Ram, a native of Carmel, Indiana, and four other Olympians from the Indianapolis suburb were honored prior of the Paris Olympics.
Could you please tell me how I get to Rajeev Ram Street? Ahead of his third Olympic appearance in Paris, four-time Grand Slam doubles winner and former world No. 1 Rajeev Ram received a special accolade from his hometown of Carmel, Indiana: a temporary roadway named in his honor.

The 40-year-old American will compete in Paris with another former No. 1 Austin Krajicek, his Davis Cup teammate of the last year or so, with the goal of at least doubling his Olympic medal total. In 2016, he earned the silver medal in Rio de Janeiro in mixed doubles with Venus Williams, although the pair lost the

The gold medal match went to Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Jack Sock.
Paris’ 16-team mixed doubles lineup will consist of players who have already qualified in singles or doubles, and will be announced shortly before the event begins.

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“I am extremely proud to be an Olympian for the third time. As a tennis player, this is hardly the first thing that springs to mind. However, participating is an absolute privilege. “I’m really looking forward to doing it,” Ram said earlier this month, following the June announcement of the 11-player US tennis squad.

“It’s the top athletes from all the best sports in the world. You are undoubtedly a minor component of a larger production. It’s quite cosmopolitan and elegant. I caught the bug as soon as I had my first encounter with it. I promised myself that unless it was for health reasons, I would never pass down an opportunity to play.

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However, Ram is not the only Olympian from the Indianapolis suburb, which has just over 100,000 residents.

Carmel’s branded itself “Swim City USA” after three swimmers (siblings Aaron and Alex Shackell, and Drew Kibler) qualified for Paris, as well as a local swim coach, Chris Plumb. That quartet also has streets named after them, and “Chris Plumb Blvd.” meets with Ram’s Street near Carmel’s Midtown Plaza commercial area.

“I find it incredibly cool. I hope I get to meet them. “I hope I can make that connection,” Ram stated.

Krajicek and Ram prepare for their Paris campaign this week in the ATP 500 in Hamburg, Germany, where they are the top seeds. They had won four of their five Davis Cup matches together and competed in the clay-court ATP 250 in Houston earlier this year, but were knocked out in the first round.

Carlos Alcatraz debuted the Eiffel Tower tattoo in commemoration of Roland Garros win.
The Spaniard followed through on his vow to have the Parisian landmark tattooed on him, according to famed tattoo artist Joaquin Ganga.
Carlos Alcatraz’s Roland Garros win is now permanently inscribed on his body.

According to a social media video uploaded by celebrity tattoo artist Joaquin Ganga, the world’s No. 3 has fulfilled his pledge to add a Parisian landmark to his increasing collection of body ink commemorating his greatest victories.

The date of Alcatraz’s 2022 US Open triumph (near his right elbow) and a strawberry with the date of his first win at the All England Club (on his right leg) are joined by the Eiffel Tower.

Tower with the date Alcatraz defeated Alexander Zverev in five sets to win his maiden Coupe des Mousquetaires in Paris beneath it on his left thigh.
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crown, with one significant exception.

“I told my parents, just to calm them, that it’s just the first one in every major!” he smiled on Tennis Channel. “But I think this is a very significant moment. I suppose I’ll put this one next to last year. I need to address it with them!”

Could a pineapple, which famously adorns the Wimbledon men’s singles trophy, be next?

In Newport, they believe you can set your clock by the arrival of the sea breeze in the afternoon. The consistent weather, as well as the demanding deep seas of Narragansett Bay and the stunning coastal scenery, have helped to make Newport an international sailing capital and the birthplace of the America’s Cup contest.

Majestic yachts and schooners now ride the bay’s jewel-toned waters by the hundreds, providing visitors with breathtaking coastline views and sites of interest along the shoreline. The trip options are many, ranging from morning mimosa cruises to exhilarating racing adventures, champagne sunset sails, and starting courses.

Sail Newport also hires boats to experienced sailors, with the proceeds benefiting a valued community resource. The nonprofit offers free sailing instruction to local fourth-graders and combines the teachings into STEM education. It also holds an annual fundraising run, which began with a $100,000 donation to charity following 9/11.

