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F1 braced for next twist

Confident Korda

NELLY KORDA is chasing her third straight major at the Women’s PGA Championship, but the world No. 1 says she won’t be focusing on her chance of the rare feat. “I’m just out here trying to play golf for sure,” Korda said yes terday at Hazeltine, in Chaska, Minnesota. “I think I have a very in-the moment mindset this year, which I’m just trying to take towards the end of the year.” Only two women have won three straight major titles in a season, Babe Zaharias back in 1950 when the LPGA had just three majors, and South Korean star Park In-bee in 2013. Korda is an overwhelming favourite to join that elite club after piling up four wins already this season, including a five stroke triumph in the Chevron Championship and a one-shot victory at the US Women’s Open. “No matter what happens, I’ve just told myself if I am lifting the trophy, like, that is obviously the main goal at the end the week,” Korda said. “But I’m going to prepare or focus on my preparation and know that I’m 100% confident in

it and lean on that.”

Korda has eight top-three fin ishes in her last nine starts and is also just two qualifying points away from the 27 needed to earn entry to the LPGA Hall of Fame. That’s also something the 27 year-old American is choosing not to focus on. “I know I’m close,” Korda said, but she hadn’t done the math to know a major win would secure her Hall of Fame place. “I don’t want to put extra pres sure on myself,” she said. “The game of golf is hard enough. Aussie Hannah Green lifted the trophy the last time the event was held at Hazeltine, in 2019. The stacked field also features world No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand, still in search of her first major title. “I feel the pressure not just for the major but for every week that we play,”the Thai star said, adding that she tries not to let the lack of a major prey on her. “I think everyone has their own time,” she said. “Doesn’t matter (if it’s) now, tomorrow, next two days, five years later. I think I do have my own time and I’m waiting for my time, too.” – AFP

Antonelli eager to go again after mechanical retirement ended winning streak in Spain

F ORMULA ONE could take another twist in Austria this weekend after Lewis Hamilton ended Mercedes’ dominant run with his breakthrough first win for Ferrari in Spain. The scenic Spielberg circuit hosts the eighth round of the season with Mercedes the favourites on paper after six wins – five in a row for Italian teen ager and championship leader Kimi Antonelli – and seven pole positions so far. Mercedes boast a good record at Spielberg and George Russell won there in 2024 but seven-time champion Hamilton has now had two second places and a win from his last three starts and is gathering momentum. McLaren’s reigning champion Lando Norris won from pole last year, with Australian teammate Oscar Piastri set ting the fastest lap, and the team is the most successful constructor at the track with seven wins. A first win of 2026 would send McLaren to their home British Grand Prix at Silverstone next week with an

Mercedes have recognised the Ferrari threat, with team boss Toto Wolff calling Barcelona a reality check and acknowledging that the team may have to change their approach in future amid ongoing reliability concerns. “Others have gained ground quickly and we need to respond,” said the Austrian, whose team will bring some updates to Austria. “We are in a fight for both champion ships but must improve if we want to come out on top come the end of the season. Our Achilles heel so far has been reliability.” Norris took his first F1 podium in Austria in 2020 and, after looking like Mercedes’ closest challengers in Miami last month when he and Piastri finished one-two in a Saturday sprint, could pose more of a threat again in Spielberg. “While we take nothing for granted in such a tight field, we are optimistic that the car and driver characteristics will again suit the circuit, putting us in the fight at the front,” said McLaren’s applied engineering technical director Neil Houldey. – Reuters make the decision today because I really did want to play. This is never an easy decision for me, especially when it involves a tournament that means so much to me. While I know it’s the right call, it doesn’t make it any less disap pointing.” The 28-year-old world No. 7 has won the Wimbledon warm-up event four times in total and will be expected to make a deep run at the All England Club. Top players promise Wimbledon media boycott MANY of the world’s top-ranked men’s and women’s tennis players will step up their pro test at their share of revenue at Wimbledon, a statement said yesterday. After limiting their participation in media day ahead of the the French Open in May, the players will this

added spring in their step. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen mean while has a record four wins at his team’s home track while Hamilton’s teammate Charles Leclerc is also a past winner at Spielberg (2022), and was third last year, and is as keen as anyone to get back on top of the podium. Throw in Antonelli’s response to being sidelined by mechanical failure at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, and Russell’s eagerness to close the gap on his teammate, and Sunday’s race has all the makings of an epic tussle. “It’s not going to be straightforward but I’m already looking forward to the next one because I really want to go back to where we left (off), from where we were finishing before,” said Antonelli after his Spanish blow. The 19-year-old is 41 points ahead of closest rival Hamilton, whose teammate Leclerc also failed to score in Barcelona through no fault of his own and needs to close a widening gap to the Briton. Another win for either Hamilton or Leclerc would be Ferrari’s 250th in Formula One.

