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Novak “denied” Kyrgios Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic talked about his relationship with Niko Kyrgios and revealed an…
Novak “denied” Kyrgios Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic talked about his relationship with Niko Kyrgios and revealed an interesting detail from their correspondence.
Djokovic defeated the British Cameron Norrie in the Wimbledon semifinals and scheduled a grand final with Kyrgios.
At the conference held before the grand final, Kyrgios said that there is now a “brotherly romance” between him and Novak, and that they sometimes correspond via Instagram.
Along the way, he also revealed that the reigning champion had sent him a message at the beginning of the second week saying “he hopes to see him on Sunday (in the final)”, even though there was still a long way to go. The Australian, however, did not remember exactly what Novak’s message was, since the word “hope” was superfluous.
“No, no, I told him I’ll see you on Sunday in the final,” Djokovic explained to us exactly what happened, pointing out that he didn’t hope Kyrgios would make it to the last day of the tournament, but that he was waiting for him there.
Novak “denied” Kyrgios Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic talked about his relationship with Niko Kyrgios and revealed an…
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“I told him that after the third round when he won Tsitsipas, I watched that match and I thought he would make it to the end,” added the Serbian tennis player.
Djokovic and Kyrgios have played twice in their careers, both in 2017 in Indian Wells and Acapulco, and in both the Australian was better – and with 2-0 in sets.
“It’s somewhat more unpleasant to scout such a player. We played five years ago. I lost both matches and then we played week after week, then I didn’t really play the tennis of my life. Out of four sets, three went to a tie-break.
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He is a very difficult player for everyone, he’s talented, he has a lot of power in his serve and forehand, his backhand is flat and doesn’t make a lot of mistakes, he moves well, especially on grass for his height. scored against us from the top,” scouts the twenty-time Grand Slam champion and underlines:
“He is such a player, he is authentic and chooses to play what he wants. When I look at him as a tennis fan, to separate myself from the role of his rival, I am glad that he is realizing his potential. For almost ten years, he did not manage to reach the final stages , although we all know what he is capable of and how much he can do.
I am looking forward to the big challenge and it will be the biggest so far in the tournament.” The grand final of Wimbledon in the men’s singles is scheduled for Sunday, and in the meantime, the women’s final will be played by Elena Rybakina and Ons Žabur on Saturday at 3 p.m. CET.
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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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