"Has San Francisco rebounded? If all the events this weekend are any indicator, then the answer is a resounding yes. The city's eastern shoreline has seen a flurry of activity this past week. On Saturday, the fourth installment of the popular electronic festival Portola returned to Pier 80, bringing its signature window-rattling bass and tens of thousands of fans fitted out like extras from the '90s cyberpunk classic "Hackers.""
"Now in its 8th year, the tournament showcases the sport's top talent, facing off against each other in a World versus Europe format. Among the players duking it out on the black court this year include the No. 1 seeded Carlos Alcaraz, U.S. favorite Taylor Fritz and many other big names including Casper Ruud, Holger Rune and Alex de Minaur."
"Among the famous faces spotted throughout Chase Center were tech mogul Bill Gates, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry and his wife Ayesha Curry. On Saturday, before the marquee singles match between Alcaraz and Fritz, Curry made a special appearance on center court, alongside tennis legend Roger Federer, for the ceremonial coin toss, sending the crowd into a frenzy."
San Francisco's eastern shoreline hosted large-scale events this weekend, signaling a return of bustling public life. Portola festival returned to Pier 80 with window-rattling bass and tens of thousands of fans in '90s cyberpunk attire. Chase Center hosted the Laver Cup, the first U.S. edition since 2021, featuring a World versus Europe format and top players including Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, Holger Rune, and Alex de Minaur. Celebrities including Bill Gates, Roger Goodell, and Steph and Ayesha Curry appeared, with Curry joining Roger Federer for a ceremonial coin toss. Team World led 9-3 and needed four more points for victory.
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