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“I think that’s the shot that improved the most for him.” : Alexander Zverev reveals what Taylor Fritz has improved the most after loss against the American

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“I think that’s the shot that improved the most for him.” : Alexander Zverev reveals what Taylor Fritz has improved the most after loss against the American The ATP Finals are now concluded, and if you are Alexander Zverev, you must be sick and tired of coming up against Taylor Fritz. After another loss endured by the German against him in the semi-finals, it is now the fourth straight loss in the five matches they have played in 2024, with Zverev’s last win coming in the quarter-finals of the ATP 1000 Masters held in Rome. The match ended 6-3, 3-6, and 7-6 in favour of the American, which set up the sequel of the US Open final against Jannik Sinner. Although Fritz lost again to the Italian 6-4, 6-4, it is clear that the 27-year-old has been one of the most improved players this year, propelling him to the world no.4 ranking. Zverev, who has been put away by Fritz even on the biggest of occasions like the Wimbledon and US Open, had words of acknowledgement about him post-match, and also provided one of the areas where the American has improved the most. Alexander Zverev on Taylor Fritz’s forehand, Sinner’s incredible 2024 run ends with another victory Speaking to Tennis TV, the German revealed the single most important ability which Fritz has improved which used to be a major drawback for him. “The number one thing is forehand. His forehand used to break down quite a lot, his forehand was always fast and aggressive but it was very shaky in important moments. He could hit a winner or the fence as well, I feel the ratio is a lot more towards hitting winners now than hitting the fence.” said Zverev. “His forehand doesn’t break down as much as it used to so I think that’s the shot that improved the most for him.” the 27-year-old added. But the American’s dominant run ended here, as he was bested yet again in the final by world no.1 Jannik Sinner. This is now the eighth title the Italian has won in 2024 which includes two Grand Slams as well.  These achievements made him the first Italian player ever to land the world no.1 ranking as well.  Jannik Sinner is now officially the best in the world this year, and besides his Spanish counterpart, the 23-year-old does not seem to be stopping anytime soon. His breakout year has been one for the ages, and fans worldwide cannot wait to see his development further, as his prime years are approaching soon in the next few years. Also Read: “He’s a good-looking No. 1 in the world, wins a lot of tournaments” : Daniil Medvedev gives his opinion regarding Jannik Sinner’s popularity in Italy

Tennis

“This to me is the only thing stopping him getting those wins” : Former coach of Serena Williams gives her take on why Taylor Fritz is unable to reach the levels of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz

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“This to me is the only thing stopping him getting those wins” : Former coach of Serena Williams gives her take on why Taylor Fritz is unable to reach the levels of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Taylor Fritz has by far been the most improved player this ATP season, and has also won two titles at Eastbourne and Delray beach. His best moment came when he reached the 2024 US Open Final, but was unfortunately bested by world no.1 Jannik Sinner. The American is currently fifth in the ATP rankings, showcasing his immense improvement throughout the course of the season. But many fans believe and have voiced out their opinion that Fritz’s potential is much more than that, possibly multiple Grand Slam level as well. Most recently, after his loss against Jannik Sinner in the ATP Finals, coach Rennae Stubbs came out and revealed one area where the American needs to be much better in order to catch up with his competition. Stubbs was the former coach of the icon Serena Williams, so she might know her way around knowing the strengths and weaknesses of players. Rennae Stubbs believes that Taylor Fritz has the quality of a Grand Slam champion The Australian coach took to Instagram Threads to talk about why the 27-year-old is struggling against the likes of Jannik Sinner, who is at the top of his game. She mainly focused on one key aspect which she believes is holding off Fritz to go into the next level. “Taylor Fritz inability to come forward and volley is costing him dealing against players like Sinner. I really believe Taylor is good enough to win a major IF he improves that area of his game. Sinner is SOOOO much better at the net, as is Carlos. This to me is the only thing stopping him getting those wins.” said Stubbs. Rennae Stubbs also mentioned how both Sinner and Alcaraz have perfected this move, which always gives them the edge over Fritz or basically every single opponent of theirs. Talking about Fritz himself, the player revealed post-match that he did not mind losing to the Italian since the game went back and forth. He was mainly content with his performance, despite the 6-4, 6-4 loss. “Yeah, I mean, I think it was a really high-level match from both sides. I felt like I played really well. I felt like he played well. I think there’s a lot of positives I can take out of it. He didn’t give me much. I feel like a lot of the points that I was winning and chances I was creating, they were off of me playing very good tennis,” said Fritz. “I felt like we were going back and forth. It was pretty even for a lot of the match. But he played a lot of those 15-30, 30-All points just a bit better,” the US Open runner up added. As the ATP Finals continue, Fritz has now found himself in a do or die situation against world no.9 Alex de Minaur, where he needs a victory in order to have any chances of escaping the group stage. De Minaur has a 5-3 edge over the American head-to-head, and Stubbs’s advice may not have come at a more perfect time for the world no.5. Also Read: “He managed to find an explanation within 15 days after testing positive” : Casper Ruud defends Jannik Sinner as the tennis world divides on the Italian’s doping case

