Raonic v. Kohlschreiber - R3 AO 2013

Love Game · 01-18-2013, 04:55 AM

? WHO WILL WIN ?

Men's Singles - 3rd Round

Milos Raonic (CAN)[13] v. Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER)[17]

Show Court 3
Fourth (Last) Match of the Day

Warmaster · 01-18-2013, 04:59 AM

Kohlschreiber in 4. They can both hold serve easily, but the return game of Milos isn't as good.

I hope Raonic can prove me wrong though.

joeri888 · 01-18-2013, 05:06 AM

Hoping for kohli.

Duncan Bell · 01-18-2013, 05:08 AM

Yeah. Not Milos. Still not convinced

Love Game · 01-18-2013, 05:18 AM

I haven't seen much of Milos this year, but Kohli's been playing the best I've ever seen him, got back to the final of auckland after not being there since 2008

Whatever happened to that blonde GF that went everywhere with Kohli until at least six months ago? Maybe he's better off without her, cuz that's when he seemed to start doing better.

the mental game of tennis seems to be eluding Milos this year, so I'll choose Phil in Four ... and definitely Phil if it goes to five

I get teh impression that Raonic's coach is mean to him. The only way Milos could take it is in straights ..... don't think that's gonna happen, tho

ruerooo · 01-18-2013, 08:39 AM

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I get teh impression that Raonic's coach is mean to him.

Interesting. Where are you hearing this? What's he doing to him ...?

Love Game · 01-18-2013, 09:23 AM

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Interesting. Where are you hearing this? What's he doing to him ...?

Was it a little over a year ago that milos told the story how his coach treated him when he threw an on-court tantrum during some clay court tournament? I remember thinking that the "tantrum" was very minimal and that the coach's reaction was a serious OVERreaction and very mean. That's where I got the idea that his coach was mean to him. Then, when you watch the coach, he always seems to me to have an angry, disapproving look on his face. None of this is chapter and verse. It's nothing but my opinion. I have the impression that milos is unhappy, that he's being used as a trained animal to make as many contracts as possible so his agent and coach coach can take a cut of the money he's bringing in, and that milos is in control of very little in his life and that this makes him unhappy. just the way he hasn't fulfilled his potential as steadily as others of his size and ability have . . . just a hunch, nothing more . . .

ruerooo · 01-18-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Love Game

Was it a little over a year ago that milos told the story how his coach treated him when he threw an on-court tantrum during some clay court tournament? I remember thinking that the "tantrum" was very minimal and that the coach's reaction was a serious OVERreaction and very mean. That's where I got the idea that his coach was mean to him. Then, when you watch the coach, he always seems to me to have an angry, disapproving look on his face. None of this is chapter and verse. It's nothing but my opinion. I have the impression that milos is unhappy, that he's being used as a trained animal to make as many contracts as possible so his agent and coach coach can take a cut of the money he's bringing in, and that milos is in control of very little in his life and that this makes him unhappy. just the way he hasn't fulfilled his potential as steadily as others of his size and ability have . . . just a hunch, nothing more . . .

Wow.

I was under the impression he was happy, training in Spain. I thought once he'd transferred his citizenship and started getting Canadian training support that he was feeling much better. (Plus his Tweets always seem cheery.)

I missed this whole thing.

Love Game · 01-18-2013, 05:16 PM

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Wow.

I was under the impression he was happy, training in Spain. I thought once he'd transferred his citizenship and started getting Canadian training support that he was feeling much better. (Plus his Tweets always seem cheery.)

I missed this whole thing.

of course you missed it ..... it's in my head!

..... As I wrote, "I get the impression that Raonic's coach is mean to him."

That's just my impression. Armchair psychology and all that. Just cuz someone acts happy doesn't mean they are. Maybe they are. Maybe theyre not. Sometimes they don't even know it themselves. Remember Marilyn Van Derbur? She acted happy enough to be chosen Miss America. If they had had twitter in her day, she would have been tweeting happy positivity too ... it's part of the franchise. I don't imagine that milos is being subjected to physical abuse, not at all. I just interpreted his coach's behavior as abusive. It was my interpretation of what I heard. If I had a child playing tennis, I would not allow that man to coach my child. that's all!

