The 9 best matches on Saturday: Russian derby Potapov – Andreeva and the final of the Eurocup England – Spain.
Mikhail Georgiev July 7, 2023, 21:00 Moscow time
What we’re seeing on July 8: Lots of tennis at Wimbledon and big matches in the Volleyball Nations League.
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The time in the material is in Moscow. Program in summary:
🏀 04:00: San Antonio Spurs – Charlotte Hornets, NBA – Summer League, regular games 🎾 1:00 pm*: Anastasia Potapova (Russia) – Mirra Andreeva (Russia), Wimbledon, 3rd round ⚽️ 1:30 pm: CSKA – Dynamo, Exhibition Tournament “Brotherly Cup” 🎾 14:30*: Daniil Medvedev (Russia) – Marton Fucovich (Hungary), Wimbledon, 3rd round 🎾 14:30*: Ekaterina Aleksandrova (Russia) – Dalma Galfi (Hungary), Wimbledon , Round 3 🎾 03:00 PM*: Anna Blinkova (Russia) – Arina Sobolenko (Belarus), Wimbledon, Round 3 🏎 05:00 PM: Formula 1, British Grand Prix, qualifying ⚽️ 05:00 PM: Spartak – Akron , friendly match 🏆 ⚽️ 19: 00: England – Spain, Euro 2023 U21, final
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🏀 4:00 am: San Antonio Spurs – Charlotte Hornets, NBA – Summer League, regular games
Intrigue: the confrontation between Victor Vembanyama and Brandon Miller
The first day of play in the NBA Summer League, a tournament that takes place in sunny Las Vegas. The league decided to please viewers from day one by featuring a battle between bottom pick Victor Webmanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Brandon Miller, second overall draft pick by the Charlotte Hornets. Questions have already arisen for the second in the context of unsuccessful performances in the last two meetings: Miller has a total of 15 personal comments during this period, and in the last game Brandon received more fouls than points. Another Mistake from Michael Jordan’s Leadership?
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Unfortunately, this “Wimbledon” is still suffering greatly from bad weather – matches are regularly stopped and rescheduled. Because of this, the time in this listing is approximate. Stay tuned for updates – about the “Championship”.
🎾 1:00 PM*: Anastasia Potapova (Russia) – Mirra Andreeva (Russia), Wimbledon, 3rd round
*Game schedules are subject to change and will be confirmed
Intrigue: how will the Russian derby end in the capital of England?
Two Russian girls in a full-time duel will play for a ticket to the fourth round. Both athletes will compete to set career best results at Grand Slam tournaments. Previously, Potapova reached the third round in Australia (2021) and Andreeva in France (2023). It should be noted that for 16-year-old Mirra, the next match will be her first derby in the main draws of professional adult tournaments.
Anastasia Potapova
Photo: Julian Finney/Getty Images
⚽️ 13:30: CSKA – Dynamo, Exhibition Tournament “Fraternal Cup”
Intrigue: will all the transfer news affect CSKA players?
CSKA and Dynamo Moscow will compete for the Brothers’ Cup. The first match will take place on Saturday, July 8 at the VEB Arena. And on Sunday, July 9, the second leg will be held at the VTB Arena. CSKA has an excellent opportunity to prepare for the Russian Super Cup by playing with the best club in the RPL. It’s also a great opportunity for Dynamo to see which ideas from new manager Marcel Lichka work and which don’t. Overall, win-win situation for both teams. And a powerful sign for fans looking forward to the imminent start of the RPL season.
