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Vasseur slams rumours Ferrari F1 boss condemns disrespectful and damaging gossips

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Bavuma set for ‘defining moment’ SOUTH AFRICA batting chief Ashwell Prince said captain Temba Bavuma was approaching a “defining moment” in his career after the batter’s gutsy innings on Friday helped take the Proteas to the brink of World Test Championship final glory against Australia at Lord’s. Aiden Markram led the way with an unbeaten century but the opener received superb support from the hob bling Bavuma, 65 not out despite suffer ing a hamstring strain early in his innings. Their unbroken stand of 143 guided South Africa to 213-2 against Australia at the close of Friday’s third day, with the Proteas now needing just 69 more runs to reach a victory target of 282. “It was a big call because of how it could affect Temba’s stroke-play and Aiden’s rhythm, but both were adamant that he must continue,” said Prince of the decision to let Bavuma bat on rather than retire hurt. Bavuma has faced more than the usual amount of scrutiny after his 2014 debut meant he become the first black African batsman to represent the Proteas in Test cricket. “Temba has had to fight throughout his career but this could be his defining moment.” Raducanu not satisfied EMMA RADUCANU said she was not too pleased with the level she displayed in her 6-2, 6-4 defeat to Zheng Qinwen at the Queen’s Club Championships on Friday, but the Briton dismissed any fears of a serious back injury. In an entertaining battle, Raducanu had a few bright moments and secured a double break to go 3-0 up in the sec ond set after taking a medical timeout for a back issue, but she was eventually overpowered by the Chinese world No. 5. “I’ve played five matches in a pretty short amount of time. I’m probably feel ing that, so I need to let the back rest and see how it goes from there,” Raducanu, who also competed in the doubles alongside Katie Boulter, told the BBC after her defeat in London. “I’m not overly concerned that (the back issue) is something serious, but I know it’s something that’s very annoying and needs proper and careful manage ment. “I’ve improved a lot and done a lot of good work behind the scenes, but there’s a lot to go to get to the next level. They are stronger than me and have had more time training – I need to do the same. I need to raise my level.” Rybakina out of Queen’s FORMER Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina was dumped out of the Queen’s Club Championships on Friday by qualifier Tatjana Maria, who will face Australian Open champion Madison Keys in the semifinals. German mother of two Maria shocked Kazah fourth seed Rybakina, keeping her composure after failing to serve out the match to complete a 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) win. The German, who reached the Wimbledon semifinals in 2022, was forced to qualify for the grasscourt tour nament in London. “It means so much to me,” she said. “It’s like a perfect example to never give up and to always keep going, doesn’t matter what. She added: “I’m super, super proud to be here in the semifinal and I hope in a few years you will see my daughter (aged 11) at the same stage here.”

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FERRARI Formula One boss Fred Vasseur slammed media reports in Italy that he said were disrespectful and dis tracting for employees and damaging the team. Speaking a day after seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton defended his boss as the man to lead the team back to the top, Vasseur showed he was hurting as he gave his own personal response. Ferrari are second to McLaren in the constructors’ standings, but 197 points behind, and have not won a Formula One championship since 2008. Some media reports in Italy have suggested Vasseur’s position is at risk, along with other senior employees, and that driver Charles Leclerc could be looking for a move elsewhere. Hamilton’s future has also been questioned. “It’s not about myself, I believe, because this I can manage,” said Vasseur, who started out saying he would have to remain calm. “It’s more about the people of the team. To throw their names like this, I think it’s just disrespectful for them, for the family. “Perhaps it’s to give shit to the team, but in this case, I don’t see the point,” he said of the speculation, a comment that could put him in hot water with the

governing FIA for using bad language. He suggested it might be the only way some reporters existed. “This is probably more the reason, but it’s really hurting the team … when you are fighting for the championship, every single detail makes a difference. From the beginning of the weekend, we are just thinking about this. “If it’s their target to put the team in this situation, they reached their goal, but I think it’s not like this that we’ll be able to win a championship – and at least not with this kind of journalists around us.” The Frenchman said he knew what he was taking on when he became principal in 2023, and could handle it, but it was hard for employees with families to read that their positions might be at risk. He pointed out that Leclerc had a long term contract and repeatedly said that he wanted to stay. “Each single interview from the beginning of the season, he’s telling that he wants to stay with Ferrari, he wants to win with Ferrari, his future is with Ferrari,” said the team boss.

“But every single Monday, we have articles telling that Charles will go next year. At one stage, I don’t know what we have to do.” – Reuters

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