Harry Kane England
Football

Arsenal icon defends Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka amid the criticism by Harry Kane for pulling out of the Nations League games

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Arsenal icon defends Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka amid the criticism by Harry Kane for pulling out of the Nations League games With already the third international break upon us in November, the amount of heavy injuries occurred this season has been something of concern. Players have been getting knocked left and right, which has led to many top talents skipping their international call-ups for some much-needed rest. Over at North London, tensions have been rising up for the Gunners from all areas. With failure to claim the Premier League trophy in two decades, Arsenal now find themselves fourth in the table, nine points behind Liverpool who seem to show no signs of stopping. While the international break came at the right time for Mikel Arteta, yet another problem arrives for him through injuries. Captain Martin Odegaard was the first big injury the Gunners had to endure, and now, probably the two most important players for the Spaniard, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have also skipped the international matches due to sustaining injuries. This definitely holds off Arteta’s plans of fully utilizing the international break. “I think England comes before anything. England comes before club.” : Harry Kane wants maximum participation during national games The Three Lions skipper Harry Kane recently called out the England squad, and was disappointed that many players withdrew from participating in the upcoming Nations League matches. Although England were easily able to beat Greece 3-0, the Bayern Munich forward believes that key players should always be present regardless of the importance of the national team matches. “I think England comes before anything. England comes before club.” said Kane. “It’s a tough period of the season and maybe that’s been taken advantage of a little bit, I don’t really like it if I’m totally honest. I think England comes before anything, any club situation.” the England captain added. Meanwhile, Arsenal legend Paul Merson has come out to defend Rice and Saka, while acknowledging Kane’s thoughts for England to get back on track and get promoted to the big table. “I can understand that but at the same time Rice wasn’t fit, Saka came off with about 10, 15 minutes to go in probably a must-win game for Arsenal [against Chelsea] at the time,” said Merson (via Sky Sports). “I’ll go with the players on this one, but again, this is a big football match. We need to win this football match to get back to the big table with the big nations because otherwise we’re going to play these countries again and that’s when you get withdrawals at the same time.” the 56-year-old added. While this club vs country debate may go on forever, the Gunners do not have that much time to get their grip on. Mikel Arteta’s main worry might be Liverpool right now, but we all know how Pep Guardiola and co. turn the tides on later in the second half. The Spaniard will need to look for solutions fast in order to catch up to the competition. Also Read: “I think we dominated them, we were the better team in many phases and situations” : Was Mikel Arteta ‘furious’ over the draw at Stamford Bridge?

Jannik Sinner
Tennis

“He’s a good-looking No. 1 in the world, wins a lot of tournaments” : Daniil Medvedev gives his opinion regarding Jannik Sinner’s popularity in Italy