CSKA vs Dynamo
Photo: Dmitry Golubovich, Championship
🎾 2:30 p.m.*: Daniil Medvedev (Russia) v Marton Fucovich (Hungary), Wimbledon, 3rd round
*Game schedules are subject to change and will be confirmed
Intrigue: Will Daniil Medvedev continue his confident march through Wimbledon? 27-year-old Daniil Medvedev shows great movement at the start of the English Slam. In the first two matches, the Russian did not lose a single set, having managed to reach the third round without additional energy costs. There, the Hungarian Marton Fucovich awaits him, who won his only match in the “Helmets” against the Russian. Three years ago, Marton was strongest on the clay courts of Paris. Now Daniel must take revenge.
daniel medvedev
Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
🎾 2:30 p.m.*: Ekaterina Alexandrova (Russia) – Dalma Galfi (Hungary), Wimbledon, 3rd round
*Game schedules are subject to change and will be confirmed
Intrigue: will Ekaterina Alexandrova set a personal record in the “Helmets”?
The day before, 28-year-old Ekaterina Aleksandrova became the first tennis player in the Open Era to win a Wimbledon match in three tiebreakers in women’s singles. The Russian tennis player made 91 unforced errors, but still managed to get into the third round of Wimbledon. Ekaterina has already shown her best result in the capital of England, and in case of defeating the world 126 racket from Hungary, she will be able to set a personal record in all TBS, reaching the stage of the fourth round for the first time in her career.
Ekaterina Alexandrova
Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images
🎾 3:00 PM*: Anna Blinkova (Russia) – Arina Sobolenko (Belarus), Wimbledon, 3rd round
*Game schedules are subject to change and will be confirmed
Mystery: Will Anna Blinkova take revenge for her friend’s defeat? In the third round match, 24-year-old Anna Blinkova could theoretically play her friend Varvara Gracheva, with whom the girls are partnered at this Wimbledon. The former Russian came within a game of defeating Arina Sobolenko, who would have led the Frenchwoman to Blinkova. But the Belarusian was able to turn the tide of the match and claimed a decided victory. Now Arina will play with Anna.
Anna Blinkova
Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
🏎 17:00: Qualifying for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix
Intrigue: rain against Verstappen?
High-speed curves of the track “Silverstone” – bad news for competitors, “Red Bull”. With such characteristics of the track, the car of the “bulls” is able to lead its rivals an even greater gap, despite all the latest innovations from Ferrari, Mercedes and Aston. However, this trio does not lose hope: it must be when the “Red Bull” not everything goes according to plan! Perhaps in qualifying on Saturday the rain will intervene in the distribution of places? Weather forecasts don’t give a clear answer, and Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Pérez has recently become a victim of bad weather conditions…
Ferrari chasing Red Bull
Photo: Lars Baron/Getty Images
⚽️ 5:00 p.m.: Spartak – Akron, friendly match
Intrigue: The teams’ first meeting after Akron’s historic Cup victory over Spartak
Spartak continues with the preparations for the RPL season. The team is faced with the task of imposing a fight on Zenit. It is necessary to approach the start of the championship 100% ready. The meeting with Akron is a great opportunity to check the state of the players. Evgeny Kaleshin’s team plays in the First League, but shows modern football. In addition, it was Akron that eliminated Spartak from the last Russian Cup. So the meeting is partly principled in nature. The more interesting the teams will show up.
“Spartacus”
Photo: Dmitry Golubovich, Championship
🏆 ⚽️ 19:00: England vs Spain Final Euro 2023 Under-21
Mystery: Will Spain win the sixth European Championship or will England win it for the first time since 1984?
The main game in July in Europe is the final of the European Youth Championship. One of the main favourites, England and Spain, will play in the decisive match. During the tournament, the teams experienced local problems, but still deservedly finished in the final. It should be noted that England did not concede a single goal in five games, scoring 10. Spain experienced the main problems in the quarterfinals with Switzerland. I had to play extra time, but the Spanish were stronger (2:1). The England team has not won the Under-21 Euro Cup since 1984 (only 2 gold). And the Spanish won in 2019 (5 trophies). If Spain wins the Eurocup for the sixth time, it will become the absolute record holder. Or will England take gold for the first time in 39 years?
england team
Photo: thefa.com
