Paris 2014 semifinals: Milos Raonic vs Tomas Berdych

[mike danny]

First of all huge congratulations to Milos for his first win over Roger Federer. He was by far the better player.

But let's see if this was only an upset or the win will give Raonic a major confidene boost to reach his second masters 1000 final.

As far as I know Raonic leads the H2H with Berdych (2-1?), but Tomas has won their previous Paris meeting.

Can Raonic beat 2 consecutive Paris champions? He defeated Federer, the 2011 champion. Can he also defeat Berdych, the 2005 champion?

 

[FedererDropShot]

Well Anderson gave Berdych problems...

Going with Berdych in 3.

 

[SQA333]

Good God the last thing we want is another Djokovic Berdych final..

 

[Gonzo_style]

Federer in 2

 

[junior74]

Raonic in 2.

 

[Chico]

Good God the last thing we want is another Djokovic Berdych final..

That would be swell

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

That would be swell

come on chico... it's so quick you don't even have the time to enjoy it !

 

[tennisfan3024]

raonic based on yesterday performances

 

[torpantennis]

Raonic in 2: 7-6, 6-4

 

[chjtennis]

2 players with scary power. Berdych is more accomplished all round, but Raonic has the momentum. I expect Raonic to overpower Berdych in 3 sets.

 

[Rozroz]

just reading these two names together.. zzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[cc0509]

Raonic in three.

 

[cc0509]

Good God the last thing we want is another Djokovic Berdych final..

Yes, anything but that final. Gosh, that would be awful.

 

[mike danny]

Yes, anything but that final. Gosh, that would be awful.

Agree. Raonic would make it closer than Berdych would IMO

 

[cc0509]

Agree. Raonic would make it closer than Berdych would IMO

Yes, Raonic has been a tough match-up for Djokovic in the past.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Yes, Raonic has been a tough match-up for Djokovic in the past.

The first set of that Rome match was really fun to watch. Raonic was just bullying Djokovic.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Massive patience from Raonic, wins a 25 shot rally to break serve.

 

[La Grande]

Court is agonizingly slow

 

[torpantennis]

Court is agonizingly slow

That long rally proved it.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Court is agonizingly slow

No, the court is the same as it's always been. You're just saying this because you hate Djokovic:twisted:

 

[torpantennis]

No, the court is the same as it's always been. You're just saying this because you hate Djokovic:twisted:

Djokovic himself said that the court is slow.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Djokovic himself said that the court is slow.

I forgot: Chico mode off.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Raonic has started Krajiceking on that backhand passing shot, which means that it'll probably disappear after Paris.

 

[torpantennis]

Raonic has started Krajiceking on that backhand passing shot, which means that it'll probably disappear after Paris.

This is slow court, Raonic weakness in movement is not highlighted as much...

 

[Terenigma]

Come on Milos!!

 

[mike danny]

Milos has taken the first set 6-3.

So the guy can break people after all

 

[Terenigma]

Berdych's got the right idea, he keeps playing it DTL when Raonic is out wide instead of cross court. Sometimes its an awkward shot to pull off and he makes a couple of errors but its the right play. Milos needs to be aware of that and change it up

 

[Terenigma]

Berdych gets the break in the second. 2-0

 

[torpantennis]

Berdych's got the right idea, he keeps playing it DTL when Raonic is out wide instead of cross court. Sometimes its an awkward shot to pull off and he makes a couple of errors but its the right play. Milos needs to be aware of that and change it up

Yeah, Federer should have done the same. Raonic is camping in that BH corner, so punish him with BH DTL. Take that I/O FH away from him!

 

[Tennis wizard]

Yeah, Federer should have done the same. Raonic is camping in that BH corner, so punish him with BH DTL. Take that I/O FH away from him!

Was much harder for federer with the 1 hand backhand

 

[Terenigma]

Cmon Raonic, 2 more points! Lets get that break back

 

[La Grande]

No, the court is the same as it's always been. You're just saying this because you hate Djokovic:twisted:

I'm a fan of his actually...

 

[Terenigma]

HUGE hold from Raonic, keeps this set alive! Vamos Milos!

 

[Mr.Snrub]

Was much harder for federer with the 1 hand backhand

One handers can hit down the line just fine. It's a slow court and he's a professional tennis player.

 

[Tennis wizard]

berdych all over Ranoic atm in rallies

 

[Terenigma]

berdych all over Ranoic atm in rallies

Sadly, i agree. There is still hope for a Berdych choke tho! There is always hope hope for it

 

[Rock Strongo]

Raonic camping more in one corner than me when I'm playing Call of Duty.

 

[La Grande]

The Bird takes the second

 

[Terenigma]

Berdych takes the second set 6-3. Pretty bad from Milos, his serve needs to get back to A-level or the third set could be nasty.

 

[Anti-Fedal]

C'mon birdman one more set.

 

[Tennis wizard]

Raonic suddenly serving very well , pressure on Berdych

 

[ark_28]

Come on Milos time to zone in an break!

 

[Tennis wizard]

that serve what a pain in the ***

 

[chjtennis]

Berdych now sees why Federer lost to Raonic. When Milos' serve is on, there's basically nothing his opponent can do.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Berdych chipping and charging...

 

[ark_28]

Love this serving from Milos this is big man tennis at it's best.

 

[Tennis wizard]

Berdych giving away easy points

 

[chjtennis]

This kind of big serving was quite common during 90s, especially in indoor matches. Nothing new about it, but modern big servers can crack them harder.

 

[chjtennis]

Raonic has added backhand slice to his game and it has worked well in Bercy.

 

[chjtennis]

Huge pressure on Berdych to hold his serve here.