Apparently, Raonic couldn't even walk before the match

[Gonzalito17]

Remember the old saying "Believe half of what you see and zero percent of what you hear or read."

If Raonic is hurting, why would he give his Davis Cup opposition knowledge of a weakness? Or is he exaggerating the injury to make people and Federer think he was only at 80% or so?

[pvaudio]

Originally Posted by tennis_badger

raonic is unbeatable when he's healthy

Sucks to be chronically ill as a tennis player then.

[wy2sl0]

You guys got it all wrong. First off I want to say I am a fan, and I woke up at 4:30 am EST to watch the match. He has a long way to go to be an elite player, and more than likely never will be - mainly consistency, return game and change of direction.

What I will also say is that Milos did not say he was explicitly injured, the guy asked him how it went the past few days and he said he was getting an MRI on his foot, but the anesthesia he was given allowed it to be a non factor in this match. He also went on to say that when Roger is at his best there is no game plan to beat him, as he is essentially unstoppable.

[SwankPeRFection]

So basically per Nadal terms. "He put foot to sleep."

This loss/excuse **** is getting old from everyone. Win/Lose, whatever... if you can't play, then don't play, but don't make excuses like this afterwards... excuses that you wouldn't have made had you won.

Also, if you're truly injured, you have no business trying to play and possibly win due to some dumb luck only to get your *** handed to you in the next round after that.

[arche3]

Originally Posted by sureshs

Well, I show up for work when I should. I lead my life in such a way that I can perform what is expected from me.

That should be true in any profession. If you are getting injured so early in your career, then it is a problem. Maybe you are not cut out for the sport.

Not true. Ask any real athlete. There is a very fine line between training, competing, and injuries. Most high level athletes are always pushing it to the limit. Injuries are part of their reality. Managing them is part of their main concerns. Sometimes they go too far.

Its easy for you to say it should not happen at all because you have no idea the physical rigour required from your lawn chair.

[veroniquem]

Originally Posted by uncooling

Raonic, the 15th seed from Thornhill, Ont., revealed after the match he wasn't given the green light to play until he was moments away from stepping on to the court.

"I had a tough day today. It wasn't as smooth of a day as I would have liked to have," said Raonic, who ended with 19 aces and 41 unforced errors in less than two hours.

"Until probably 45 minutes to an hour before the match, I wasn't even sure I'd play. I rushed over to get a quick MRI on my foot."

"I was having issues walking. I got the clear to play after that. I just had an anesthesia injection into my foot."

Raonic said he played while numb but managed to soldier on despite being diagnosed with inflammation in the joints.

"It was more how much it weighs on you mentally throughout the day when somebody is saying there might be a stress fracture," he said.

"I was able to actually clear it out of my mind pretty well before the match and just sort of go along with everything and just play as well as I could





So, what we saw from today's match wasn't healthy Raonic! People should stop judging this kid before even reading his post-match interview (well, the transcript is not up, that's probably why people still don't know the story)

At least, he showed up on court and tried his best with his injured foot when he couldn't even walk before the match.
Very comparable to Tipsarevic who would've withdrawn right away.

Man, way to put some perspective on Fed's supposed "perfect" form

[sureshs]

Originally Posted by arche3

Not true. Ask any real athlete. There is a very fine line between training, competing, and injuries. Most high level athletes are always pushing it to the limit. Injuries are part of their reality. Managing them is part of their main concerns. Sometimes they go too far.

Its easy for you to say it should not happen at all because you have no idea the physical rigour required from your lawn chair.

If you do something which injures you, and it is not a worthy cause like being in the military or law enforcement, it is not a good decision. I would say the same thing about climbing Everest too. No need to climb it since you can fly on a helicopter and get down there. But if you insist on doing it, don't complain about injuries. It costs the public lots of money to send those rescue squads out.

[West Coast Ace]

Originally Posted by always_crosscourt

Excuse making

Be nice. His girlfriend died of leukemia last week...