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“He’s a good-looking No. 1 in the world, wins a lot of tournaments” : Daniil Medvedev gives his opinion regarding Jannik Sinner’s popularity in Italy Despite the doping case, Jannik Sinner has had some year for himself, winning both hard-court Grand Slam titles all while cementing himself as the world no.1, that too by a distance. The Italian alongside Carlos Alcaraz have now replaced the ‘Big 3’, as many fans expect the duo to dominate titles and charts for a long time coming. Jannik Sinner eliminated Daniil Medvedev in the round robin of the ongoing ATP Finals 6-3, 6-4, which takes him comfortably onto the next round. The Russian meanwhile has had a tough tournament, as he recently disclosed about his mental struggles after breaching the code of conduct multiple times during his match at the round robin previously against Taylor Fritz. But, when asked about Sinner, the world no.4 had nothing but immense praise to reflect about the Italian, such is the standard the 23-year-old has created about himself in such a short span of time. Daniil Medvedev believes that Jannik Sinner’s attractiveness plays a role in him being so popular During the post-match press conference, the Russian was asked about Sinner’s popularity in Italy, to which he replied that everything he has earned up until now is rightfully deserved, from ludicrous contracts to big-name advertisements, while also adding the fact that him being a ‘good-looking’ no.1 also helps. “No, I think it’s great. But I would wonder if he would live in Italy how it would be because he doesn’t. It’s a little bit easier. Yeah, I mean, I think he deserves it. Like everything: the contracts, advertisements, whatever. He’s a good-looking No. 1 in the world, wins a lot of tournaments. Very young, which is always attractive,” Medvedev said. “He’s 23. He has maybe 13, 14 years ahead of him where he can play, play, win, win. So, it’s normal. I think he feels fine with it. So why should I be sorry for him?” the 28-year-old added. Coming in as the hot favourite to win the match, Jannik Sinner now holds an 8-7 lead against Medvedev, who has been on the losing side against the Italian five times out of the last six, which goes to show how much the two-time Grand Slam champion has drastically improved since last year. Although not ‘worldwide famous’ like the Big 3 just yet, the Italian’s incredible consistency has brought him to the mountain top shared with the Spainard, and it will not be long enough until both are the bonafide faces of professional tennis for years to come. The world no.1 now moves up to the semi-finals of the ATP Finals, with his opponent going to be the runner-up of the John Newcombe Group. Also Read: “He managed to find an explanation within 15 days after testing positive” : Casper Ruud defends Jannik Sinner as the tennis world divides on the Italian’s doping case

Featured

“That’s your parents over there, right” : LeBron James’s crazy ‘vision’ left Jared McCain in shock

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“That’s your parents over there, right” : LeBron James’s crazy ‘vision’ left Jared McCain in shock Apart from his insane vision on the court, it seems like LeBron James uses his superpowers to the max off-court as well. Although he has flexed his vision before, we saw a unique example of this during the Lakers and 76ers game, as the King surprised youngster Jared McCain during the middle of the game. The youngster post-match revealed that during his brief conversation with LeBron James, he actually spotted his parents in the stands. This is quite impressive from the King, as he barely knows the rookie. It also makes for a proud moment for McCain and his family, who got recognized by one of the greats himself. “He actually recognized my parents were in the crowd, and he was like, ‘I see them over there. Keep going.’ Yeah. Just cool to see someone who, again, each game is like someone I’ve watched for so long. Especially him.” said McCain (via Ky Carlin of the Sixers Wire). After this heartwarming interaction, James also gifted his signed jersey to the youngster with the message, “Continue to block out the BS noise! Nothing better than working hard and simply being you! Love young king.” This of course comes after McCain has been the victim of trolling due to his presence on social media. As for LeBron James, he shows time and again just how good of a mentor he has been to the next generation of players. Jared McCain continues his impressive debut season performances Only 20 years old, McCain was the standout recruit from California’s Centennial High School, and despite the poor start to the season from the Philadelphia 76ers, Jared McCain has been the most positive asset for them. The promising youngster scored eighteen points in the game, as he showcased his innate ability of scoring and more than average playmaking. The young guard’s potential is for everyone to see, and despite the limited amount of minutes he gets, he has more than proven his worth already in the NBA. As for the 76ers, things are not looking the best as key players Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxy are off injured, while high profile signing Paul George is yet to provide anything of significance. But as things eventually work out in some or the other way, this gives McCain the perfect opportunity to shine further and become the breakout star of the season. Also Read: “It’s hard to tell yourself everything is going to be fine when we literally didn’t do anything wrong” : Jordan Chiles after narrowly missing out on the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics

Rafael Nadal (Source: X)
Tennis

“I really will miss watching him on court” : Iga Swiatek addresses her feelings on Rafael Nadal’s retirement

