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Novak Djokovic makes cheeky Rafael Nadal comment about French Open semi-finals against Carlos Alcaraz

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Novak Djokovic makes cheeky Rafael Nadal comment about French Open semi-finals against Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic cheekily compared Carlos Alcaraz to Rafael Nadal before the teenager’s French Open dismantling of Stefanos Tsitsipas on Tuesday night. Alcaraz’s coach Juan Carlos Ferrero has previously declared that he does not like the comparisons between his player and his fellow Spaniard, a 22-time Grand Slam champion.

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Alcaraz is just 20 and has currently only one Slam to his name – the US Open last year – but is widely regarded as the heir to the throne in men’s tennis once Nadal and Djokovic retire. After booking his place in the semi-finals at Roland Garros, the Serb ignored Alcaraz’s coach and compared the young talent to Nadal.

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Nadal is a 14-time French Open champion but is absent this year after undergoing surgery and Alcaraz is looking to take advantage with the first clay-court Slam of his budding career. He dominated Tsitsipas in straight sets on the Parisian red dirt on Tuesday night to reach the last four for the first time.

And before the match, Djokovic – who saw off Karen Khachanov in his quarter-final earlier in the afternoon – was asked about Alcaraz’s impact on tennis, with the pair now set to face off in the semi-finals. Before learning he would face Alcaraz next, Djokovic said: “Well, he carries himself very well. No doubt very nice guy on and off the court. Brings a lot of intensity on the court.

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Novak Djokovic makes cheeky Rafael Nadal comment about French Open semi-finals against Carlos Alcaraz

“Reminds me of someone [Rafa Nadal] from his country that plays with a left hand (smiling). He deserves his success, no doubt. He’s working hard, and he very a complete player already and only aged 20 – 19, 20?

“So we played only once in Madrid last year, 7-6 in the third for him. We haven’t played since. Yeah, you’re right, In most of the tournaments this year we were not in the same draw but here we are. If it comes to that match, that’s the match that, you know, a lot of people want to see.

“It’s the biggest challenge for me, you know, so far in the tournament. If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. He’s a guy to beat here. I’m looking forward to that.

“But, he has to win against Tsitsipas, let’s not forget about that. We cannot disrespect Stefanos who has played finals here and is a top, a top player for many years. So let’s see what happens tonight.”

But despite Djokovic’s comments, Tsitsipas won a mere three games in the first two sets against Alcaraz. The Greek found himself trailing 6-2, 6-1, 5-2 but rallied late to give himself a chance and forced a third-set tiebreak ultimately though Alcaraz showed his character to see it through on his sixth match point after a deciding set that lasted longer than the first two combined.

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This is now his best career performance at a French Open. Alcaraz had reached the quarter-finals in 2022 before losing to Alexander Zverev. But he is a completely different prospect 12 months on and Tsitsipas – a two-time Slam finalist – simply could not live with his younger opponent on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Djokovic will face Alcaraz in the final four on Friday after dropping his first set of the tournament to Khachanov. The Serb added: “It’s always the end of the tournament to have even bigger challenges and players that have possessed a great quality that can win a set or two of you, and that’s what happened today. So I take it as a positive thing.

“I will analyze my game from today with my team, and be better prepared for the next one because I need to have a better start in the semis.” The other semi-final pairing will be decided on Wednesday. Zverev, the 22nd seed, faces Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry while Holger Rune takes on Casper Ruud in the other last-eight match.

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Can this be the road to marriage?. Lewis Hamilton drops a like on Camila Cabello being the world’s best ex-girlfriend

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Can this be the road to marriage?. Lewis Hamilton drops a like on Camila Cabello being the world’s best ex-girlfriend

After spending a fun day at the tracks of Miami, Camila Cabello dropped a photo and video dump on her Instagram from her day on the circuit. The first picture that she uploaded is one of her blowing a kiss wearing a teeshirt that reads, “World’s best ex-girlfriend.” The pop star called it quits with her boyfriend back in 2021 and while they got back together in 2023 for a brief period, things did not work out for them.

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The second picture is one of her wearing the same clothes in a different pose, and the third post in the carousel is a video of her singing at the Miami Grand Prix Day 2. The rest of the carousel is full of pictures of her from the time she was in Miami on Saturday.

