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Toni Nadal sends a hopeful message about Rafa Nadal
Toni Nadal sends a hopeful message about Rafa Nadal
The Manacor tennis player’s uncle believes that he could be playing if he recovers well from the injury that has kept him away from the courts
Rafa Nadal has not played tennis since January 18 of this year. So in seven days he’ll make a week of his last game. That day he was knocked out at the Australian Open and nothing suggested that the injury he suffered would keep him away from the slopes for so long. After forgoing many tournaments, including Roland Garros , he announced in May that he would not play again until the end of the year.
In addition, he hinted that 2024 could be his last season on the ATP circuit , on top of that in June he underwent surgery to solve his problems in the iliac psoas. Thus, he will be able to recover and it is normal for him to keep his return date at the end of this year. A moment that we all wait for to see Rafa Nadal again on a tennis court and playing the sport to which he has given so much.
Toni Nadal sends a hopeful message about Rafa Nadal
His uncle Toni Nadal has been interviewed by the Clay Historias de Tenis website and has left us a reflection full of optimism about his nephew. “What I know, because I talked to him, is that Rafael wants to come back, he wants to recover well. And if he recovers well, I think he will want to continue ,” said the one who was his coach to Clay . The question was directed at whether he would want to continue his career if he won again in 2024. In this way he sends a message full of optimism to Rafa ‘s fans .
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Although uncle Toni also wanted to keep his feet on the ground and explain that it will not be easy for him to come back and win with some regularity: “Later we will see, because the results have to accompany him, which will not be easy , because when you lose the ranking is more difficult, because you have to compete with the best faster . You then have to be well for more days and you have to play tough matches more times. Let’s see”, Toni Nadal commented to the aforementioned website.
Therefore, the summary is that Rafa Nadal wants to return and is looking forward to playing tennis as soon as possible, but I want to do it healthy. The tennis player will return to training on a court next month as the doctor has recommended. Once he can play, who knows what version we may see of him because even though he is 37 years old, he is a legend of his sport. Therefore, step by step, hopefully we can see him on the courts soon and then see him at a high level and that he considered continuing playing tennis. If he does it, it is because the glory days that have dominated his sports career will have arrived again.
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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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