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“I really will miss watching him on court” : Iga Swiatek addresses her feelings on Rafael Nadal’s retirement The name Rafael Nadal has become a life of its own even outside of tennis, as his surprise retirement announcement affected millions of fans worldwide. But apart from his loyal fans, even professional players, many who grew up watching the Spaniard, have opened up about how they feel now that he will no longer compete professionally. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is currently in Malaga practicing for the Davis Cup, the tournament in which he is set to retire next week. He also met with a few WTA players, including world no.2 Iga Swiatek, who revealed her brief conversation experience with the Spainard. Iga Swiatek on Friday beat Paula Badosa 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1, to advance to the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup. But before the matchup, she revealed that she was able to meet Rafael Nadal, but tried to avoid any long conversation so that she could focus on the match. “Yeah, we actually met, I don’t know, like, five minutes before my match, so I wasn’t really in my talking mode. But it’s always nice to see Rafa,” said Swiatek during the post-match press conference. “He’s a huge inspiration… I have mixed feelings, for sure” : Iga Swiatek Swiatek has often expressed her deep admiration for Nadal, citing him as her tennis idol and a source of inspiration throughout her career. She has spoken highly of his work ethic and believes his fighting spirit is a major factor for motivation. Although not formal, the duo kind of share a mentor-mentee relationship as the Spainard has also acknowledged the Polish’s incredible talent. The world no.2 also revealed in her post-match press conference that she will not be watching much tennis going forward now that the Spainard has retired, and that she would prefer watching Nadal’s earlier clashes instead. “Honestly, he was the only player I watched, so I don’t know if I’m going to watch tennis at all now,” said the Polish. “I’m going to watch online his matches, because — you know, I don’t know. I have mixed feelings, because I’m happy that he can start a new chapter, and I’m happy that also he can have a nice finish here on Davis Cup, a tournament that he loves and in Spain, you know,” she said. “But on the other hand, I really will miss watching him on court.” the 23-year-old added. Nadal has obviously left a huge mark on the sport, and now that two of the ‘Big 3’ players have retired, the greatest era of professional tennis is coming to an end soon. “Yeah, he’s a huge inspiration. Yeah, I have mixed feelings, for sure,” Swiatek said. Accompanied by Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal will soon be entering the final tournament of his career, as Spain face the Netherlands on November 19, with the winner going to the semi-finals. Also Read: “He managed to find an explanation within 15 days after testing positive” : Casper Ruud defends Jannik Sinner as the tennis world divides on the Italian’s doping case

Formula 1

“In terms of style it is similar to mine” : Kimi Antonelli believes that him and Lewis Hamilton have the same driving style

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“In terms of style it is similar to mine” : Kimi Antonelli believes that him and Lewis Hamilton have the same driving style With Lewis Hamilton on the exit ramp for Mercedes, it is time for Andrea Kimi Antonelli to take up his mantle. You would think that when the Briton announced his transfer to Ferrari, Team Principal Toto Wolff would do everything in his power to replace the legend with a star signing. While he admitted that he wanted Max Verstappen initially, it is believed that even Wolff knew that Lewis Hamilton could never be ‘replaced’. In came Kimi Antonelli, who has been rising through the junior rankings, and now at the age of 18 will be the third youngest driver to debut in Formula 1. Well, the main issue does not arrive from his age, or even his inexperience, but who he is replacing; a seven-time world champion. While Toto Wolff believes that the Italian is the “perfect choice to start the team’s next chapter”, some fans and even analysts claim that this move is too soon for comfort. The 18-year-old knows that stepping into the great Lewis Hamilton’s shoes is almost an impossible task, but he is determined to start off his own fresh chapter regardless. Kimi Antonelli talks about Lewis Hamilton, Monza crash, and relationship with George Russell In a recent interview with Gazzetta, the Italian covered a variety of topics. In addition to having similar driving style, he revealed how Hamilton tries to remain in contact with him and helps him understand important information. “He’s very kind and talks to me a lot. And in terms of style it is similar to mine, with the car having a lot of understeer. I was in Singapore and listening to him talk to the engineers I learned a lot.” said Antonelli. “What I’ll have to get used to is hearing all the engineers on headphones, because I’m someone who doesn’t speak much. But if they speak it’s to give useful information, I’ll have to learn the procedures well. If you touch a wrong button it’s a mess. A seat with a steering wheel will soon arrive at my house to learn the departures and the various procedures. Also, because you have to know where each button is without having to look.” the Italian added. Antonelli also talked about the tests he had to participate in which landed him at Mercedes, and revealed that his pace was the main factor behind it. “The great speed I had right away. I struggled at the beginning with the race pace, but after a test in Spa they saw a clear step forward and were convinced. And two days later the call came that they were taking me for 2025. Today in F1 you have a lot of data to look at, there is live telemetry and they can tell you what to do, but they let me do a lot. At Spa I did a great test where I learned to anticipate tyre degradation.” the 18-year-old revealed. Addressing his very first laps in the F1 weekend in Monza, where his infamous crash made him end the run early, the Italian said that he has two more opportunities in Mexico and Abu Dhabi. He also talked about his relationship with George Russell, who was not the happiest after his future teammate’s crash. The youngster would like to go head-to-head with him next year. “That first lap was a unique emotion with all those people in the stands, then I got… naughty. Now I will have two more opportunities in Mexico and Abu Dhabi.” said Antonelli. “Russell? He wasn’t very happy, but before going out to the Parabolica I had gone fast. I have a good relationship with George, he hasn’t given me great advice, but for now everything is fine. But next year I want to beat him.” The youngster added. With Mercedes and Toto Wolff backing him and George Russell being a more than capable mentor for Kimi Antonelli, things look set for his debut season next year, as the F1 and especially the Silver Arrows fans are waiting for the youngster’s debut, which will mark a new era for the German team. Also Read: “It’s going to be one hell of a second half of the season” : Lewis Hamilton has high hopes for the remainder of the year

