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| Raonic in 2 |
  
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13 | 72.22% |
| Raonic in 3 |
  
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3 | 16.67% |
| Istomin in 2 |
  
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1 | 5.56% |
| Istomin in 3 |
  
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1 | 5.56% |
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02-19-2012, 10:58 AM
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Raonic vs Istomin
Who will win?
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02-19-2012, 11:51 AM
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I hope Istomin - I have been following him closely all week, fancied him to go far (even had a little bet on him pre tournament!). I think Raonic is a strong favourite and tbh the match is probably more on his racket. But Istomin can play very aggressively and i think he returns serve quite well and can take time away from raonic. I think Istomin is the better player in terms of groundstrokes when you take into account the forehand, backhand, and movement, but very obviously raonic is better serving and is ranked higher. Istomin needs to look after his own serve EVERY time, be aggressive, and go for it on the raonic serve if possible.
Hoping Denis can take his first title - he seems a really nice unassuming guy and is relishing the underdog role!
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02-19-2012, 12:18 PM
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Raonic will serve out istomin in straights!!
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02-19-2012, 12:24 PM
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Hoping Milos can defend his title here.
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02-19-2012, 12:53 PM
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Quote:
6-2 7-6.
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02-19-2012, 01:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
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Whoever finds a good stream that's bigger than the really clear but small screen on Bet354 please post, Thanks.
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02-19-2012, 02:24 PM
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G.O.A.T.
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Anyone watching this? Challenging match for Raonic in progress.
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02-19-2012, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Wales
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150mph serve
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02-19-2012, 02:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bloomington, IN
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Milos is still not at 100% I think he loses
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02-19-2012, 02:30 PM
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I can see another 3 tiebreak final for Raonic tonight, Istomin is playing well.
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02-19-2012, 02:55 PM
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Another tiebreak for Milos!
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02-19-2012, 02:57 PM
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G.O.A.T.
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Raonic brings his abilities to the end of the match and makes his opponent crumble
He's a really great player. |
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02-19-2012, 03:13 PM
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G.O.A.T.
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Break set 2 3-1
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02-19-2012, 03:16 PM
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G.O.A.T.
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now 4-1...
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02-19-2012, 03:17 PM
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G.O.A.T.
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I always wondered why people loved to watch Sampras because I found him boring to watch. Now I know. Raonic is just like Pete. And I don't find him boring to watch at all.
5-2 Last edited by pound cat : 02-19-2012 at 03:23 PM. |
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02-19-2012, 03:22 PM
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5-2 for Raonic, looks like another tourney. His 3rd?
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02-19-2012, 03:23 PM
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he is actually unplayable. i would like to see roger play him indoors right now
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02-19-2012, 03:23 PM
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Raonic ready to finish off Istomin. Not much Istomin has left in his bag of tricks.
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02-19-2012, 03:27 PM
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Another bottle of syrup for Meelosh
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02-19-2012, 03:30 PM
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What really impresses me about Mee-lowsh right now is how composed he looks, like he's always playing within himself. Add to that the fact that he's more consistent with his groundies and his returns.
Can't wait to see him get some scalps in Indian Wells.
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