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Casper Ruud doesn’t mince words about Jannik Sinner

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The words of Casper Ruud

Casper Ruud will be Jannik Sinner&#39s opponent in the semifinals of the Nitto ATP Finals 2024. The Norwegian tennis player needed only one set to qualify for the next stage, but the world number six wanted to put the icing on the cake by beating Andrey Rublev in the third and final match of the group stage. Speaking at a press conference, the Oslo native è expressed himself in no uncertain terms ahead of the challenge with the South Tyrolean.

“I think Jannik is clearly favored. He’s the best player in the world all season, he plays at home and he hasn&#39t lost a set yet all week. He’s the tennis player to beat this year and I will try to do my best, even though he seems to have almost forgotten how to lose. He will see if he can find a way to try to bother him. Heò will be ready for the most difficult match of my season” began the Norwegian tennis player.

“I knew I only needed one set to qualify, so at the beginning of the match with Rublev I was a bit nervous. When I got the first set I could breathe a little bit more. I focused on the match and finished as best I could with a good final set” continued the world number six.

“It’s hard to play against the best players in the world, but è it&#39s nice because you feel that you&#39re an underdog and you can play freely and you know that if you don&#39t bring your highest level you&#39ll probably lose&#quot; added the Oslo native.

“Tennis è interesting sometimes. I don&#39t know what I&#39m doing better this week than the last few, maybe the’only thing è the serve, as I&#39m serving really well” concluded Casper Ruud.

The Norwegian and Jannik Sinner have met only twice so far. On both occasions to triumph è it was the South Tyrolean without conceding a single set to his opponent. The last precedent between the two dates back to the quarterfinals of the Vienna tournament in 2021, where the Italian won over the Oslo native with a score of 7-5 6-1.

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Jake Paul apologizes to fans, “I didn’t mean to hurt them too much”

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Iron Mike has let it be known that he will not be returning to the ring

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It è was not an exciting match. Jake Paul è took home the victory on points. Mike Tyson finished the eight rounds (of two minutes apiece) on his feet, albeit much tried. In fact, the former youtuber let it be known that he chose not to rage against the 58-year-old Iron Mike after realizing how much he was struggling.

“I’m sorry I didn’t knock him out, guys. I&#39m really sorry. After seeing him a little tired, I didn&#39t want to hurt him too much. There’s been a point where all my aggressiveness, the ‘I knock him out and show him who I am’, è went away, especially when I wasn&#39t getting hit much anymore. I love Mike”, his words in the BS with Jake Paul podcast.

In short, Jake Paul has reportedly decided to “spare” Mike Tyson who, for his part, has already made it known that he has no intention of returning to the ring (at first he had let it be known that he might continue again). At 58, Iron Mike has realized that è the time has come not to risk any further-

What about Jake Paul? There are rumors of a new big match. The former youtuber may challenge Canelo Alvarez, 34-year-old Mexican boxer who has won everything there is to win in several categories. He is regarded as one of the strongest boxers of all time. Canelo has already made it known that he is not interested in a match with Jake Paul. Final answer?

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Jannik Sinner ready to double for Davis Cup

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The quarterfinals against Argentina kicked off Thursday

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Not even time to fully enjoy the big win at the ATP Finals, in front of his audience, and for Jannik Sinner è already time to get back on the court. Starting Thursday, the Davis Cup quarterfinals begin with Italy engaged against tough Argentina. A challenge that is anything but easy for the Azzurri.

However, being able to count on the world number 1 è a major advantage for the team led by captain Filippo Volandri. The mere presence of Jannik Sinner makes life more complicated for any opponent. Precisely for this reason, Filippo Volandri would be considering a double commitment for the world number 1.

The idea would be to involve him in doubles as well, so as to make Italy even more fearsome. Despite a grueling season, Jannik Sinner reiterated how much he cares about playing the Davis Cup and doing everything to repeat his recent success, which has already entered the history of Italian tennis.

So should Filippo Volandri ask him, è more than likely the world number 1, fresh winner of the ATP Finals in Turin, will make himself available. “Whoever takes the court will do so for all his teammates and for the whole group”, the words of Filippo Volandri, who is called upon to make a not easy decision. Jannik Sinner in singles and doubles?

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Nations League, tough opponent in the quarters for Luciano Spalletti

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The draw è scheduled for Friday;

Due to one goal, Italy lost the first place in the Nations League group and, as a result, in the quarterfinals, it will not have a soft draw. The national team will be forced to take on a tough opponent. Specifically, Italy will face one among Germany, Portugal and Spain.

Spalletti, in the post-match, did not è appear worried by this new scenario: “In the end, you have to face them…”, he explained, trying to instill confidence in a group that, before the San Siro defeat to France, did very well.

Friday will see the draw. Italy will play, in March, the first match valid for the quarterfinals at home while the return match will be away. All three possible opponents have shown that they are on a roll. In short, it wonà t be an easy double challenge.

Also, on December 13 in Zurich there will be the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Whoever comes out in the Nations League quarterfinals will most likely be placed in a five-team group. Going to the Nations League Final Four, on the other hand, would bring significant advantages: group of four in view of qualifying for the World Cup and possible repechage to the March 2006 play-off if the qualifiers go wrong.

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