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“It’s hard to tell yourself everything is going to be fine when we literally didn’t do anything wrong” : Jordan Chiles after narrowly missing out on the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics

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“It’s hard to tell yourself everything is going to be fine when we literally didn’t do anything wrong” : Jordan Chiles after narrowly missing out on the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics Post the Paris Olympics, Jordan Chiles has had an unfortunate time to say the least. Stripped of her bronze medal for floor exercise on the last day of the games by the International Olympic Committee due to their abidance for a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling, has made a few public comments about this matter, as she believes that she was treated unfairly. Chiles was originally not even considered for a podium finish as she was fifth in the rankings, but after her coach Cecile Landi saw an error from the judges during the evaluation, she was moved on to the bronze medal spot after the scores were corrected. But unfortunately for her, on the last day of the Olympics, the International Olympic announced that Cecile Landi protested just four seconds past the one-minute deadline, which led to Jordan Chiles being pushed out of the top 3 spot, as the bronze medal eventually came to Ana Barbosu from Romania. Jordan Chiles reflects on why the bronze medal is so important to her After months of looking for ‘justice’ and ‘peace’ in additions to filing appeals to the Switzerland Supreme Court to overturn their decision, nothing has worked out for Chiles yet, who believes the ruling was incorrect and that her coach protested on time. Recently interviewed by NBC’s TODAY Show, Chiles revealed how difficult it has been for her while explaining the real value of the lost medal. “It’s hard to tell yourself everything is going to be fine when we literally didn’t do anything wrong. Everything was in the time that it needed to be, for them to come back and say it was four seconds too late when we have proof … I can only control what my truth is, and I know that we were right.” said Chiles. Jordan Chiles also revealed that she had to endure racist comments on the internet due to her ethnicity, due to her father being black and mother from the Latina side. In addition to this lost medal, it was not like Chiles went home empty handed. She also won a team gold medal in Paris while previously winning another bronze at Tokyo. So, when asked about why this particular one holds so much value to her, the American explained about her ‘redemption tour’ while coming to Paris. “It was like a cherry on top. My redemption tour going into Paris was ‘Yes.’ Coming back with a gold, coming back with the understanding that I was able to go out there and be the best version of myself, with this floor medal it was like, ‘wow, I never expected myself to make a floor final.’ Plus, it was an all-Black podium. That was history being made. I was very glad to be a part of,” said Chiles. “I’ll be able to overcome this. And I’ll be able to look back and say: ‘You know what? That was just a portion of my story, but it’s the truth,’” the 23-year-old added. The American gymnast was also asked about her plans for the 2028 Olympics which will be held in Los Angeles, to which she explained that she would like to move on from Paris first and start fresh after that. “L.A. is in and out of my mind. I think right now I’m just trying to take in what’s happened from Paris and just take day by day.” the two-time Olympic winner said. Jordan Chiles, who is only 23, has a long time ahead of her to win more medals and accolades, to a point where this missed bronze medal opportunity will just be a small page in her book.

