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Tennis

“I just hope he can go out on his terms and the way he wants to” : Roger Federer says he feels sorry for old time rival Rafael Nadal

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“I just hope he can go out on his terms and the way he wants to” : Roger Federer says he feels sorry for old time rival Rafael Nadal Rafael Nadal is without a doubt one of the greatest and most iconic tennis players of all time. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has nothing left to prove as he has already sealed his legacy as one of the best, while also being part of the ‘Big 3’ in tennis history. But during the final phase of his historic career, the Spainard has been battling injuries, leading him to participate in less tournaments than before which has also affected his form. Nadal in 2024 has only participated in the French Open which he lost in the first round against Alexander Zverev, and the Paris Olympics, and ruled out his appearance in the Wimbledon and US Open. The 38-year-old legend currently ranks 154th in the ATP World Rankings list. Clearly, the Spaniard is just a shadow of his former self, and questions about his retirement loom around often. Seeing this, his long-time friend and rival Roger Federer revealed that he feels ‘sorry’ for his current state, as the Swiss has seen and played against the Spaniard in their prime years. “I actually just spoke to him [Nadal] this last week” : Roger Federer reveals the discussion he had with the Spaniard The 20-time Grand Slam champion and the most decorated US Open player in history was present at the Arthur Ashe stadium in New York during the quarter finals. In an interview with USA Today, the Swiss revealed the conversations he had with Rafael Nadal this past week. “I actually just spoke to him [Nadal] this last week, he wanted to ask me something, and we had a chat, and I felt a little bit sorry for him. That his summer didn’t go as well as planned because, at the French Open he had a tough draw. Olympics, he had a tough draw as well. He was hoping, I think, to make a medal,” said the Swiss. “He [Nadal] can do whatever he wants, he’s been one of the most iconic tennis players we’ve ever had in our sport. I just hope he can go out on his terms and the way he wants to. He’s a great guy, great career,” the 43-year-old added. Roger Federer was able to retire on his own terms in one of the most memorable and emotional moments in sports history, at the 2022 Laver Cup. The Swiss had partnered up with the Spainard in his final match as well.  It is blaringly clear that Rafael Nadal’s days as a professional tennis player are now numbered, and he can announce his retirement sooner rather than later. Interestingly, the Spaniard’s next scheduled appearance is at the Laver Cup held in Berlin from 20-22 September. One can only hope that tennis’s most special player receives the most special retirement, whenever that day will be. Also Read : “To be able to do it against the greatest of all time is unbelievable” : Alexei Popyrin expresses his shock over victory against Novak Djokovic

Football

“I just want to win every game” : Vincent Kompany expresses his desire of succeeding with Bayern Munich

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“I just want to win every game” : Vincent Kompany expresses his desire of succeeding with Bayern Munich The newly updated UEFA Champions League draw’s fixtures were recently unveiled, and the German giants will be facing heavyweight competition from FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain among other strong teams. Although they have had massive success against these teams in the past, a new era has started in Munich, with a fairly new coach as well. Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany has had somewhat of a unique start in his coaching career. After getting relegated with Burnley last season, the Belgian received a substantial offer from Bayern Munich to become their head coach. So far down the season, the young manager has done a decent job with the team and has provided balance in the right areas as well. Winning the Bundesliga is not the main concern, as the German giants have done it time and again. The Champions League is a different ball game altogether, and Kompany would need to resolve any major issues before the start of the most coveted club competition. But as far as group stage is concerned, the Bavarians have quite a record in them, securing at least 16 points in the past five seasons while also having a perfect record thrice. Vincent Kompany reveals his thoughts over Bayern Munich’s UCL draw In a recent press conference, the Belgian was asked about his views over the Bavarians’ UCL fixtures. He revealed that he was looking forward to face a variety of teams, but not to pressurize him on each team’s details separately just yet. “I’m looking forward to the games and the variety of teams. Don’t ask me about each team separately. I just want to win every game but I don’t yet know how it’ll all feel with the new system,” said the 38-year-old. Bayern Munich last won the UCL in 2020, where Hansi Flick’s team were far and away the best in the world. Although times have changed now, with a few coaching changes and many star players headed out like Robert Lewandowski, but the Bundesliga heavyweights remain a force to be reckoned with. Vincent Kompany cannot really complain about his current options, as he possesses a squad mix of experience and youth. Harry Kane, Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise, Manuel Neuer and of course, Thomas Muller will be key players for the Belgian to build the team around this season. After a good start in the Bundesliga, Vincent Kompany’s real test and experience will be displayed in the Champions League, and it will be interesting to see if the 38-year-old can hold the standards created by those before him. Also Read: “It doesn’t strike me as an essential signing for Manchester United” : Gary Neville was skeptical over Manchester United’s pursuit of Raheem Sterling

