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A tennis player gives Rafael Nadal a tremendous stick when comparing him to Novak Djokovic
A tennis player gives Rafael Nadal a tremendous stick when comparing him to Novak Djokovic
Bosnian tennis player Damir Dzumhur has lashed out at Rafael Nadal for, in his opinion, not helping other players as much as Novak Djokovic does .
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Speaking to Serbian media, Damir Dzumhur said that Novak Djokovic always tries to help all tennis players to have better conditions and tries to increase the level of the ATP tour. According to the Bosnian, Rafael Nadal does not do the same.
A tennis player gives Rafael Nadal a tremendous stick when comparing him to Novak Djokovic
“I have a really correct and friendly relationship with him,” Dzumhur commented on Djokovic when given the choice between the Serb and Nadal. “I think he is a player who helps players a lot more, not just players from the former Yugoslavia, but tennis in general : he tries harder to help other players.”
According to the Balkan tennis player, Djokovic’s support is not only focused on the elite, but also serves “to improve the ATP circuit, to improve the conditions of all players, not only for the top 100, but for those who are the top 200 , the top 300, the top 400…”. That, for Dzumhur, distinguishes him from the Spanish. “It’s something that I don’t think Nadal has really shown during his career,” he said.
A tennis player gives Rafael Nadal a tremendous stick when comparing him to Novak Djokovic
In sports, the Bosnian player believes that Nadal has been favored by Djokovic’s veto in some tournaments this season for his refusal to get the coronavirus vaccine and that, therefore, the Serb continues to be the best in history. The case of the Australian Open stood out, which the Spaniard won by defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final. “Anyone can win a Grand Slam without Novak Djokovic competing. Djokovic is still the GOAT” , he assured.
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Dzumhur, 30, is ranked 192 in the ATP rankings . A professional since 2011, he has three titles to his name: the 2017 St. Petersburg Open, the 2017 Kremlin Cup and the 2018 Antalya Open. Nadal, for whom he does not seem to have any special sympathy, has faced on three occasions and on one of them he managed to beat him, although it was due to withdrawal due to an injury to the Spaniard at the 2016 Miami Masters 1000.
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With his admired Djokovic he has also met three times and has fallen on all of them , the last one at the 2020 United States Open.
Nadal and Djokovic will meet again in the Laver Cup that will be held from September 23 to 25 at the O2 Arena in London, representing Europe, a team that will also include Roger Federer , although it is not clear if he will play a match in which it will be his official retirement from tennis.
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H. Marko lashes out at Steiner: Defend Mick Schumacher
Helmut Marko believes Mick Schumacher deserves a return to Formula 1, naming two teams he thinks would consider the son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. The 81-year-old Austrian lashes out at Guenther Steiner, who sacked the German at Haas F1 just under two years ago.
“Mick is one of the politest and nicest people in the whole paddock, which is a disadvantage for him. He also has the handicap of a big name,” Marko said in an interview with Sport1.de. “In sporting terms, he has already achieved a lot. He won the Formula 3 championship, he won the Formula 2 championship, that alone made him interesting for Formula 1 teams.”
Schumacher made his Formula 1 debut at Haas F1 in 2021. There, he lasted two seasons. After a disappointing season in 2022, Guenther Steiner showed him the door and they opted for more experience with Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen.
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“As far as we were concerned, there were no sporting reasons why we never got together,” Red Bull Racing’s team advisor explained. “He was a Ferrari junior at the time, but Mercedes took him into the team [afterwards]. So he wasn’t even on the market.”
“At Haas, he was not treated fairly by Netflix superstar Guenther Steiner. That’s a fact. Once you drive outside Formula 1, it becomes a difficult story. But behind the scenes, you only hear good things about him. Toto Wolff praises him to the skies. I think Alpine and Audi are seriously considering him. I wouldn’t begrudge him, because he deserves it,” Marko said.
Verstappen and Hamilton CRASH as FIA take action in Hungary
Max Verstappen was involved in a dramatic collision with Lewis Hamilton for P3 at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Dutchman attempted an overtake on his rival into Turn 1, going though the inside but locking up as Hamilton’s front right collided with Verstappen’s rear left.
In dramatic fashion the Red Bull was launched into the air, and was lucky to remain in the race, falling behind the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc.
Verstappen has been placed under investigation by the stewards, with the FIA calling a 4.50pm UK time summons, where the sport’s governing body confirmed their findings.
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton crash in Hungary
A nightmare Hungarian GP for Max Verstappen
It was a difficult race for the champion who went wide on the opening lap, and was forced to give the position back to Lando Norris after claiming P2.
The Red Bull star accused the Brit of running him wide, and continued to deliver a series of furious radio messages to his team during the grand prix.
Verstappen’s frustrations came to the fore as he attempted to overtake Hamilton, with the pair lucky to not be embroiled in more devastating contact.
In the end Hamilton claimed P3 and a podium in Hungary, with Verstappen languishing back in fifth.
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“It’s going to be emotional for me” – Chase Briscoe on honoring Tony Stewart’s legacy
Chase Briscoe, in a recent media session, shared his emotions about racing on the oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Briscoe will be driving the No. 14 car, a number famously associated with his current team owner, Tony Stewart.
Stewart won several races and the 2011 championship with this car. He also co-owns NASCAR team Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), which will be shutting down after this season.
NASCAR first raced at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in 1994, which was the first race there besides the Indianapolis 500 in 1916. Since then, many different racing series have raced at IMS. As the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Brickyard 400 after three years off, Chase Briscoe, who grew up in Mitchell, Indiana, faces an emotional weekend.
“It’s going to be emotional for me, I mean full transparency I cry every year just on the ride around deal so with it being on the oval and doing it in the 14 all that it’s going to be definitely, probably emotional,” said Briscoe.
“It’s really special to be back here at home in Indiana. Every race car driver dreams of racing at Indianapolis, but for me, it’s even more special because I grew up here,” he added.
Chase Briscoe eyes playoff spot and #14 legacy
A win this weekend will help Chase Briscoe secure a spot in the 2024 Cup playoffs. It would also be a fitting end to SHR’s legacy at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Briscoe has raced at the Brickyard before, twice in the Xfinity Series and won on the road course layout in 2020.
“I didn’t know if I’d ever get a chance to race on the oval. So being able to do it this year means a lot to me,” Briscoe stated.
The #14 car has a special place in NASCAR history. After Stewart retired in 2016, Clint Bowyer took over and won two races in 2018. Chase Briscoe then drove the #14 in 2021 and earned his first win in 2022. Other notable racers like Fonty Flock, Hershel McGriff, and A.J. Foyt, also drove this famed car.
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