[West Coast Ace]

Originally Posted by uncooling

3. Raonic has put Feder into trouble more than Isner has with his serve (look at the match between Fed and Raonic in Madrid, Halle, and Indian Wells. That's three different surfaces clay, grass, and hard court), so I would say Raonic's serve is more effective especially against top players like Federer.

Great post. EXCEPT for the fact that Isner kicked his @ss on CLAY in the Davis Cup. Raonic, still looking for his 1st win against the Maestro. Fail.

[arche3]

Originally Posted by sureshs

If you do something which injures you, and it is not a worthy cause like being in the military or law enforcement, it is not a good decision. I would say the same thing about climbing Everest too. No need to climb it since you can fly on a helicopter and get down there. But if you insist on doing it, don't complain about injuries. It costs the public lots of money to send those rescue squads out.

Tennis pros do it for money lol.

[Bobby Jr]

I've seen Raonic play many times and his movement didn't look noticeably worse than usual. Either his injury wasn't really all that acute or the drugs worked really well. Either way - he showed up and played, good on him.

[sureshs]

Originally Posted by arche3

Tennis pros do it for money lol.

Have you read any of those free marathon/race publications? Most of the ads are from foot doctors and surgeons and rehab clinics LOL. Why complain about damaged knees after running 26.2 miles for some "worthy" cause or another? Just make a small donation instead, and have Medicare spend less on you in your old age.

[smoledman]

It had no effect on his serve.

[smoledman]

Originally Posted by veroniquem

Man, way to put some perspective on Fed's supposed "perfect" form

Did you see the first point of the match? Raonic hit a bullet down the line, Fed somehow got it back and won the point. That set the tone for the rest of the match.

[BreakPoint]

Originally Posted by Roddick85

It sucks that he was injured, but if he felt he couldn't play at his best, he should of withdrawn. I find it a bit cheap to say these things after he lost the match, kinda like Nadal when he looses, we learn later that he was suffering from this and that and that...blabla, it's like they don't give they're opponents credit, and I find that disrespectful.

Exactly!

And how about the fact that Federer was playing with a back injury? His back was feeling so tight that he put on a compression undershirt under his polo shirt midway through the match to keep his back warm.

[smoledman]

Originally Posted by BreakPoint

Exactly!

And how about the fact that Federer was playing with a back injury? His back was feeling so tight that he put on a compression undershirt under his polo shirt midway through the match to keep his back warm.

He put it on during the Tomic match as well, whenever the temperature gets below 70F. It's precautionary, it doesn't mean he's suffering back pain. In fact looking at his average 1st serve speed I'd say he's just fine.

[sureshs]

Originally Posted by BreakPoint

Exactly!

And how about the fact that Federer was playing with a back injury? His back was feeling so tight that he put on a compression undershirt under his polo shirt midway through the match to keep his back warm.

So the excuse has traveled.

Remember to pull it out when Fed loses to Murray or Djoker, as he surely will.

[smoledman]

Originally Posted by sureshs

So the excuse has traveled.

Remember to pull it out when Fed loses to Murray or Djoker, as he surely will.

Yes it's a severe crime for Fed to lose to Murray or Djoker! What shall be his punishment?

[Agassifan]

Originally Posted by smoledman

It had no effect on his serve.

Or on his davis cup participation next week.

[beast of mallorca]

Originally Posted by BreakPoint

Exactly!

And how about the fact that Federer was playing with a back injury? His back was feeling so tight that he put on a compression undershirt under his polo shirt midway through the match to keep his back warm.

Originally Posted by smoledman

He put it on during the Tomic match as well, whenever the temperature gets below 70F. It's precautionary, it doesn't mean he's suffering back pain. In fact looking at his average 1st serve speed I'd say he's just fine.

The *******s are preparing an excuse just in case he loses to Murray or Djoker. Typical *******. Fed never loses unless he has mono or back pain or being old.......