Football

“He has already proved that he is a coach that has won a lot” : Casemiro believes new Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim can take them to the next level

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“He has already proved that he is a coach that has won a lot” : Casemiro believes new Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim can take them to the next level After a relatively horror start to the season under head coach Erik ten Hag, Manchester United are finding their footing under interim coach Ruud Van Nistelrooy. Undefeated in four matches while scoring goals for fun, it seems like it is finally time for the Red Devils to properly take charge over their season. Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim has already been appointed as the new head coach for United. The former Sporting manager has been highly victorious in Portugal and with the atmosphere finally getting a bit positive in Manchester, it seems like the perfect opportunity to revive the club back to its glory days. Amorim left Sporting CP with a perfect record of 11 wins out of 11 games this season, and will be looking forward to continue his success now in a much more competitive league. On the player’s side, one of the more veteran players of the squad in Casemiro recently spoke about how the whole group is looking forward to learn and grow with the help from the Portuguese manager, in hopes to save the remainder of the season from total embarrassment. “I think there is going to be a good template that everyone wants to grow, everyone wants to learn” : Casemiro The Brazilian midfielder himself had one of the worst starts of the season in his career, to a point where fans and even football pundits wanted him to retire or play in the lower leagues. But the 32-year-old changed his fortunes under the interim manager as well, and believes Amorim is the right person to take the squad forward. “He is very true, very loyal, we cannot ignore how he has changed Sporting (Lisbon). We know that Sporting won many titles, changed the club with titles, with trophies. He has already proved that he is a coach that has won a lot.” said the Brazilian. “I want to continue growing, I want to continue helping my team-mates and the coach, helping Manchester United grow.” the five-time Champions League winner added. For Ruben Amorim, the job will definitely not be an easy one as the Red Devils are currently sit 13th in the points table with just four wins out of 11 games. The Dutchman really left things in a mess and the 39-year-old would require all the help from Van Nistelrooy and co. to make amends going into the second half of the season, at least initially. Also Read: “I think we dominated them, we were the better team in many phases and situations” : Was Mikel Arteta ‘furious’ over the draw at Stamford Bridge?

Formula 1

“It doesn’t feel good” : Lewis Hamilton speaks on his poor form in his final run with Mercedes

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“It doesn’t feel good” : Lewis Hamilton speaks on his poor form in his final run with Mercedes Lewis Hamilton’s unexpected transfer to Ferrari has been hyped up the whole season, but with just a few months away from dawning the Italian colors, the Briton has found himself in a bit of a stiff. It has been anything but a dream final run with Mercedes for Hamilton, who has spent the better half of his career here, winning six world championships along the way. From what started as a promising season where the Briton won two races, the summer break changed everything for the whole German team. Let alone being victorious, the 39-year-old has failed to even reach the podium in the last seven races. Meanwhile, his teammate George Russell, who has had the upper hand against him when it came to qualifying, has himself had just one. The AMG Petronas now find themselves fourth in the constructors’ rankings while Russell and Hamilton are in the sixth and seventh spot respectively. With just three races to go, it looks like all is done for the German team this time around. “I’m doing the best with what I’ve got with the kit” : Lewis Hamilton The Briton has had a frustrating time with his beloved team post summer break, whether it is the unusual calls from the support staff or his ‘damn car’. He recently addressed his season and explained that he is always doing his best regardless. “It doesn’t feel good, obviously, it’s devastating to have these bad races in the second half of the season, but all I can say is we’re trying coming into the weekends, but it’s definitely not acceptable.” said Hamilton (via PlanetF1.com). “It’s definitely not good enough. And we have to take accountability. I have to take accountability. But I am driving, I’m doing the best with what I’ve got with the kit.” the Briton added. Hamilton’s car woes have still not disappeared, as he has time and again blamed his car due to some or the other issue. It is clear that it has been one of the main reasons for the Briton’s poor record after the summer break. “For some reason the car has been the worst this weekend, and I don’t know what it is. We’re going to have to find out what it is. One of the cars was working a lot better, so there’s obviously potential.” The 39-year-old explained. The Briton concluded by explaining that since he is not in the world title picture, he could not care less about which position he finishes. All he wishes for his last few races with Mercedes is to help his team as much as possible. “I just put my focus on something else. I’m not fighting for the championship. Doesn’t matter really where we finish in the championship, I don’t care if I finish ahead of George or behind George. It doesn’t make any difference to me. I just want to keep the car out the wall and try to score points if I can for the team, if I can finish, whatever.” the seven-time world champion addressed. What happens in the next three races will not change anything, and Lewis Hamilton knows that. What he has done at Mercedes might never be replicated, winning six world championships and tying the record. His legacy will always remain intact, and that is what matters the most now that he is on the verge of leaving the place where he became the greatest driver of all time. Also Read: “It’s going to be one hell of a second half of the season” : Lewis Hamilton has high hopes for the remainder of the year

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