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“There’s zero competition I could compete in without preparation” : LeBron James boldly claims his talent is beyond just basketball as he cites two sports where he could win an Olympic medal

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“There’s zero competition I could compete in without preparation” : LeBron James boldly claims his talent is beyond just basketball as he cites two sports where he could win an Olympic medal The ‘King’ of basketball recently increased his legacy once again, as the near 40-year-old LeBron James led his team to glory by winning gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics. This was one of the most memorable victories for team USA who now go five-for-five, as star players like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, and Devin Booker all united to make this victory possible. In lieu of one of the greatest performances in Olympics history, LeBron James was deservedly handed out the coveted Olympics MVP title as well, which just goes to show how the 39-year-old still has what it takes to be the best player in the world. It is clear that LeBron James has dominated the NBA and in turn the whole of basketball for the last two decades. The American is quite frequently called a ‘genetic freak’ as he does things any other 6-foot 9-inch person just seemingly cannot fathom of. The 39-year-old is also always in the arguments of the greatest athlete of all time, and after dominating every aspect of his sport, one could only wonder if the LA Lakers star would be this proficient in other sports as well. Luckily, James recently gave us the answer to this burning question. LeBron James names two events where he would win an Olympic medal After an eventful summer, James recently appeared on the talk show ‘The Shop’, where the 20-time All NBA was asked about him teaming up with his son Bronny in the next season, while also being asked a hypothetical question about whether or not he could take his athletic gifts to other sports, to which the 39-year-old had a confident reply to. “There’s zero competition I could compete in without preparation, but, I think maybe the long jump? The long jump or the high jump. If you give me some time, I need about six months or eight months [of] preparation to get to that.” answered James. “I’m a podium-only guy,” the Lakers star added. If LeBron James was not a freak of nature, you’d think he was just joking around. But we are talking about one of the greatest athletes to ever exist in this world, who has broken every single major record in the NBA due to his consistency and longevity. It would not be too far-fetched to presume that given enough prep time, the Lakers star could very well compete in the long jump and high jump formats. Although, hypothetically, if we are talking about him in his prime, then certainly everyone would expect a podium finish from the ‘King’. Also Read: “I know I can jump higher” : Mondo Duplantis on setting greater world records

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Football

“We will use this time to do that and as soon as possible, get him involved” : Mikel Arteta on getting Raheem Sterling up to speed ahead of the international break

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“We will use this time to do that and as soon as possible, get him involved” : Mikel Arteta on getting Raheem Sterling up to speed ahead of the international break Raheem Sterling was finally able to find himself a club on deadline day, and to his luck, he is now part of a currently well-oiled team run by Mikel Arteta. The Gunners acquired the Englishman’s services on a simple loan transfer. This was a win-win-win deal for all parties involved, as Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca publicly stated that the 29-year-old will not receive playing time at all this season. Arsenal made quick moves in the final day of the transfer market and were able to strike a deal with their rivals, while paying just about a half of the Englishman’s wages as well. Sterling luckily now has time to adapt to the surroundings of the North London club, as international break came in just at the perfect time for him. The Englishman is a versatile winger who can also play as a striker, and could contribute highly coming off the bench, whether he is at any position in the final third. What Mikel Arteta had to say about Raheem Sterling’s fitness The Englishman has been thoroughly injury prone ever since joining Chelsea from Manchester City, missing more than half of their matches, which has led to a dip in form as well as his market value. With that in mind, his new coach was asked questions related to his fitness, to which the Spainard had a positive reply in favour of the 29-year-old. “Yes, we’ll have to see and speak to him on what he’s been doing and how he’s feeling about it. We have to try to find quick wins to get him up to speed as quick as possible and him understanding what we are looking for from him and the dynamics of the team. We will use this time to do that and as soon as possible, get him involved,” said the 42-year-old (via GOAL). With a two-week international break ahead, Sterling has more than enough time to fit into the Gunners’ team dynamics. Though it should not be that hard, as the experienced veteran has been in the Premier League for 15 years, and has also previously played for top clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and now Arsenal. Provided the Spaniard helps get the Englishman back to form, we could see Raheem Sterling in action on September 15, getting some important minutes against Tottenham Hotspur in the much-awaited North London derby. Also Read: “It doesn’t strike me as an essential signing for Manchester United” : Gary Neville was skeptical over Manchester United’s pursuit of Raheem Sterling

