Kicking off the 2011 ATP World Tour, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played the most unique round of tennis ever , in the waters outside of Doha, Qatar.

The tennis stars faced off on a floating court in Doha Bay Sunday, just ahead of the first tournament of the year, the Qatar Open.

The two players were said to have not displayed their regular smashing power as the court was wet. Federer and Nadal only volleyed the tennis ball during the match.

AC Milan reached dizzying new heights on Friday, when they played football at the top of the world’s tallest building, The Burj Khalifa.

With a pitch specially created on the towering 828 metre-plus structure, the AC Milan team took their game to levels never seen before.

The AC Milan squad were in Dubai for their Winter Tour and the Emirates Challenge Cup which was played against Al Ahli Club on Sunday January 2.

Westin has become the latest global hotel chain to partner with a sportswear manufacturer, announcing a collaboration with fitness brand New Balance.

The luxury hotel brand said December 14 that it will provide guests with New Balance sneakers and sportswear to use when staying.

In-room exercise programs that include stretching, cardio and yoga will also be developed for guests by New Balance’s “Fitness Ambassador” Holly Perkins, along with tips affecting travelers such as ways to combat jet lag and nutrition advice.

French luxury designer Louis Vuitton has released their new 4Motion Performance Eyewear frames this week.

The 4Motion line consists of styles for both water and snow sports with the frame adjusting to the wearer.

The 4Motion line is exclusively available from Louis Vuitton stores worldwide in yellow, black, blue and red.

Infiniti, the luxury Japanese automaker, has partnered with Volant, the Austria-based manufacturer of premium ski equipment to create one hundred of Infiniti-Volant Limited edition ski packs for winter sport enthusiasts in Europe.

The pack includes plus skis and bindings support bars for the car. Each pair of skis as Infiniti will be engraved with the name of the customer before delivery.

The hundred pairs of skis Volant packs Infiniti-limited edition, are available at any of the 40 centers Infiniti in Europe. Price: €2,300.

UK designer Paul Smith and Giro are collaborating on a selection of cycling helmets, reflecting Paul Smith’s interests and youth.

Paul has chosen one style of cycling helmet which he has customised in three different styles – each feature unique Paul Smith designs.

A keen cycling fan, Paul Smith fell into fashion aged 17 after a cycling accident put an end to his hopes of becoming a professional racing cyclist.