International Endurance Cup to Kick off Saturday in AlUla

The route for the 2023 edition will showcase the sweeping landscapes and ancient history of the destination. (Facebook: Endurance Lifestyle)
The route for the 2023 edition will showcase the sweeping landscapes and ancient history of the destination. (Facebook: Endurance Lifestyle)
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International Endurance Cup to Kick off Saturday in AlUla

The route for the 2023 edition will showcase the sweeping landscapes and ancient history of the destination. (Facebook: Endurance Lifestyle)
The route for the 2023 edition will showcase the sweeping landscapes and ancient history of the destination. (Facebook: Endurance Lifestyle)

The International Endurance Cup, “Two Stars," will kick off on Saturday at the fields of Al-Fursan village, SPA said.
The tournament is organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) under the supervision of the Saudi Equestrian Federation.
A total of 182 female and male riders will participate in the competition which is divided into four stages with a total distance estimated at 120 km. The first and third stages will be in red, with a distance of 32.7 km, while the second and fourth stages will be in yellow, with a distance of 27.3 km.
The second 100 km race, “Najma," will be held in four stages: 32.7 km for the first stage in red, 27.3 km for the second stage in yellow, and the third and fourth stages in blue, with a distance of 20 km for each .
The 80 km “local” race will be held in three stages: 32.7 km for the first stage in red, 27.3 km for the second stage in yellow, 20 km for the third stage in blue. The 40 km “local” race will be in two stages of 20 km each.



Paolini Parts Ways with Coach after Early Wimbledon Exit

Jasmine Paolini of Italy leaves the court after losing her Women's 2nd round match at the Wimbledon Championships, Wimbledon, Britain, 02 July 2025.  EPA/TOLGA AKMEN
Jasmine Paolini of Italy leaves the court after losing her Women's 2nd round match at the Wimbledon Championships, Wimbledon, Britain, 02 July 2025. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN
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Paolini Parts Ways with Coach after Early Wimbledon Exit

Jasmine Paolini of Italy leaves the court after losing her Women's 2nd round match at the Wimbledon Championships, Wimbledon, Britain, 02 July 2025.  EPA/TOLGA AKMEN
Jasmine Paolini of Italy leaves the court after losing her Women's 2nd round match at the Wimbledon Championships, Wimbledon, Britain, 02 July 2025. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

World number four Jasmine Paolini has parted company with coach Marc Lopez just days after her second-round exit from Wimbledon, the Italian said.

Paolini, who last year became the first Italian woman in the Open era to reach the Wimbledon final, lost 4-6 6-4 6-4 to Russian Kamilla Rakhimova last week.

The 29-year-old began working with Lopez in April after ending a decade-long partnership with Renzo Furlan.

Under the guidance of Lopez, a former doubles world number three who was once part of Rafa Nadal's coaching team, Paolini won her second WTA 1000-level crown at the Italian Open and also lifted the women's doubles title at the French Open.

"We had some great results together. Especially in Rome and Paris," Paolini wrote on social media on Monday, according to Reuters. "I appreciate all the hard work and energy Marc gave every day.

"Now that this part of the season is over, I've decided to make a change. "I've learned a lot and made good progress. And now I'm taking the time to reflect on what the next step will be. Thank you again, Marc, for everything."a