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Tennis

“Carlos and Novak have won quite a few tournaments, so I don’t feel too bad” : Tommy Paul on early exits of US Open title contenders

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“Carlos and Novak have won quite a few tournaments, so I don’t feel too bad” : Tommy Paul on early exits of US Open title contenders The 2024 US Open so far has not turned out what it was supposed to look like. For starters, the top three world rankings, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner were the favorites to win the final Grand Slam of the year, but two of them have already gotten knocked out. Both the Spaniard and Serbian were shown the door in the third round itself, after very tough matches from their competitors. Fans were shocked to see this unfold, as the world no.2 and 3 were the top choices for winning it all at the flushing meadows. While the 37-year-old has had an injury filled year, he was able to make his final chance of winning gold count at the Paris Olympics. On the other hand, Carlos Alcaraz was in the best run of his career till now, as he won both the French Open and Wimbledon, while also securing a silver in the Olympics. But analysts and fans worldwide believe due to them performing consistently and going deep into tournaments, fatigue may as well have been the reason for their surprisingly early exits. Meanwhile, the world no.14 also thinks the same way. “I don’t want to take anything away from those guys” : Tommy Paul on Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz failure in the US Open Tommy Paul is having an impressive US Open so far, as he proved his quality by beating Gabriel Diallo in the third round 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-1 and 7-6(3). And with the exits of the two favorites, the American was asked about his chances further on in the post-match interview, to which he had a humble reply to. “I think the guys who played Alcaraz and Novak stepped up and played great, but yeah, I feel like I went through Olympic fatigue, I guess at the right time, in Canada and Cincy, but I feel pretty good now. I’ve recovered a bit. Yeah, it’s a tough change. We’ve never gone from grass to clay so quickly,” said the American (via Punto de Break). “I don’t want to take anything away from those guys, they earned those wins and played some amazing tennis. I’m happy for them. Carlos and Novak have won quite a few tournaments, so I don’t feel too bad,” the 27-year-old added. The Spaniard and Serbian won’t be too disappointed with their failures this late in the year, as both have already achieved important records for themselves. If anything, this loss will probably make them both to come back stronger the next time. But as for the world no.14, the road to the quarter finals does not get any easier, as he will be facing world no.1 Jannik Sinner. So far, the Italian has had a comfortable road to the final, and although the American was able to best him one time before, the odds are all against him this time around. Also Read: “To be able to do it against the greatest of all time is unbelievable” : Alexei Popyrin expresses his shock over victory against Novak Djokovic

Formula 1

“Every race we get closer and closer to the last time I’ll be in a Mercedes” : Lewis Hamilton ’emotional’ after Mercedes confirms his replacement