You haven’t visited Newport until you get out on the water for a sightseeing tour and ride around the majestic coastline, spotting landmark mansions, lighthouses, and other objects of interest—as well as lovely boats of all kinds.

Cruise like an Astor on the Rum Runner II, a vintage Elco motor boat built in 1929 during Prohibition to help two New Jersey mobsters evade the Coast Guard while smuggling alcohol cases. (John Jacob Astor, JFK, and Thomas Edison all owned Elcos.) The 58-footer continues to move quickly, providing passengers with access to all of the waterfront’s highlights for only $40.

You can even join an active America’s Cup yacht for an exciting trip or race. 12-Meter Yacht Charters provides three-hour rides for $210 during a race, whether you choose to compete or simply enjoy the voyage, as well as two-hour scenic sails for $110. Groups can book two ships for a private race.

On land, make sure to visit the Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame, which will open in 2022. The interactive facility allows visitors to experience what it’s like to crank the winches that raise and trim sails, as well as steer a ship with a wooden tiller. Exhibits educate visitors about wind and sea, as well as the physical and mental strains that expert sailors face.

“The most exciting thing was the communication of the international maritime language.

“Communicated through various flags,” explains Destination Tennis host Monica Puig.
Do you know why trains can function with the engine in the front rather than in the middle? Steel wheels on steel rails produce little rolling friction, resulting in a gliding effect. The same approach allows Rail Explorers to have a delightful, relaxing ride along Newport’s calm coast.

A railbike is a recumbent bicycle built to go along train tracks, similar to hand-pumped carts of the past. Modern railbikes are pedal-powered with engine assistance. Riders relax and cruise down the iron tracks, taking in the sea views and serenity.

Rail Adventures provides group tours along the Aquidneck Island coast north of Newport, evoking the Gilded Age when East Coasters traveled to the area via the Old Colony Railroad. Rhode Island is one of just six sites in the USA where Rail Explorers operates, and it’s a memorable way to explore the stunning views of Narragansett Bay and areas of the island only accessible by railroad tracks.

Tours cover six miles in two hours or less along a variety of routes. The Northern circuit serves as a history lesson, with the guide pointing out a Revolutionary War battle location and the railroad’s origins.

The Southern circuit is more socially oriented. Some tours stop at a picnic site with fire pits and Adirondacks.

chairs to view the sunset, or indulge in a sumptuous brunch.
The pack gradually spreads out and maintains a 500-foot distance between cyclists, with a guide at the front and back and others in the middle.

“We call it guided solitude,” explains owner Mary Joy Lu.

One bike can be shared by up to four individuals. Two bicycles can be connected together to construct a caravan that uses pedal power. There are no restrictions regarding age, weight, or height.

Monica Puig, the host of Destination Tennis, has traveled the world but had never ridden a railbike before visiting Newport.

“It’s really cool because you get beautiful views of the ocean and trees,” says the woman. “It’s different in terms of excursions and things to do.”

Nearly 20 years ago, a youthful Rafael Nadal made a name for himself in the worldwide sporting world by winning his first of 14 singles titles at Roland Garros. If you have an additional $100,000, you may own a piece of that historic accomplishment.

Nadal, seeded fourth in his debut Roland Garros, overcame countryman David Ferrer in the quarterfinals, Roger Federer for the first time in a major in the semifinals, and, two days after turning 19, defeated unseeded Mariano Puerta in four sets to win his first major title.

While making a statement with his tennis in those three wins, he also served up one of the most memorable fashion statements in tennis the sport ever.

The green-patterned Nike T-shirt paired with long white slacks is widely regarded as one of Nadal’s most identifiable “fits,” and the tee is one of a handful of match-used clothes and equipment presently up for sale at Prestige Memorabilia, the world leader in tennis memorabilia.

Nadal made an unforgettable Roland Garros debut in 2005, winning the title in this iconic Nike kit.

The jersey is expected to sell at auction for the six-figure sum reported earlier. Previous artifacts have sold for more than the predicted amount, including Nadal’s 2007 Roland Garros-winning racquet, which went for $118,206.

This is the first time a Grand Slam-winning shirt has gone up for sale, and what better garment to bid on than this?

Bidding is open until August 4, and the starting bid is $25,000.