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UNEXPECTED SCENE: Novak Djokovic was taken aback, a person came to Belgrade to whom he gave a racket worth a fortune (PHOTO)
UNEXPECTED SCENE: Novak Djokovic was taken aback, a person came to Belgrade to whom he gave a racket worth a fortune (PHOTO).
Let us remind you that in 2021, Novak Djokovic won Wimbledon and thus reached the 20th Grand Slam trophy.
Historical, because at that moment, he equaled the record holders among men for the number of trophies from the four biggest tennis tournaments – Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Of course, Nole hoped that he would overtake them, but… At the 2021 US Open, he was defeated by Danil Medvedev in the final, then the Serbian was deported from Australia, where he is the record holder of the Grand Slam there, so Nadal won 21 “big” cup, and Rafa then reached 22, at “his” Roland Garros.
This year, again at Wimbledon, Nole managed to conquer the competition, but… These days, that historic Wimbledon success in 2021 came to his mind again. Because a girl came to Belgrade to whom he gave a racket after the final. Namely, seven-year-old Ivanka Li at the time was holding a very cute banner, cheering Djokovic on: Number 1.
Those words (“number 1”, “exceptional”, “triumphant”, “ambitious”, “loving”) sincerely delighted Novak, who gave that girl the racket he used to defeat Matteo Berretini in the battle for the Wimbledon Cup.
The mother of this girl revealed after that grand slam that she was also a big fan of Nolet, but that she couldn’t go to the final due to excitement, nor watch the match by herself, she was walking the dog with her younger child, her son, and her father took her daughter to the stands.
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The first four words of support were invented by a girl, and then… – I told her to write this last one. She was a little annoyed, but I told her that it should be something funny, cute. This is how a special relationship was born between little Ivanka and big Nolet, and now they have met again.
A girl from England traveled to Belgrade with her family and friends, and there she met her tennis idol again. Delighted Nole, of course, immediately went out to meet him and posed for a joint photo from the Serbian capital.
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When does Novak Djokovic play? According to the schedule published on his official website, the next tournament Novak Djokovic will play is the Paris Masters, which will be held in the French capital from October 31 to November 6. In last year’s edition of this tournament, Novak Djokovic won the title by defeating Marton Fučović on the way to it, then Gael Monfils handed him the match without a fight, and then followed the triumphs over Taylor Fritz, Hubert Hurkač and, in the final, over Danilo Medvedev after a reversal – 4:6, 6:3, 6:3.
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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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