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“Every race we get closer and closer to the last time I’ll be in a Mercedes” : Lewis Hamilton ’emotional’ after Mercedes confirms his replacement The seven-time world champion has been with the Silver Arrows since 2013, winning six world championships along the way. After confirming his departure to Scuderia Ferrari in early February, the Briton has gone all out to provide one final magic season for the German team, as he has won the British and Belgian Grand Prix this season. As for the AMG Petronas, their ideal replacement for the legendary driver would have been none other than Max Verstappen, but seeing that the Dutchman signed a contract with RBR till 2028, it did not take long for Mercedes CEO Toto Wolff to know the answer of who will replace Lewis Hamilton. “I made up my mind five minutes after Lewis Hamilton told me he was going to Ferrari,” said Toto Wolff following the official announcement of Andrea Kimi Antonelli replacing Hamilton. As part of the Mercedes Junior F1 Team, Kimi Antonelli has never raced in F1 before, and he will be doing so for the first time next season, replacing probably the greatest F1 driver of all time. Clearly, Toto Wolff and co. have a lot of faith in the Italian, giving him the keys to perform at the biggest stage at just 18-years-old.  “I know Kimi is going to do a great job” : Lewis Hamilton confident over the youngster’s abilities With a lot of ups and down throughout the season, the Briton has been on an emotional rollercoaster of a ride due to his departure from Mercedes after spending more than a decade of his career with them. When asked about how it felt to finally have his replacement in the team, Hamilton had an emotional response. “I mean, I’ve known for ages … but definitely this morning, I knew it would be announced this morning, and I definitely woke up and it was very surreal, just to have it officially confirmed my seat is going and that I’ve held on for it for so long.” said the 39-year-old (via ESPN). “I was quite emotional this morning. But really happy for Kimi and for this team. I know Kimi is going to do a great job.” Hamilton added. The Briton also revealed that he has been trying to do the best he can, knowing his final races with the Silver Arrows are coming closer and closer, and that he is performing at every race like it is his last. “It’s been there all year. Every single race we have turned up and I … I love my team so much and we have been through a hell of a lot together. So, it will be emotional every single race, because every race we do is the last time at that particular race and every race we get closer and closer to the last time I’ll be in a Mercedes and that is tough, it’s definitely going to be tough. My focus now is to try and do the best job I can for the team and finish on a high. I’ve got to find myself for qualifying somehow. My race pace is great, I’ve just got to figure out how to get back to my old self,” the Briton explained. Although it will be weird to see Hamilton next season in red, the 39-year-old will finally be able to fulfil his childhood dream of dawning the Italian colours, whereas it provides Mercedes the chance to start fresh and move on from old to new in the form of their latest gem, Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Also Read: “There are no bad feelings, and there is no betrayal” : Toto Wolff on Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari

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“I think we’ve made each other better” : Ariarne Titmus on her compelling rivalry with Katie Ledecky

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“I think we’ve made each other better” : Ariarne Titmus on her compelling rivalry with Katie Ledecky After one of the greatest and long running rivalry of Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, swimming has found two new faces going head-to-head in this current era, Ariarne Titmus and Katie Ledecky. Over the past few years, this rivalry has captured worldwide attention due to the high pressure and mutual respect between the two athletes. The Australian and the American first locked horns in the 2019 World Championships, where Titmus won over Ledecky in the 400m freestyle, which caused a huge upset and initialed the start of their rivalry. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics however, both one upped each other in a mix of freestyle and long distance competitions, securing their respective gold medals. Their rivalry continued in the recent Paris 2024 Olympics as well, where the Australian won gold in the 400m freestyle while Katie Ledecky had to settle for the silver. Meanwhile, the American reversed the results in the 800m long distance. While both competitors have managed to assert dominance in their respective masteries, they have known each other for a long time, and thus the respect that they have is second to none. Both athletes have also made remarks on each other during interviews, admiring their abilities and the fact that they have completely changed the landscape of women’s swimming. “It goes to show any little girl at home that they can jump into sport” : Ariarne Titmus on the impact she has made and rivalry with Ledecky Titmus’s childhood played a key role in her taking swimming as a profession, as the Australian started swimming at a very young age. Being from Tasmania, she did not possess good infrastructure and mainstream competition, which led to her imminent move to Queensland later on in her childhood, thanks to her family making significant sacrifices to help her achieve her dream. In a recent interview, the Australian described how grateful she feels to be able to inspire young girls to pursue their careers in sports. “I think it’s so exciting. And it goes to show any little girl at home that they can jump into sport. Trying hard, dreaming big, doing whatever they want to do. In Australia, our women in sport are tearing it up, we’re killing it. And I feel so proud to be a part of that at the moment. Hopefully it inspires any little girl anywhere around the world to get into sport if they love it,” said the 23-year-old (via Olympics.com). The Australian swimmer also addressed her close relationship with friend and rival Katie Ledecky, and says it is a ‘privilege’ to be able to push each other and get better along the way. “It’s so fun, and it’s an absolute privilege to push her and she pushes me every day. I think we’ve made each other better because of it. The 800 final [in Paris] was such a fun race to be a part of. I really took it to her and challenged her, and I’m so proud of my efforts in that. She’s remarkable,” said the two-time Olympic gold medalist. With both athletes being at the prime of their careers, they are surely going to continue to give each other a hard time at the upcoming World Championships, while the LA 2028 Olympics could be the final tournament for both athletes to seal their legacy as the greater swimmer between them. But it is safe to say that this rivalry will not just be celebrated for their high level of competition, but also for the mutual respect and sportsmanship they share for each other. Also Read: “I know I can jump higher” : Mondo Duplantis on setting greater world records

