Sports
Wimbledon draw LIVE: Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Murray and Raducanu to…..
The tournament have banned Russian and Belarusian players due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and so the likes of Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka are all absent. While Roger Federer, Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev, Naomi Osaka, Leylah Fernandez and Venus Williams are absentees due to injury. But there are still a whole host of star names in the men’s and women’s draws today, and we could be treated to some thrilling early-round ties.
Murray, Nick Kyrgios, Stan Wawrinka and Serena are among those who aren’t seeded. That could throw up some all-star match-ups in the first week at SW19. Djokovic, the winner of the last three Wimbledons, and Nadal the Australian Open and French Open winner this year are the stand-out favourites to win the men’s title, though Carlos Alcaraz could be a threat.
Wimbledon draw LIVE: Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Murray and Raducanu to…..
https://twitter.com/Wimbledon/status/1539216142153269248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1539216142153269248%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.express.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ftennis%2F1630372%2FWimbledon-draw-LIVE-Rafa-Nadal-Novak-Djokovic-Andy-Murray-Emma-Raducanu-tennis-news
In the women’s draw Iga Swiatek, the world No 1 and French Open champion, is the woman to beat. She’s only ever got to the fourth round of Wimbledon but the Pole, still just 21, is on a blistering run of form of over 35 matches unbeaten. Reigning champion Ashleigh Barty retired earlier this year while Serena Williams still searches for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam triumph but has not played a singles match since last year’s Major.
Introducing the top 10 ladies' singles seedings… #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/C26xqAlbyZ
ARTICLE CONTINUE AFTER THE ADVERTISEMENT..... SCROLL DOWN— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 21, 2022
It is also meanwhile hoped two-time champion Murray, British No 1 Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans can enjoy some extended runs, while US Open winner Emma Raducanu will hope to delight Centre Court again as she did last year, though injury may dictate her chances of the teenager winning another Slam so early in her career.
READ MORE:Rafael Nadal warned Grigor Dimitrov that he will be “very expensive” if the…
Women’s draw
That concludes the women’s draw, with a number of exciting match-ups set to unfold at the All England Club this year.
Here are the picks of the bunch, with the men’s draw set to follow shortly…
Iga Swiatek vs Jana Fett (Q)
Sonay Kartal v Dana Kovinic
Harriet Dart vs Rebeka Masarova
Simona Halep vs Karolina Muchova
Serena Williams vs Harmony Tan
Katie Boulter vs Clara Burel
Katie Swan vs Marta Kostyuk
Emma Raducanu vs Alison van Uytvanck
Heather Watson vs Tamara Korpatsch
Jodie Burrage vs Lesia Tsurenko
Seeded players drawn
Emma Raducanu is in the bottom half of the draw, meaning that she will avoid top seed Iga Swiatek until the final, if she manages to make it that far.
The seeded players have all now been pulled out of the hat, with the round of 16 potentially set to look like this:
Iga Swiatek vs Barbora Krejcikova
Garbine Muguruza vs Jessica Pegula
Paula Badosa vs Simona Halep
Coco Gauff vs Karolina Pliskova
Danielle Collins vs Emma Raducanu
Angelique Kerber vs Ons Jabeur
Maria Sakkari vs Jelena Ostapenko
Belinda Bencic vs Anett Kontaveit
Men’s draw
There will be some mouthwatering first-round clashes at Wimbledon this year, with plenty of big meetings being thrown up over the course of this morning’s draw.
Here are the standout match-ups…
Novak Djokovic vs Soonwoo Kwon
Jannik Sinner vs Stan Wawrinka
Andy Murray vs James Duckworth
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan-Lennard Struff
Cameron Norrie vs Pablo Andujar
Paul Jubb vs Nick Kyrgios
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Alexander Ritschard
Dan Evans vs Jason Kubler
Rafael Nadal vs Francisco Cerundolo
Sports
“How young is too young” Underage Driver Wrecking Dale Earnhardt Jr’s CARS Had Caused Commotion
“How young is too young” Underage Driver Wrecking Dale Earnhardt Jr’s CARS Had Caused Commotion
Young drivers entering NASCAR is not new. While prime examples include Chase Elliott, who debuted in the K&N Pro Series at 15, and 17-year-old Connor Zilisch who competes in Xfinity, from time to time, people still wonder if the organization’s age limit is too low. Case in point, recently an underage driver wreaked havoc at a Dale Earnhardt Jr-owned CARS Tour race. The unfortunate incident inevitably saw fans questioning NASCAR’s age-related stance.
And it’s safe to say that the driver being who suffered the aftermath of the wreck wasn’t happy either!
When stock car racing took root in the late 1940s, NASCAR’s premier series was limited to people 21 or older. Usually, drivers between 35-45 years of age were regarded as prime. But the turn of the 21st century has encouraged youngsters to try their hands at the steering wheel. Take Dale Jr, for example, who got his NASCAR debut at 22!
However, now the age limit may be further plummeting down even lower! Although the sanctioned age to drive full-time in NASCAR’s top-three touring series is 18, other affiliated series are flexible. And this flexibility put Late Model sensation Landon Huffman in serious danger.
Notably, when Dale Earnhardt Jr announced his CARS Tour ownership alongside three other veterans, he gave an interesting insight. He grew up racing Late Model races on the West Coast, and hence underlined experience as important. “What seems so simple to us, because we have been around it our whole lives, is not so simple to the weekly competitor who is struggling to get to the track or has a question about what is right or wrong or what he should or shouldn’t do,” the JR Motorsports team owner opined.
