Raonic - Cilic 1st R Valencia

Marius_Hancu · 10-29-2011, 04:57 AM

Raonic - Cilic 1st R Valencia
Draw
http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2011/573/mds.pdf

For a match with Dolgopolov/Grannolers, in Monfils' quarter.

Cilic is a bit higher than Raonic, but he's still not able to have a breakthrough, being very much up and down. He would dearly like to beat this newcomer challenging his own place on the rungs. LATEST: Cilic's in the final of St. Petersburg, after beating Youzhny, thus in great shape.

Raonic is coming back strongly after surgery, with a SF in his last time out, barely losing to Monfils and having been 1 break up in both sets on Ferrer.

Both have some issues with the movement.

I'm going to predict the better returner on the 2nd serve will take it.

Who's gonna take it?

stringertom · 10-30-2011, 05:52 AM

Isn't this a potential 2nd rounder...Granollers comes first for Cilic, while Raonic faces Chela???

If they make it, I'm in Raonic's corner. Fresher legs will help.

I stand corrected...I didn't pull your link until going back to the mobile ATP website for OOP only to find Chela/Andujar is later today. The mobile site is full of errors, including the above mess. Sorry!

pound cat · 10-30-2011, 10:11 AM

Another Canadian, Vasek Posposil is also at Valencia 2nd up centre court Oct 31 v. Ramos

rofl_copter3 · 10-30-2011, 11:25 AM

Cilic is coming in playing well, and he'll just be too much for Raonic to handle...

Marius_Hancu · 10-30-2011, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pound cat

Another Canadian, Vasek Posposil is also at Valencia 2nd up centre court Oct 31 v. Ramos

You mean vs. John Isner !!

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2011/573/op.pdf

Totally different kettle of fish.

Congratulations to him for qualifying.

pound cat · 10-30-2011, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marius_Hancu

You mean vs. John Isner !!

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2011/573/op.pdf

Totally different kettle of fish.

Congratulations to him for qualifying.

Early this am the sched read as I posted, unless it was the schedule from the qually 3rd round???

Regardless i would rather see him v. Ramos . Nope that's not it either...I have no idea where that 1st sched came from.

Marius_Hancu · 10-30-2011, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pound cat

Early this am the sched read as I posted, unless it was the schedule from the qually 3rd round???

They were not even in the same branch of the Q draw

pound cat · 10-31-2011, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marius_Hancu

They were not even in the same branch of the Q draw

Maybe the posted a last years schedule?

It's a Velencia mystery

Marius_Hancu · 10-31-2011, 09:15 AM

The match is NOT on Tue.
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Scores/Schedule.aspx

I guess Cilic asked for a respite for Wed. after St. Peter.

PSNELKE · 10-31-2011, 09:26 AM

All serve machine in 2.

Cilic is the champ when it comes to mug a match out after reaching the finals or winning a tournament in the previous week.
Can´t see Cilic win this even if Raonic played with his left hand.

Marius_Hancu · 10-31-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marius_Hancu

You mean vs. John Isner !!

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2011/573/op.pdf

Congratulations to him for qualifying.

Amazing performance by Pospisil (CAN), a Q, to beat Isner in one of his first higher-level ATP tournaments:

Fin. V. Pospisil 6 3 7
J. Isner 3 6 6

11-9 in the tiebreaker!!
P was
84% first serve (86% Isner)

He's 6 out of 7 matches in the last 2 tournaments.

Not shown on broadcast.

The reward? He plays Ferrer (1) in the 2nd round.
Just great.

fundrazer · 10-31-2011, 01:26 PM

Oh poo, two younger players I really like. I think Cilic will win, he's been able to handle big servers before. Will definitely be tougher after a hard week edging out and Tipsy for a title. I'll go with Marin in 3, but I don't mind if Raonic wins.

vernonbc · 10-31-2011, 04:01 PM

Great match for Vasek! So happy for him. I said in another thread that it was about this time last year that Milos started his breakout. Maybe it's Vasek's turn this year. He's already jumped up 15 points in the rankings and a couple more wins like this could get him to the top 100. Vamos Vasek!!!!

Marius_Hancu · 11-01-2011, 11:12 AM

Both Canadians on Center court, thus both on
streams, it seems:

http://www.valenciaopen500.com/arxius/cuadro_011106.pdf

vernonbc · 11-02-2011, 01:14 AM

LSH has both matches listed. Wonder if Sportsnet will be streaming or carrying them.

Marius_Hancu · 11-02-2011, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vernonbc

LSH has both matches listed. Wonder if Sportsnet will be streaming or carrying them.

only fromsport works for the time being (Spanish)

Beacon Hill · 11-02-2011, 04:30 AM

Stream anyone?

Marius_Hancu · 11-02-2011, 04:46 AM

yes
livescorehunter.com
fromsport.com
both in Spanish

pound cat · 11-02-2011, 04:50 AM

http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-2/12/34/v-323512.html

Marius_Hancu · 11-02-2011, 04:58 AM

Cilic plays better on all shots for the time being, but esp 2nd serve returns.
It's gonna be tough to recover from break down again.

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10-29-2011, 04:57 AM	#1
Marius_Hancu G.O.A.T. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 15,002	Raonic - Cilic 1st R Valencia Raonic - Cilic 1st R Valencia Draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2011/573/mds.pdf For a match with Dolgopolov/Grannolers, in Monfils' quarter. Cilic is a bit higher than Raonic, but he's still not able to have a breakthrough, being very much up and down. He would dearly like to beat this newcomer challenging his own place on the rungs. LATEST: Cilic's in the final of St. Petersburg, after beating Youzhny, thus in great shape. Raonic is coming back strongly after surgery, with a SF in his last time out, barely losing to Monfils and having been 1 break up in both sets on Ferrer. Both have some issues with the movement. I'm going to predict the better returner on the 2nd serve will take it. Who's gonna take it? __________________ Great fitness sites http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=15571 "Simon and Hiroko": My Novels on Amazon Last edited by Marius_Hancu : 10-29-2011 at 05:22 AM.

10-30-2011, 05:52 AM	#2
stringertom Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4,959	Isn't this a potential 2nd rounder...Granollers comes first for Cilic, while Raonic faces Chela??? If they make it, I'm in Raonic's corner. Fresher legs will help. I stand corrected...I didn't pull your link until going back to the mobile ATP website for OOP only to find Chela/Andujar is later today. The mobile site is full of errors, including the above mess. Sorry! __________________ "I am easily satisfied by the very best." Sir Winston Churchill; ALLEZ ROGI! Last edited by stringertom : 10-30-2011 at 06:01 AM.

10-31-2011, 09:15 AM	#9
Marius_Hancu G.O.A.T. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 15,002	The match is NOT on Tue. http://www.atpworldtour.com/Scores/Schedule.aspx I guess Cilic asked for a respite for Wed. after St. Peter. __________________ Great fitness sites http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=15571 "Simon and Hiroko": My Novels on Amazon

10-31-2011, 01:26 PM	#12
fundrazer Professional Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,389	Oh poo, two younger players I really like. I think Cilic will win, he's been able to handle big servers before. Will definitely be tougher after a hard week edging out and Tipsy for a title. I'll go with Marin in 3, but I don't mind if Raonic wins. __________________ Advanced Forehand Racquet Wizard Masterclass