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Camila Cabello’s post has received a lot of attention online with the post having more than a million likes in just one day. Among the people to like the post is none other than the 7-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton and this is starting to create a buzz online.

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While Lewis Hamilton dropped a simple like on the post, there were other popular figures who had something to share about the post. Among the celebrities was Lil Nas X, a pop star and rapper who has taken off by winning millions of hearts with his edge music style. He commented on the post saying, “U so bad shawty.”

Another artist that took to the comments section was EDM DJ and Producer, Diplo who simply complimented Cabello by saying the word “Hottest” with a fire emoji. Other celebrities to comment on the post included Tate McRae who commented, “u are so hot” and Greeicy who said, “TALENTOSAAAA.” Making things interesting, MTV LA’s official Instagram page also commented on the post saying, “i luv it.”

That being said, Camila Cabello received a lot of attention during the Miami Grand Prix, and along with the carousel, she also made an Instagram reel with the famous child yelling Leclerc audio to add to the F1 trend.

What do you think of having such high-profile fans in the audience at Grand Prix weekends? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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This is Huge $300M-worth: Dale Earnhardt Jr receives back priceless piece of dad’s legacy from his former pit crew member

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This is Huge $300M-worth: Dale Earnhardt Jr receives back priceless piece of dad’s legacy from his former pit crew member

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was presented with a heartwarming gift, symbolic of his father’s legacy, from Danny “Chocolate” Myers and Kirk Shelmerdine in the latest episode of Dale Jr Download. Chocolate Myers worked as a fueler for the #3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet team.

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He was an integral part of the pit crew during all of Dale Earnhardt Sr’s six championship triumphs with RCR. Kirk Shelmerdine served as the crew chief of the #3 Chevy team from 1984
to 1992. In a recent episode of Dale Jr. Download, Myers presented Dale Earnhardt Jr, worth $300 million (via Celebrity Net Worth), his father’s iconic goggles as a gift.

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Myers fondly reminisced how he would retrieve the goggles from the #3 Chevy every week after the race

“I got ready to come down here and I looked around and I’m going – I’ve got a couple of things right. And remember I was the guy that when we came back from the race track, went out put the car on the lift, started to get it clean and your dad would always take these off and leave them hanging on the mirror and I would always reach in and grab them. These are a pair of your dad’s goggles,” Myers said.

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The former ‘Flying Aces’ RCR pit crew member further mentioned that these particular goggles were from a Daytona Duel win, which he inscribed on the strap. However, he later confessed that he forgot to
mention the year:

“I wrote on the strap when I took them out of the car ‘Winner Daytona 125’. Now unfortunately, when I wrote that on there I didn’t put what year. So these could be [from any year]… cause we won it
ten years straight man and nobody’s ever going to do that. So I wanted to give you those to hang on the wall.”

Dale Earnhardt Sr. won 10 straight duel races between 1990-99 and won 34 races at the Daytona International Speedway, including the 1998 Daytona 500 victory

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This is Bad: Kevin Harvick Exposed What NASCAR is Making Chase Elliott Going Through

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Chase Elliott is the last remaining representative of illustrious lineages in the world of NASCAR. Throughout the sport’s history, there have been numerous superstar drivers who come from legendary racing families, such as the Petty, Earnhardt, Wallace, and Allison families. However, over time, this trend has diminished, leaving only Hendrick Motorsports as the last stronghold of these great lineages.

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While being born into a family of drivers may grant certain advantages and access, it also comes with a tremendous burden. These drivers must constantly strive to live up to the legacy and achievements of their predecessors. Chase Elliott, in particular, faces the daunting task of matching the exceptional performance achieved by his father, a former champion. For others, this bar may seem unattainable.

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During a recent episode of the Happy Hour podcast with Chase Elliott, the 2014 Cup champion discussed the immense pressure that drivers like Elliott and Dale Jr. face. He expressed that this pressure is unwarranted and something these drivers cannot escape.

In the same podcast, Chase Elliott shared that his passion for racing stems from the competitive nature of the sport. He emphasized that this motivation has been a constant force in his life since childhood.

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As the driver of the #9 car for Hendrick Motorsports, Elliott has already emerged from his father’s shadow and established his own legacy by winning championships. However, he still has much more to contribute to the sport and the fans who have embraced him. Undoubtedly, they would love to see him end his career as a multiple champion.

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