Performance analysis

Wildcards rarely cause seismic shifts at Grand Slam tournaments, but 22-year-old French tennis player Lois Boisson has done exactly that at the 2025 French Open. Entering Roland Garros ranked a modest No. 361—and known more for an unfortunate viral incident than her on-court achievements—Boisson has captured the imagination of fans and pundits alike. On a pivotal Monday afternoon at Court Philippe-Chatrier, she delivered a stunning upset over world No. 3 Jessica Pegula, rallying to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and secure a spot in the quarter-finals of her home Grand Slam. Overnight, Boisson transformed from “the player who smells really bad” into the player who “came up roses.” This article delves into the backstory of Boisson’s viral moment, her journey through injury and obscurity, the details of her historic victory, and the broader context of a tournament that has been bereft of French success—until now.

On Wednesday night at Lang Park, Payne Haas delivered a defining State of Origin performance, claiming his first man of the match award in a contest Queensland had long hoped would be theirs. Despite battling a quad injury and managing fewer than a quarter of the usual training load, the 24-year-old prop from Brisbane’s Broncos transformed the Blues’ forward pack into an impenetrable wall—his 18 runs for 154 metres, five tackle busts, three offloads and an error-free 30 tackles merely quantifying a night in which he seemed capable of shouldering an entire team.

In a bold move to defend its market dominance, OpenAI unveiled its latest AI model, the o3-mini, on Friday. This release comes as a direct response to the groundbreaking advancements made by Chinese startup DeepSeek, whose R1 model has disrupted the AI industry by delivering top-tier performance at a fraction of the computational cost. The o3-mini is OpenAI’s attempt to reclaim its position as the leader in AI innovation, but how does it stack up against DeepSeek’s R1? Let’s dive into the details.

Explore Andrew Garfield's profound journey through grief after the loss of his mother and his reflections on love and loss in 'We Live in Time'. This blog post delves into his advocacy for open conversations about death, the non-linear narrative of the film, and the collaborative chemistry on set that enriches the storytelling. Garfield's experiences offer insights into the healing power of storytelling and its ability to connect audiences through shared emotional journeys. Join us in understanding how art can serve as a therapeutic tool for processing grief and fostering community.