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Karin Knapp extols Jannik Sinner and celebrates blue women’s tennis
Karin Knapp open-hearted about Jannik Sinner and women’s blue tennis
During an interview given to the microphones of “Supertennis”, former tennis player Karin Knapp, among other topics, è returned to the historic 2024 experienced by Italian tennis. More specifically, the Brunico native wanted to highlight the climb to the top by Jannik Sinner and the exponential growth Italian tennis had in the WTA.
“Jannik è an extraterrestrial and there are no words to describe him. To see that from a small region like’è South Tyrol come out such capable tennis players è is a wonderful feeling, especially because è all the attention è is on winter sports. Even a coach as prepared and appreciated by everyone as Simobe Vagnozzi è been so much with us in Caldaro. Perhaps Jannik è was inspired by our achievements in deciding to pursue a career in tennis rather than skiing” began the former Italian tennis player.
“There’è little to say about women's tennis as well. We have Jasmine who è in the top 10 in the world and together with Sara Errani is showing impressive things in both singles and doubles. Lucia Bronzetti, Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Martina Trevisan should also not be forgotten. In addition, players such as Stefanini and Brancaccio can still have their say, since in tennis today careers have stretched so far that identity cards are no longer an issue. The most important thing è is to keep believing in it, becauseé work always pays” added the Brunico native.
“With Lucia we have a beautiful relationship, we spend many hours together even if my husband Francesco goes on tour. If I can, every now and then, I try to make myself useful with some advice. Bronzetti had a very busy start to the season, but she is playing good tennis. She is a hard worker who is always trying to improve and add something new to her repertoire.
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Good news from the infirmary for Antonio Conte
In the aftermath of the defeat with Como that è cost Napoli the lead in the standings, Antonio Conte can console himself with good news coming from the infirmary. The partenopei coach, in fact, will be able to return to rely on Leonardo Spinazzola and Mathias Olivera, who have fully recovered from their respective physical problems and will be available for the Scudetto challenge with Inter.
It will serveà some more time, however, for David Neres, whose recovery would be expected for the challenge with Milan immediately after the national team break, next March 30. Pasquale Mazzocchi will also be unavailable for the match against the Nerazzurri at the Maradona.
Spinazzola’s recovery could push Conte to reintroduce the 4-3-3, with the former Roma man going to complete the trident composed of Lukaku and Politano. In this case, it would be Raspadori, author of two consecutive goals, who would be at the expense.
“Since the beginning of the championship we have been playing with this pressure, which we have given ourselves thanks to our ranking. We have to manage it as best we can, trying to understand why Como was meaner and hungrier than us. This setback hurts, especially the way it è came. Now we have to lick our wounds, restart and see if we can cope with these high expectations” these are the words of Antonio Conte on the Scudetto race after the knockout with Como.
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Pol Espargarò makes a confession about Marc Marquez
During an interview given to the microphones of “Mundo Deportivo”, the KTM test rider Pol Espargarò, a few days from the official start of the new MotoGp season, he è expressed himself in no uncertain terms about the rainbow fight.
“I root a little bit for my team, my heart tells me Pedro Acosta, but Marc Marquez has staked a lot on this moment. He has worked and suffered for many years to get to this 2025. By a divine mandate I would tell you that I would almost like to see him win. Given the enormous sacrifices he has made I would be very happy if he could win the world title” began the’former Spanish centaur.
“The pre-season è has been spectacular. Seeing the spectacle we will have this year, we believe that Marc Marquez and Ducati will be at a very high level as we expected, but only the first race weekend will allow us to see what their real level is. There are many interesting rookies, the Aprilia with Jorge Martin and Acosta, who has made huge strides with KTM. The same goes for Binder, Bastianini and Viñales” added Pol Espargarò.
Ahead of the first race of the season in Thailand, Marc Marquez will have to watch his back against one less opponent, as reigning champion Jorge Martin will not be able to make his debut with the Aprilia due to a complex fracture of the radius, some carpal bones and an ipsilateral calcaneal fracture of the left hand suffered during a training session, which will force him to undergo surgery.
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Marco Belinelli speaks out on the’retirement hypothesis
During an interview given to “TGR Emilia-Romagna”, Virtus Bologna captain Marco Belinelli, among the various topics discussed, has è spoken bluntly about the recent rumors related to his possible retirement from basketball at the end of the season.
“L’ageè è just a number, the important thing, touching iron, è trying to stay healthy at the physical level. You have to stay positive, have the desire and the fire inside to still be able to prove that you want to play and win. I have not thought about the future yet, but I will make a decision only at the end of the season. Obviously when I retire; I will miss basketball, so I will make peace with it and try to keep myself busy with other things maybe outside of basketball. I want to leave this sport in my own way, that is, trying to finish while I am still an important player” began the Vu Nere basketball player.
“For me Manu will always remain an idol. He gave me a lot of help at the beginning of my NBA experience especially in getting me adjusted to the San Antonio system. I will never forget the title I won with the Spurs and the triumph in the three-point contest. It was something resounding, I had not gotten off to a good start, then I recovered by being able to beat great champions who are still in the NBA” added the’former Philadelphia 76ers.
“I returned to Italy to Virtus in December 2020 and in 2021 we won the scudetto against Milan in an unexpected way. Last year no one believed we could make such a run in the Euroleague until January/February. Of course, things can't always go right. There are injuries, but the important thing is to try to stick together and together. It’s not an easy season for us, but the goal remains to try to win the Scudetto. We have to try to improve daily and see where we can get in the post-season” concluded Marco Belinelli.
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Napoli, Antonio Conte can smile: the infirmary empties ahead of Inter Milan
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