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Carlos Alcaraz discloses his main goal for the remainder of 2023 and reveals Rafael Nadal dream
Carlos Alcaraz discloses his main goal for the remainder of 2023 and reveals Rafael Nadal dream
Carlos Alcaraz’s Ambitious Goals After a Sensational 2023 Grand Slam Win
Carlos Alcaraz, the 20-year-old tennis prodigy, has had a meteoric rise in the world of tennis. After claiming his maiden Grand Slam victory at the US Open in 2022 and becoming the youngest-ever world No. 1, expectations were high for the young Spaniard in the following season. Remarkably, Alcaraz surpassed those expectations by winning Wimbledon and defeating the legendary Novak Djokovic in the final. With two Grand Slam titles to his name, Alcaraz is already among the elite few players in history. So, what are his goals for the rest of the 2023 season and his aspirations for the upcoming 2024 campaign?
1. Pursuing a Second Grand Slam:
Having achieved his initial target of winning a Grand Slam this year, Alcaraz has set his sights on claiming a second. With the US Open coming up in August at Flushing Meadows, he will have an opportunity to defend his title and add another major trophy to his collection. If he succeeds, he will join an exclusive club of players who have won multiple Grand Slams before turning 21.
2. ATP Finals and Paris Olympics:
After the US Open, Alcaraz’s focus will shift to the prestigious ATP Finals, where he will compete against the top eight players of the season. Additionally, with the Paris Olympics taking place in 2024, Alcaraz has expressed his desire to win a medal, aiming to represent his country with pride on the international stage.
Carlos Alcaraz discloses his main goal for the remainder of 2023 and reveals Rafael Nadal dream
3. Facing Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros:
One of Alcaraz’s ambitious goals for the 2024 season is to challenge the great Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. As a fellow Spaniard and Alcaraz’s childhood idol, facing Nadal on the iconic clay courts would be a dream come true for the young star. Alcaraz acknowledges that winning a Grand Slam each year will be a consistent target, indicating his hunger for sustained success.
4. Teaming Up with Nadal at Paris Olympics:
Beyond facing Nadal in singles, Alcaraz also dreams of teaming up with his idol for doubles at the Paris Olympics. The prospect of sharing the court with the 22-time Grand Slam champion is a memory he hopes to cherish forever. For Alcaraz, playing alongside Nadal would be an unforgettable experience, regardless of the outcome.
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Carlos Alcaraz’s breakthrough in 2022 and his subsequent Grand Slam victory at Wimbledon in 2023 have elevated him to the highest echelons of tennis. Far from being complacent, Alcaraz remains hungry for more success. His ambitions include winning a second Grand Slam, competing at the ATP Finals, and aiming for a medal at the Paris Olympics. Furthermore, he aspires to face his childhood idol, Rafael Nadal, on the hallowed grounds of Roland Garros. The tennis world eagerly awaits the continued rise of this exceptional young talent, as Carlos Alcaraz continues to redefine the limits of the sport.
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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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