Nostradamus · 01-18-2013, 05:20 AM

this should be interesting because Kohle returns serve incredibly well. if you neutralize Milos serve then he becomes kind of mad and goes wild.

Big_Dangerous · 01-18-2013, 10:09 AM

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this should be interesting because Kohle returns serve incredibly well. if you neutralize Milos serve then he becomes kind of mad and goes wild.

Yeah and didn't Kohly take out Isner @ the US Open last year? So he really knows how to play against big guys that have big serves. This one should be a dandy. I had Kohly pulling the upset in my bracket, so we'll see if it happens. He's certainly playing some really good ball lately.

tacou · 01-18-2013, 05:26 AM

Haven't seen either this week or Milos at all this year, but Philly played well in Auckland.

Kohl is the type of guy who could beat himself easily, but if he plays well he's got an all court game that can give the big guy a lot of trouble.

I will only say that I hope this goes an epic 5 sets.

West Coast Ace · 01-18-2013, 08:07 AM

Could be a great match. PK is another of the late bloomers (Seppi, Melzer) and seems to have found his way and with some nice wins (Nadal in Halle) now appears willing to fight and not capitulate. But still have to go with Raonic given the surface and conditions - in 4.

Gonzo_style · 01-18-2013, 09:05 AM

Raonic in 4

GhostDog · 01-18-2013, 09:21 AM

Damn, I was hoping this was an early match. I'll try get to get up early to watch this one. I like Raonic in 4 or 5, though I won't be surprised of Kohly wins.

Geology_Rocks! · 01-18-2013, 10:17 AM

German in 4 I think.

Cheetah · 01-18-2013, 10:19 AM

Kohlschreiber.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6YiMHI4NBg

tudwell · 01-18-2013, 10:32 AM

I like both these guys, so I'm happy whoever wins. I think Raonic will take it but wouldn't be surprised with a Kohlschreiber win.

always_crosscourt · 01-18-2013, 10:59 AM

Hoping Kohlschreiber.

Serve-bots are the bane of tennis.

forzamilan90 · 01-18-2013, 11:21 AM

Hmmm court 3? Isn't thAt one of the faster ones. Raonic...

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01-18-2013, 04:55 AM	#1
Love Game Talk Tennis Guru Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: People's Republik of Kalifornia Posts: 26,178	Raonic v. Kohlschreiber - R3 AO 2013 ? WHO WILL WIN ? Men's Singles - 3rd Round Milos Raonic (CAN)[13] v. Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER)[17] Show Court 3 Fourth (Last) Match of the Day __________________ "The legal subordination of one sex to another — is wrong in itself, and now one of the chief hindrances to human improvement." John Stuart Mill 1869 Last edited by Love Game : 01-18-2013 at 05:29 AM. Reason: add H2H

01-18-2013, 04:59 AM	#2
Warmaster Professional Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,468	Kohlschreiber in 4. They can both hold serve easily, but the return game of Milos isn't as good. I hope Raonic can prove me wrong though. __________________ "We get 20 seconds, Nadal gets 45!" - X-Man

01-18-2013, 05:18 AM	#5
Love Game Talk Tennis Guru Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: People's Republik of Kalifornia Posts: 26,178	I haven't seen much of Milos this year, but Kohli's been playing the best I've ever seen him, got back to the final of auckland after not being there since 2008 Whatever happened to that blonde GF that went everywhere with Kohli until at least six months ago? Maybe he's better off without her, cuz that's when he seemed to start doing better. the mental game of tennis seems to be eluding Milos this year, so I'll choose Phil in Four ... and definitely Phil if it goes to five I get teh impression that Raonic's coach is mean to him. The only way Milos could take it is in straights ..... don't think that's gonna happen, tho __________________ "The legal subordination of one sex to another — is wrong in itself, and now one of the chief hindrances to human improvement." John Stuart Mill 1869

01-18-2013, 05:20 AM	#10
Nostradamus Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: In the future Posts: 4,173	this should be interesting because Kohle returns serve incredibly well. if you neutralize Milos serve then he becomes kind of mad and goes wild. __________________ Babolat Pure drive 2012, 55 lbs, Kirschbaum Proline X / X-1 biphase. Nalbandian backhand and Nadal forehand.