2017 Australian Open QF MILOS "the Lumberjack" Raonic vs. RAFAEL "the Bull" Nadal

[Fedinkum]

Wow...DAT RETURN...

 

[Red Rick]

Nadal bringing the pain every time he makes a return

 

[The Green Mile]

My word, what a return. Milos holds on with an ace though, and Rafa will serve for the 1st set.

 

[georgemccauley]

Amazing BH return!

 

[Tennis sensation]

Brilliant return from Rafa.

 

[Gytha]

GOAT return there

 

[junior74]

Rafa's 1st serve averages only 7 kph faster than Milosh' 2nd...

Still he wins more points behind his serve - power isn't everything

 

[gn]

Raonic needs to hit more of those signature shots

 

[Defcon]

Once again a cakewalk draw for Rafa but of course his fans will never admit that.

Stan would've eaten him alive.

 

[Tennis sensation]

Raonic holds.

4-5*

 

[georgemccauley]

you are kidding arent you

NO

 

[Dilexson]

Rafa's returning is on fire today.

 

[Tennis sensation]

Nadal to serve for the set.

 

[Tshooter]

Nadal defending tennis against the world's most boring tennis player.

VAMOS.

 

[Incognito]

Rafa can return aggressively if he wants to. Some brilliant retuning in that game.

 

[eliars]

Nadal's already getting a good read on Raonic' serves. You got to wonder if Moya hasn't given Nadal some information on where Raomug usually serves at which points during his service games.

 

[Steve0904]

Nadal's form is looking great.

 

[Service Ace]

RaoMUG cannot hang movement-wise in a rally and doesn't have the power of a Delpo to dictate play. How exactly is he supposed to win this match? Also his returns are pure crapola.

 

[Red Rick]

Rafa's 1st serve averages only 7 kph faster than Milosh' 2nd...

Still he wins more points behind his serve - power isn't everything

Power is everything. Everything that Raonic has

 

[joekapa]

Nadal's already getting a good read on Raonic' serves. You got to wonder how if Moya hasn't given Nadal some information on where Raomug usually serves at which points during his service games.

You can bet on it.

 

[-NN-]

Raonic needs to hope Ralph drops his level, because he won't reach this level.

 

[Tennis sensation]

Raonic net points won: 8/16

 

[ArcspacE]

The Raging Bull is re-peaking it seems

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

Raonic apparently played with high fever last match. Maybe becoming exhausted even faster that he normally does? Anyway, Rafa has to be focused and let him run for his money.

 

[joekapa]

Stupid UE's from Raonic.

 

[Incognito]

Once again a cakewalk draw for Rafa but of course his fans will never admit that.

Stan would've eaten him alive.

Dude create a Nadal bashing thread instead.

You don't seem interested in this match.

 

[The_Order]

Once again a cakewalk draw for Rafa but of course his fans will never admit that.

Stan would've eaten him alive.

Fed draw so tough with Birdsh*t and walkover last night...

 

[Steve0904]

Nadal's already getting a good read on Raonic' serves. You got to wonder how if Moya hasn't given Nadal some information on where Raomug usually serves at which points during his service games.

Good point. Forgot about that tbh. Pretty soon Milos will run through all the ATP coaches.

 

[Tennis sensation]

Set Points Nadal.

 

[ChrisRF]

Raonic needs to hit more of those signature shots

He has signature shots apart from his serve?

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Rafa is cruising.

 

[Rock Strongo]

This match is quite boring but how well is Rafa playing? Get that Fedal hype!

And I'm going to make coffee and do the dishes instead. Or play BioShock. Or something.

 

[The Green Mile]

Rafa takes the 1st set. Good display from him so far.

 

[The_Order]

First set Rafa 6-4! Very important for him. I would be really impressed if Raonic can keep chasing balls and return them with power for another 3-4 sets.

 

[Tennis sensation]

First Set Nadal.

6-4

 

[ACE of Hearts]

All it takes one break against this mug.

 

[eliars]

Impressive set by Nadal. Raonic needs to cut down on the UE if he is to stand a chance.

But how long until Greek Godess Eva gives Nads a time violation?

 

[Red Rick]

Vamos!!!!!!!

If Nadal wins this, he'll look great for a top 4 seed at RG

 

[Incognito]

Great game from Rafa there to win the set.

I hope he doesn't have lapses in concentration now.

 

[gn]

He has signature shots apart from his serve?

That is his signature shot

 

[Gytha]

First set Rafa, Raonic looking like crap out there

 

[-NN-]

I don't think Raonic has that much to offer. He didn't exactly play that well in the AO from what I've seen and Dimitrov clowned him in Brisbane.

 

[Kalin]

Great first set play from Rafa but Raonic is also not showing anything so far. He can't even return a serve properly

 

[joekapa]

If Federer and this Nadal meet in the final, Federer stands NO CHANCE. Bet on that people.

 

[MichaelNadal]

 

[Backspin1183]

Vamos! 2 more sets to go. Do it Rafa.

 

[Tennis sensation]

Nadal has one foot in the SF.

 

[LETitBE]

Raonic can only get better

 

[pnw_hardcourt]

Is Milos even trying to get his ball over the net?? lol wtf

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

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