Novak Djokovic locks horns with F1 icon as plans for after US Open confirmed
Novak Djokovic will cross paths with athletes from the world of Formula One and soccer in a particular occasion after the US Open. The Serb is at the moment aiming to win his third Grand Slam of the yr in New York, having reached the semi-finals after beating Taylor Fritz within the final eight on Tuesday.
Djokovic’s sole focus over the following few days will probably be on claiming the highest prize at Flushing Meadows forward of Carlos Alcaraz, who has emerged because the 36-year-old’s fundamental rival since profitable Wimbledon earlier this yr. However, an thrilling new problem will await him after the US Open within the type of a celeb golf event forward of the Ryder Cup.
A number of well-known faces will participate within the Ryder Cup all-star match earlier than Europe face the USA within the forty fourth version of the distinguished occasion. Djokovic will probably be placing his expertise to the take a look at alongside a number of different well-known sporting figures, together with Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz and former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko.
Five-time Champions League winner Gareth Bale may even be concerned within the match, with the Welshman having made no secret of his ardour for golf over time. The occasion will happen on the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome shortly earlier than the Ryder Cup will get underway on the identical venue.
Ten celebrities have been cut up into two groups of 5, with both sides captained by golf legends Colin Montgomerie and Corey Pavin. Djokovic will probably be on Team Monty alongside Bale, Dude Perfect star Garrett Hilbert, skilled surfer Leonardo Fioravanti and golfer Kipp Popert, who beforehand topped the world rankings for gamers with disabilities.
“I can’t wait to tee it up in Rome and experience the incredible atmosphere of a Ryder Cup, which has become legendary,” mentioned Djokovic. “The course looks like a fantastic test of golf and my playing partner Kipp, a seasoned pro, has won a lot on the G4D Tour recently so I’m confident we can get a point for the team. It’s going to be a great spectacle for the fans.”
Bale can also be excited by the prospect of teaming up with Djokovic for the occasion, which is scheduled to happen two days earlier than the Ryder Cup tees off on September 27.
“The Ryder Cup is a special event,” mentioned the previous Real Madrid winger. “Having experienced the incredible atmosphere at Europe’s win in 2010, I can’t wait to experience some of that magic again in Rome in a few weeks’ time.
“The All-Star Match, below the captaincy of Colin Montgomerie, will probably be an incredible expertise and I’m actually wanting ahead to teeing it up with some nice folks. It’s certain to be a high occasion and one the followers will actually get pleasure from.”