But something happened recently that directly contradicted Dale Earnhardt Jr’s philosophy, as an inexperienced racer sparked chaos at a CARS Tour race at Ace Speedway. Late Model sensation Landon Huffman washed up against an unexpected debacle. While battling for the lead, an underage racer violently pushed Hoffman’s car to the wall, as the latter’s roof came off. Huffman shared the video on X.
Jumior’s popular driver also proclaimed his intense dislike for NASCAR’s falling age limit. He wrote in another tweet, attaching his car’s picture after the wreck, “Led over half of the second twin and then this. Exhibit A why kids under the age of 14 should not be driving late model stock cars”.
Huffman’s views echo some veteran drivers’ opinions. Last year, Tony Stewart was baffled at some racing series picking up 12-14-year-old kids. “It makes zero sense to me,” he had said at the time. On the other hand, RFK Racing owner Brad Keselowski also empathized with the children, who he believes are missing out on their teenage growth. “We hurt them in their ability to develop their own lives,” he shared.
But that’s not all. After Huffman’s terrifying accident, NASCAR fans are also getting active on the same topic. Looks like Dale Earnhardt Jr’s series got a few raps for allowing children to compete.
THERE IS COMMENT BOX AFTER THE ADS, SHARE YOUR THOUGHT WITH USSports
Chase Elliott is F**kingly Rich- Expensive things owned by Him Exposed
Chase Elliott is F**kingly Rich- Expensive things owned by Him Exposed
Being the son of former NASCAR champion Bill Elliott and a six-time recipient of the NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver award, Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott remains one of the wealthiest drivers on the grid. Part of that wealth funds the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion’s lavish lifestyle.
Elliott, who has a net worth of $12 million (according to Celebrity Net Worth), indulges in a lifestyle filled with luxury and opulence, owning several expensive items that offer a glimpse into his extravagant world.
In this article, we take a closer look at the lavish lifestyle of Chase Elliott: The 28-year-old driver resides in a luxurious mansion situated in the Georgia mountains in Dawsonville, Georgia. The three bedroom, fourbathroom mansion spans three floors, boasting an open-concept layout on the main floor with a kitchen, living room, and half-bathroom, while the second story houses three bedrooms.
2. Motorhome
To navigate the demanding NASCAR season schedule, Elliott owns a luxurious Prevost motorhome, estimated to cost between $800,000 to $2 million. Customized to his preferences, the 47-foot motorcoach features a front entrance with driver and co-driver seats, a lobby area equipped with two televisions and a video game console, and an iPadcontrolled system for managing lights, temperature, and security.
3. Private Jet
Elliott’s passion for flying is evident in his ownership of a $1.8 million Cessna Citation 525 private jet. Beyond mere transportation, Chase Elliott has admitted that flying serves as a distraction for the Hendrick Motorsports driver, allowing him to focus on activities away from the racetrack
4. First car
Right off the bat, Chase Elliott made his stance clear when he revealed during an appearance in the Pat McAfee show that the Hendrick Motorsports driver was not a car collector. While the fact may come as a surprise for many given Elliott’s profession, he admitted that racing was his “speed fix.”
However, Chase Elliott did own a car once, and a very special one at that. A teenage Elliott, who was still coming through the ranks of Super Late Model Racing, was gifted a Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck by his parents Bill and Cindy Elliott.
In addition to his lavish possessions, the former Cup Series champion enjoys spending time on the golf course, indulging in his passion for the sport.
THERE IS COMMENT BOX AFTER THE ADS, SHARE YOUR THOUGHT WITH USSports
Mercedes declares its prestaties Hamilton: “Lewis has become the slachtoffer van”
Mercedes declares its prestaties Hamilton: “Lewis has become the slachtoffer van”
Lewis Hamilton probably imagined his last year at Mercedes differently. The Briton performs very poorly in the slow W15 and is regularly unable to keep up with teammate George Russell . The result? 27 meager points and ninth place in the championship. But why is that? Andrew Shovlin, Mercedes’ Trackside Engineering Director , tries to explain it using the set-up. Hamilton experiments quite often.
“It’s mainly about learning more about the car,” Shovlin told Auto, Motor und Sport . “Lewis is often open to major changes to the set-up this year. He wants to know better how he can get the most out of the car. Lewis has sometimes fallen victim to that, but if you don’t change anything, you don’t learn anything. It would be wrong to say: ‘it is what it is, let’s make the best of it’.
Shovlin also believes that Mercedes should come up with a solution. It’s not entirely Hamilton’s fault. “The bottom line is that we need to find a better balance. Then we don’t have to constantly deal with compromises. Often we solve one problem and get another in return. The goal should be to have a strong front axle without that it is at the expense of stability at the rear. The car must also turn well in the slow corners without causing oversteer in the fast corners.”
Mercedes just hasn’t found that balance yet, Shovlin admits. “We have not yet managed to be competitive everywhere and we cannot achieve that in one race. That is what we are currently working on. We no longer want to choose between being fast in slow or fast corners. If If you adjust the car low to the ground, you are fast in the slow corners due to the downforce produced. However, in the fast corners there is a possibility that you will hit the asphalt. The reverse works exactly the same you get maximum downforce in the fast corners, but you pay the price in the slow corners. It is difficult to find the compromise over an entire lap.”