (Polo)
November–December (Annual) | Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Watch the world’s high polo groups conflict within the sport’s true capital. Custom, class, and adrenaline come collectively on the sector.
Keep at: 4 Seasons Resort Buenos Aires – A Belle Époque mansion within the coronary heart of Recoleta, mixing Argentine spirit with five-star aptitude.
Because the French Open continues this week in Paris, take it as your invitation to dream larger. Think about your self courtside, trackside, or within the winner’s circle—not as a spectator, however as a connoisseur of tradition, sport, and unforgettable journey.
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