Rainer Schuettler Retires

hoosierbr · 10-11-2012, 02:43 PM

Major props to Rainer. Always a tough out and hung around until the end of his career. Good example for younger and recreational players that even with less talent and smaller stature you can still compete with the top guns.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Ten...r-Retires.aspx

Mustard · 10-11-2012, 02:49 PM

He had some good runs in majors, with the 2003 Australian Open and 2008 Wimbledon. He had a very good 2003, with nice wins over Roddick at the Australian Open and the Masters Cup in Houston. He also reached the 2004 Monte Carlo final, but got demolished in 3 straight sets by Coria. I also remember an epic tiebreak he had with Clement in their 2008 Wimbledon quarter final match, where Schuettler led 6-0, Clement got it back to 6-6, before Schuettler won it 8-6.

Despite spending much of his career as a journeyman type player, he was pretty good to watch. I hope he has a good retirement.

roundiesee · 10-11-2012, 03:00 PM

Will always remember that 2003 Australian Open run; perhaps he might have won if he had not met Agassi, who at that time was just playing so well on rebound ace. Thanks for the memories Rainer!

kishnabe · 10-11-2012, 03:22 PM

Will always remember him for ruining Nalbandian and Roddick run to the 2003 Aussie final.

dominikk1985 · 10-12-2012, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustard

He had some good runs in majors, with the 2003 Australian Open and 2008 Wimbledon. He had a very good 2003, with nice wins over Roddick at the Australian Open and the Masters Cup in Houston. He also reached the 2004 Monte Carlo final, but got demolished in 3 straight sets by Coria. I also remember an epic tiebreak he had with Clement in their 2008 Wimbledon quarter final match, where Schuettler led 6-0, Clement got it back to 6-6, before Schuettler won it 8-6.

Despite spending much of his career as a journeyman type player, he was pretty good to watch. I hope he has a good retirement.

he has a tennis academy together with alex Waske now

RAFA2005RG · 10-12-2012, 01:55 AM

Better late than never.

10-11-2012, 02:43 PM	#1
hoosierbr Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,831	Rainer Schuettler Retires Major props to Rainer. Always a tough out and hung around until the end of his career. Good example for younger and recreational players that even with less talent and smaller stature you can still compete with the top guns. http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Ten...r-Retires.aspx __________________ twitter.com/ramjamvan

10-11-2012, 02:49 PM	#2
Mustard G.O.A.T. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 18,471	He had some good runs in majors, with the 2003 Australian Open and 2008 Wimbledon. He had a very good 2003, with nice wins over Roddick at the Australian Open and the Masters Cup in Houston. He also reached the 2004 Monte Carlo final, but got demolished in 3 straight sets by Coria. I also remember an epic tiebreak he had with Clement in their 2008 Wimbledon quarter final match, where Schuettler led 6-0, Clement got it back to 6-6, before Schuettler won it 8-6. Despite spending much of his career as a journeyman type player, he was pretty good to watch. I hope he has a good retirement. Last edited by Mustard : 10-11-2012 at 02:52 PM.

10-11-2012, 03:22 PM	#4
kishnabe G.O.A.T. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 14,312	Will always remember him for ruining Nalbandian and Roddick run to the 2003 Aussie final. __________________ Why fight over who is G.O.A.T., when the world is just an abstract of reality~ http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/525347

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10-12-2012, 01:55 AM	#6
RAFA2005RG Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,277	Better late than never.