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Toni Nadal revealed the date on which his nephew Rafa Nadal will return to track training, Next month is not far
Toni Nadal revealed the date on which his nephew Rafa Nadal will return to track training
Rafael is already 37 years old, the years weigh heavily. What I know, because I have spoken with him, is that Rafael wants to return , he wants to recover well. And if he recovers well, I think he will want to continue,” commented Toni, making it clear that Nadal wants to return to the circuit in full condition so that, despite his seniority, he can continue to feel competitive when it comes to competing with the best tennis players in the world. world.
It should be remembered that Rafa Nadal made his debut in 2023 with two games in the United Cup and later lost out in the second round of the Australian Open to Mackenzie McDonald , suffering from an iliopsoas injury that has ended up leaving him blank throughout the entire season. season. However, as his uncle, Toni Nadal, confirmed in an interview with Clay Tennis , Rafael wants to come back and prove himself again at the highest level.
Toni Nadal revealed the date on which his nephew Rafa Nadal will return to track training
Then we will see, because he has to get the results, which will not be easy, because when you lose the ranking it is more difficult, because you have to compete with the best faster. So you have to be well for more days and you have to play hard games more times, “analyzed Toni , speaking of his nephew, whom he trained on the circuit until 2017.
As part of the recovery process from his injury and in this case also from the operation he underwent after announcing his resignation from playing Roland Garros , Rafa Nadal is exercising in rehabilitation mode at his Manacor academy, but it is still early for return to track training. However, Toni Nadal revealed the moment when his nephew could pick up the racket and rally again. “He still can’t train tennis. The doctor has advised him not to do it, that he wait until he fully recovers. Within a month he will be able to start training on the tennis court », he assured.
Medvedev gets wet with Alcaraz and predicts the Wimbledons he will win in his career
Two days after his debut in England, Carlos Alcaraz has received incredible praise from a potential rival in the draw for the third Grand Slam of the year. The number three in the ATP ranking, Daniil Medvedev , was full of praise for the Murcian when talking about the performance of certain tennis players when the grass season arrives and, above all, Wimbledon . He even claimed that he can win it “five times.”
Medvedev began by detailing the transformation of some tennis players when they step on the grass again. “It’s a really interesting surface, because many times I watch someone play and I say to myself: This guy can play well on grass normally. Great serve, great forehand, he knows how to slice. And for some reason I also think that he will not like it and it will not go well for him, “said the Russian.
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It was at that moment that the 2021 US Open champion remembered the Spanish. “And then you see Alcaraz, you think his game is not really suitable for grass because maybe he doesn’t go to the net as often and he goes and plays very well on grass. And he himself says that it is his favorite surface. That’s where it’s surprising,” said a surprised Medvedev.
In addition, this went one step further and launched a forecast of what may be the number one route in the great London event. «The way Carlos Alcaraz plays on all surfaces, he can win maybe five Wimbledons, but you never know. It is a surface where it is difficult to play. I think his potential is very high on any surface, but grass is difficult for many players. Let’s see how he deals with it,” he predicted in an interview with ATP Tour .
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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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