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Swiatek, Andreeva exit Bad Homburg

IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA AT KUALA LUMPUR IN THE FEDERAL TERRITORIES OF KUALA LUMPUR COMPANIES (WINDING-UP) PETITION NO: WA-28NCC-1062-10/2025 In the matter of Section 465(1)(f) read together with Section 466 of Companies Act 2016; Respondent’s Application to quash and/or set aside the Winding-up Petition; BETWEEN TAMEEM BIN ABDUL RAHMAN …PETITIONER AND FRAIS FUNGHI SDN. BHD. [NO. SYARIKAT: 201201030432 (1014919-U)] …RESPONDENT ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION NOTICE is hereby given that a Petition for the Winding-Up of the abovenamed Company by the High Court was on the 14.10.2025 presented by the said TAMEEM BIN ABDUL RAHMAN AND that the said Petition is directed to be heard before the Court sitting at Kuala Lumpur on 15.07.2026 at 9.00 in the morning and any Creditor or Contributory of the said Company desiring to support or oppose the making of an Order on the said Petition may appear at the time of hearing by himself or his Counsel for that purpose and a copy of the Petition will be furnished to any Creditor or Contributory of the said Company requiring the same by the undersigned on payment of the regulated charge for the same. The Petitioner’s address is at No. 59, Jalan Cendana, Taman Bukit Belimbing, Balakong, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor. The Petitioner’s Solicitors are Messrs Selvam Shanmugam & Partners whose address for service is at No 568-10-09, Office Suite, 10th Floor, Kompleks Mutiara, Batu 3 1/2,Jalan Ipoh,51200 Kuala Lumpur. Note: Any person who intends to appear on the hearing of the said Petition must serve on or send by post to the abovenamed Messrs Selvam Shanmugam & Partners,notice in writing of his intention to do so. The Notice must state the name and address of the person or, if a firm, the name and address of the firm,and must be signed by the person or firm or his or their solicitors (if any) and must be served,or if posted,must be sent by post in sufficient time to reach the abovenamed not later then 12.00 o’clock noon of 14.07.2026 (before the day specified for the Hearing of the Petition). This ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION is taken out by Messrs Selvam Shanmugam & Partners solicitors for the Petitioner whose address for service is at No 568 10-09, Office Suite, 10th Floor, Kompleks Mutiara,Batu 3 1/2,Jalan Ipoh,51200 Kuala Lumpur. [Tel:03-62511742] [Fax:03-62427742] [Emel:selvamshanmugam.office@gmail. com] [NO.RUJ: SS&P/1421/2025] AND ---------------------------------------- MESSRS SELVAM SHANMUGAM & PARTNERS Solicitors for the Petitioner

DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI SHAH ALAM (BAHAGIAN DAGANG) PETISYEN (PENGGULUNGAN) SYARIKAT NO.: BA-28NCC-424-06/2026 Dalam perkara YDI Synergy Sdn Bhd (No. Syarikat: 201001020919 (904689-T) Dan Dalam perkara Seksyen 465(1)(e) dan 466 Akta Syarikat 2016; Dan Dalam perkara Kaedah-kaedah (Penggulungan) Syarikat 1972. ANTARA GAMUDA GEO SDN BHD (No. Syarikat: 200601016840 (736592-V)) …PEMPETISYEN DAN YDI SYNERGY SDN BHD (No. Syarikat:201001020919 (904689-T)) …RESPONDEN IKLAN PETISYEN NOTIS ADALAH DENGAN INI DIBERI bahawa suatu Petisyen untuk penggulungan Syarikat yang dinamakan di atas oleh Mahkamah Tinggi telah,pada 5 Jun 2026,dikemukakan oleh GAMUDA GEO SDN BHD DAN bahawa Petisyen tersebut diarahkan supaya didengarkan dan dibicarakan di hadapan mahkamah yang bersidang di Mahkamah Tinggi Shah Alam pada pukul 9.00 pagi hari Isnin pada 7 September 2026 DAN mana-mana pihak pemiutang atau penyumbang Syarikat tersebut yang ingin menyokong atau menentang sesuatu perintah mengikut Petisyen tersebut boleh hadir dengan tujuan itu secara peribadi atau melalui peguambelanya pada masa perbicaraan. Salinan Petisyen tersebut akan dibekalkan oleh pihak yang bertandatangan di bawah ini kepada mana-mana pemiutang atau penyumbang Syarikat tersebut yang memintanya dengan membuat bayaran yang ditetapkan. Alamat berdaftar Pempetisyen adalah di Menara Gamuda, D-16-01, Blok D, PJ Trade Centre, No. 8, Jalan PJU 8/8A, Bandar Damansara Perdana,47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, manakala alamat perniagaan Pempetisyen adalah di Menara Gamuda,Block D, PJ Trade Centre, No. 8, Jalan PJU 8/8A, Bandar Damansara Perdana,47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Peguamcara Pempetisyen ialah Tetuan Kheng Hoe & Lee Yuen yang beralamat di A3-3 6, Block A3, Solaris Dutamas, No. 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. NOTA - Sesiapa yang ingin hadir pada perbicaraan Petisyen tersebut hendaklah menyampaikan, atau menghantar dengan pos, kepada Tetuan Kheng Hoe & Lee Yuen yang dinamakan di atas suatu notis bertulis tentang niatnya sebegitu. Notis tersebut mestilah menyatakan nama dan alamat pihak berkenaan,atau jika ia sebuah firma,nama dan alamat firma, dan mestilah ditandatangani oleh pihak atau firma berkenaan atau peguamcaranya,jika ada. Notis hendaklah disampaikan,atau jika dihantar dengan pos, hendaklah dihantar dalam jangka masa mencukupi,supaya sampai kepada pihak yang dinamakan di atas sebelum pukul 12.00 tengah hari pada 6 September 2026 (sehari sebelum tarikh yang ditetapkan untuk perbicaraan Petisyen tersebut). IKLAN PETISYEN ini diisukan oleh Tetuan Kheng Hoe & Lee Yuen, peguamcara bagi Pempetisyen yang dinamakan di atas yang beralamat di A3-3-6, Block A3, Solaris Dutamas,No. 1 Jalan Dutamas 1,50480 Kuala ……...….………….………………… Tetuan Kheng Hoe & Lee Yuen Peguamcara Pempetisyen

DEFENDING Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and freshly-minted French Open win ner Mirra Andreeva are out of the grass court tournament at Bad Homburg, Germany, after both suffered upset defeats yesterday. Swiatek, the world No. 3, fell to American Emma Navarro 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 just days out from Wimbledon, while Andreeva lost in straight sets to Russian compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova in the key Wimbledon warm-up tournament. “It was hot out there and I didn’t have a ton of rhythm, I think both of us felt that throughout the match. So it came down to a lot of serving,”Navarro said.“I relied on my serve there at the end and it ended up getting me through.” In the quarterfinals, Navarro will

time limit their media commit ments to 15 minutes for the whole first week of the champi onships, which start on June 29, said a statement released on their behalf. It said 15 minutes reflected

face Romanian Elena Gabriela Ruse, who beat Russian Anna Kalinskaya 7-5, F r e n c h O p e n champion Andreeva fell in her first match since her 6-2. Earlier yesterday,

“that Wimbledon cur rently pays slightly below 15% of reve nues to players as prize money”. Player representatives have written to Wimbledon’s lead ership to inform them of the planned action. “Players are also aware that recent public comments from Wimbledon’s leadership have questioned the principle of a reve

Roland Garros victory, los ing 6-3, 6-4 to Alexandrova. World No. 5 Andreeva, play ing her first match on grass in 2026, pulled out before last week’s Berlin Open on the sur face, saying she wanted more time to recover and prepare for Wimbledon. Alexandrova will face Japan’s Naomi Osaka in the quarterfinals. Fritz withdraws from Eastbourne IN-FORM top seed Taylor Fritz has withdrawn from the Eastbourne Championships, ending his chances of a hattrick of titles at the ATP grasscourt event. His withdrawal comes after second seed Joao

nue-sharing formula – the very foundation of the proposal,” said the statement. “It is diffi cult to reach a structural agreement while the structural premise is being contested.” A spokesper son for the All England Club expressed their sadness at the players’ proposed action after an increase in overall prise money

Mirra Andreeva reacts during her straight sets defeat to Ekaterina Alexandrova (not pictured) in the Bad Homburg Open RO16 in Germany yesterday. – REUTERSPIC

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by 20% this year.