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Tennis

“To be able to do it against the greatest of all time is unbelievable” : Alexei Popyrin expresses his shock over victory against Novak Djokovic

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“To be able to do it against the greatest of all time is unbelievable” : Alexei Popyrin expresses his shock over victory against Novak Djokovic Over the past few days, we have seen some shock exits in the 2024 US Open, with the recent Olympic silver medalist Carlos Alcaraz going out. But he is not alone, as his partner in crime and gold medalist Novak Djokovic has also been shown the door. For the first time since 2017, the Serbian will end his year without a Grand Slam title, courtesy to Australia’s Alexei Popyrin. The world no. 28 shocked the tennis world at the Arthur Ashe stadium following his victory over the 24-time Grand Slam champion. The 25-year-old beat the Serbian in four sets 6-4, 6-4, 2-6 and 6-4 again. It was a dominant display shown by the promising youngster which also blew off the Serbian’s golden moment of acquiring his record 25th Grand Slam title. The Australian was going through a rough patch until last month, where he got into one of the best forms till date, and also secured his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title in Montreal. Meanwhile, eliminated in just the third round, this was the Serbian’s lowest finish at the Flushing Meadows after 18 long years. “I was able to take my chances when I had them” : Alexei Popyrin explains his phenomenal win over the 37-year-old Going into a match with your opponent being Novak Djokovic, it is highly likely that you are never going in as a favourite. But the 25-year-old defied the odds and showed out an impressive performance, having every answer to the Serbian’s offense. The Australian will now be heading into his very first fourth round at a Grand Slam tournament, and had a few words to say during the post-match interview. “Third time lucky I guess. We had battles at Australian open and Wimbledon. I had chances in those matches but didn’t take them. This match was different. I was able to take my chances when I had them. I played some good tennis.  It’s unbelievable. I’ve been in the third round about 15 times in my career But haven’t been able to get to the 4th round. To be able to do it against the greatest of all time is unbelievable. It’s a great feeling,” said the world no. 28 in his on-court interview. As for the 24-time Grand Slam champion, he was disappointed but showed gratitude towards his fans for supporting him throughout the match. The Serbian also congratulated the 25-year-old on social media while also hinting that he might still be playing until next year’s US Open. After doing the unthinkable, the road has not gotten easy for Popyrin, as he will be facing home favoured Frances Tiafoe in the fourth round. The American has been on a hot streak since the start of the year, and with the increased confidence of the Australian after beating Novak Djokovic, this could very well turn out to be one of the best matches of the tournament. Also Read: US Open 2024: Botic van de Zandschulp vs Jack Draper Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction

Formula 1

“Qualifying has been my weakness for, and I can’t figure it out” : Lewis Hamilton ‘furious’ after qualifying issues continue ahead at the Italian GP

