2014 Citi Open - General Discussion Thread

[Sid_Vicious]

Go high on Raonic. He is a huge favorite. I saw him live and he was clutch on all big points.

The analysts have already made up their minds on Milos. He has played fantastic matches and he has made several improvements to his game.

He is easily able to bend down and handle spin. He is really on the attacking on the return games. I expect a straight set victory tomorrow.

How awesome was Raonic's serve live?

 

[tennisaddict]

How awesome was Raonic's serve live?

Raonic serve is effortless. Wonderful service motion. Has had hardly any break points the whole tournament. The moment he is 15-30, you expect an ace or a service out wide. It is really difficult to get a break.

I was more taken back by his improved ground game. Still not enough to beat top 4, but if he gets a top 4 on one of their slightly off days, expect him to cause an upset.

He seemed very determined to get to the next level and kept saying he has too much expectations of himself. Also their camp seems to be very strong and supportive with Ljubicic and Piatti.

Fans/Kids loved him. When asked to pose, he would instead take their cameras and shoot a group picture.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Go high on Raonic. He is a huge favorite. I saw him live and he was clutch on all big points.

The analysts have already made up their minds on Milos. He has played fantastic matches and he has made several improvements to his game.

He is easily able to bend down and handle spin. He is really on the attacking on the return games. I expect a straight set victory tomorrow.

thanks Down the line and tennisaddict, I might reduce my stake but will probably bet on Raonic indeed.

 

[Richie Rich]

that happened fast. i turned off the tv at end of second set figuring i'd find out in the morning. if pospisil wins don't see him beating tricky dicky later in the evening

with my fantastic ability to predict match outcomes (example above) I am picking Raonic to win today, if anyone is wagering :mrgreen:

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

 

[Nostradamus]

Is Milos destined to win like 5 wimbledons in the future ?

 

[Nostradamus]

^^I am sure he might or will. but WE will all get BORED and sleepy while watching it

 

[Amelie Mauresmo]

I like both guys but this result showed Vasek needed a better start to the match. To beat Milos you need to be on your game and today he was flat and exhausted.

 

[Down_the_line]

Raonic serve stats at the Citi Open:

Greg Sharko ‏@SharkoTennis 49m
.@milosraonic serving @CitiOpen:
Aces: 83
Srv Games Won: 98% (52 of 53)
Brk Pts Saved: 88% (7 of 8 )
1st Srv Pts Won: 88%
Next: @rogerscupto

 

[Richie Rich]

a lot of points to defend this week for milos......

 

[Rock Strongo]

Raonic serve stats at the Citi Open:

That's freakish.