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    The sporting week in quotes: Harbhajan stuns CSK in IPL, Djokovic defaults, Gasly’s ‘crazy’ F1 win

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    The sporting week in quotes: Harbhajan stuns CSK in IPL, Djokovic defaults, Gasly’s ‘crazy’ F1 win

    Harbhajan, Djokovic and Gasly: Who said what in sport this weekend


    Published:  September 07, 2020 14:00 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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    “I will not be playing IPL this year due to personal reasons.These are difficult times and I would expect some privacy as I spend time with my family. CSK management has been extremely supportive and I wish them a great IPL.” - Chennai Super Kings' Harbhajan Singh after taking the decision not to compete in this year’s Indian Premier League in the UAE. Image Credit: AFP
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    Novak Djokovic checks a line judge after inadvertently hitting her with a ball in reaction to losing a point to Pablo Carreno Busta during the fourth round of the US Open
    “When I heard that the line judge was on the floor I was in shock. I never expected this moment when playing Novak. I think it was bad luck.” - Pablo Carreno Busta on the sensational moment that Novak Djokovic was defaulted from the US Open for accidentally hitting a line judge with the ball during their last 16 tie. Image Credit: AP
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    Pierre Gasly celebrates victory at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
    “It was such a crazy race. I have been through so much in the space of 18 months, to get my first win in Formula 1 I am struggling for words.” - Shock Italian Grand Prix winner Pierre Gasly after his maiden F1 triumph and first by a French driver for 24 years. Image Credit: AP
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    “It’s definitely weird because she could play her first round of singles and first round of doubles, and now suddenly she’s kicked out. It’s brutal.” - French tennis player Alize Cornet on the US Open’s controversial decision to force compatriot Kristina Mladenovic to withdraw from the tournament as she been in close contact with Benoit Paire, who tested positive for COVID-19 last weekend. Image Credit: REUTERS
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     France's Thibaut Pinot lost time during the 8th stage of the Tour De France
    “I have failed so many times. This might be a turning point in my career.” - Great French hope Thibaut Pinot after losing 15 minutes on stage eight of the Tour de France. Image Credit: AFP
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    Charles Leclerc congratulates Italian Grand Prix winner Pierre Gasly
    “It hurts even more once it’s at home.” - Charles Leclerc after Ferrari suffered their worst qualifying performance in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza in 36 years. In the race on Sunday, Leclerc survived a huge accident. Image Credit: AP
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    UAE Team Emirates' Tadej Pogacar created history by becoming the youngest rider in 21st century to win Tour stage in the gruelling Tour de France.
    “Ten seconds bonus for the stage win in the sprint is great but I don’t know what happened in it.” - UAE Team Emirates' Tadej Pogacar after winning the Tour de France’s ninth stage on Sunday. Image Credit: AP
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    Lionel Messi during the 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich
    “I think clubs are above every player. Barcelona was founded in 1899 and is one of the best in the world, it has won titles forever. Clearly there has been a wonderful relationship. Leo has made Barca grow exponentially but I would have liked it a lot more if an agreement had been reached.” - Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique on the Lionel Messi saga. Image Credit: AP
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    Kylian Mbappe scored for France
    “It was a good back-to-school game.” - France coach Didier Deschamps after the 1-0 win over Sweden in the Nations League. Image Credit: AFP

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