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“Qualifying has been my weakness for, and I can’t figure it out” : Lewis Hamilton ‘furious’ after qualifying issues continue ahead at the Italian GP Qualifying has been a major crisis for the seven-time world champion this season, as Lewis Hamilton has been unable to capture pole position, with his best qualifying run coming at Silverstone where he started second. This issue occurred once again at the Italian GP, where the Briton failed to get into pole positions or even the first row. Lewis Hamilton had a good start as he topped the first two out of the three practice sessions, but failed to capitalize on it. The 39-year-old will now be starting at sixth, alongside Ferrari star Carlos Sainz on the third row at Monza. Meanwhile, his teammate George Russell got the upper hand once again, making it 12 out of the 16 times the 26-year-old will be starting ahead of the legendary driver. While lately, the Silver Arrows have been on a good run after a long time, the Briton has stayed heavily inconsistent in terms of qualifying throughout the season, which has costed him quite a few races as well. But Lewis Hamilton has always remained honest with himself, and described it was his own failure that out himself in this position, and that the crew have been doing a great job over the car. Lewis Hamilton admits major flaw The Briton was ‘absolutely furious’ with himself following his qualifying performance, as the difference of 0.186 seconds saw him not receive pole position. In an interview with Sky Sports, the 39-year-old addressed his mistakes. “Absolutely furious. I could have been on pole, I could have been at least on the front row. I didn’t do the job in the end. I lost a tenth and a half into Turn 1 and 2 and then I lost another tenth at the last corner. No one to blame but myself. Qualifying has been my weakness for a minute now and I can’t figure it out. I’ll keep trying.” said a disappointed Lewis Hamilton post-qualification. “Probably a little bit of kicking myself over the next couple of hours. Ultimately I’ve got to move forwards. We have a good race car, the team have done an amazing job this weekend,” the Briton added. The only positive words Lewis Hamilton was able to come up with was about the team’s performance and how they deserve better, which led to him addressing that his replacement for next season, Kimi Antonelli might do a better job. “The car has been feeling much better than the last race and the team deserve better. Maybe they’ll get that with Kimi [Antonelli],” said the 39-year-old.  Talking about his chances on Sunday for a Grand Prix victory, the Briton believes there is no hope of that left anymore, but he will try to challenge and fight for a podium finish.  “The chance of fighting for a race win is out the window and tomorrow I’ve got to try and recover as much as I can and see if I can get past the Ferraris and try challenging and get to a podium,” Hamilton explained. After two disappointing qualification sessions at the Dutch and Italian GP, the seven-time world champion will just have to firmly move forward while working on his weaknesses. With eight more races left after the Italian GP, the season is still wide open for the Briton to make an immense comeback. Also Read: “There are no bad feelings, and there is no betrayal” : Toto Wolff on Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari

Botic van de Zandschulp vs Jack Draper Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
Tennis

US Open 2024: Botic van de Zandschulp vs Jack Draper Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction

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US Open 2024: Botic van de Zandschulp vs Jack Draper Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction In the third round of the US Open, Briton star player Jack Draper will play against the Netherlands’s Botic van de Zandschulp. The 22-year-old is currently ranked 25th in the world while the Dutchman is on rank 74th. Fixture – Botic van de Zandschulp vs Jack Draper Venue – USTA Billie Jean King National Centre, New York, USA Time – 12:15 PM Local Time (Approx) US Open 2024: Botic van de Zandschulp vs Jack Draper Preview Jack Draper’s 2024 has been one for the ages, as the Briton has shown what his full potential can really look like. As for his US Open performances, he easily beat Zhang Zhizen as the Chinese opted walkover in the third set, while also beating Argentina’s Facundo Diaz Acosta in straight sets. The Briton is currently at his career best ranking of 25, and with his current form and impressive US Open run up till now, it is only about to go up. Meanwhile, his opponent van de Zandschulp stunned the tennis world after beating fan-favourite and arguably the best tennis player in the world currently, Carlos Alcaraz in just the second round, that too in straight sets. Although the Dutchman has not had the best of years, this headline making victory will surely boost up his confidence going into the third round. US Open 2024: Botic van de Zandschulp vs Jack Draper Head-to-Head This will be the first time both players will be facing each other. US Open 2024: Botic van de Zandschulp vs Jack Draper Prediction With both players high in confidence, it is set out to be an exciting competition between them. While both competitors do not have the best of performances in hard court, Jack Draper will be more favoured over the Dutchman, because of the incredible consistency the Briton has shown throughout the year while also providing two dominant displays in the US Open. Prediction – Jack Draper to win in five sets Also Read: “When I watch him play, I expect certain things to happen” : Mats Wilander backs Carlos Alcaraz on winning at least 10 majors in his career

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