Raonic has beaten Federer for the first time
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mike danny
Bionic Poster
Raonic is the deserved winner. He was due a win over Federer after their early close matches in 2012 at IW, Madrid and Halle.
The passing shot Raonic hit on break point just shows how ridiculous the court surfaces are. The fact that men like Raonic/Anderson/Berdych/DelPotro can defend like that shows how slow the courts are.
Raonic too good today, serving extremely well and playing well under pressure.
Fed's movement has been really suspect in Paris, like he is a half step too slow.
Raonic too good today, serving extremely well and playing well under pressure.
Fed's movement has been really suspect in Paris, like he is a half step too slow.
Hollywood401k
Semi-Pro
As someone said in the match thread, Fed seemed pretty passive. Even though I find him boring, Raonic delivered. Good thing there are more exciting matches coming along today.
Enga
Hall of Fame
Raonic kept on producing good serves at the right moments. He managed to break Federers serve with his tactics of attacking the backhand. Raonic was also unusually consistent, managing to pressure Federer even during rallies, making it hard for him to attack.
If Raonic had sent over more second serves, would have been a completely different story I think. Federer could have used the net game to his advantage, covering for the backhand weakness if the serves from Raonic were weaker. But its impossible to do anything if you get aced.
Raonic played a very solid game. Probably a game plan he has been working on for a long time.
If Raonic had sent over more second serves, would have been a completely different story I think. Federer could have used the net game to his advantage, covering for the backhand weakness if the serves from Raonic were weaker. But its impossible to do anything if you get aced.
Raonic played a very solid game. Probably a game plan he has been working on for a long time.
EpitomeOfAwesome
Semi-Pro
Raonic had to serve a thundering ace down set point to make Djokovic the best player in the world.
Such a funny world.
Maximagq
Banned
Oops, sorry I was intending to put this in McEnroe the Fed fanatic's thread.
TheMusicLover
G.O.A.T.
sez
Semi-Pro
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Federer302
Guest
Djokovic and Nadal will be next.
After Wimbledon people decided Fed owned Milos. Just forgot about the previous close matches.
Yep. People's memories seem to be falling short again.
After Wimbledon people decided Fed owned Milos. Just forgot about the previous close matches.
winstonplum
Hall of Fame
The second set score simply doesn't compute. Milos broke Federer? Did Fed double fault four times?
Terenigma
G.O.A.T.
It was a high quality match from both, lets be honest. Neither of them made many errors in comparison to winners. Raonic just hit 2 very good shots in the game that he broke Federer, one was a fantastic return winner.
It was a tight match but the better player won on the day, Federer fans shouldnt feel bad about it. Raonic isnt some poorly ranked player either, He is currently the 8th best player in the world.
It was a tight match but the better player won on the day, Federer fans shouldnt feel bad about it. Raonic isnt some poorly ranked player either, He is currently the 8th best player in the world.
EpitomeOfAwesome
Semi-Pro
Naah, it computes pretty well. 2 Forehand winners, 1 scorching backhand pass from Raonic and 1 Home Run by *******.
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
Raonic is like Sampras but every flaw is multiplied by 10.
Federer20042006
Banned
Just another match to show how far Federer's baseline game has fallen. His forehand looks downright weak compared to Raonic's.
mike danny
Bionic Poster
It's not the first time Raonic broke Roger. He also did it at Madrid in 2012. He won the first set 6-4 if memory serves me right.
Unbelievable how it's been 2 years since Raonic last broke Roger's serve.......
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Didn't they say that Raonic has broken Fed only 2 times including today ?
mike danny
Bionic Poster
Yes, with those 2 occasions being separated by 2 years.
Credit to Milos though. Didn't think he would beat Roger in straight sets, with only 1 tiebreak needed
I didn't see the match, but seems like Raonic just had his day and played great tennis; I thought this would be a tough match for Roger, as Raonic's game seems to have improved and he has that fantastic serve. Of course I wish Federer could have won and kept his chances of ending YE#1 realistically alive, but that's tennis.
Now we can all turn to talking about how Federer is an undeserving #2 because he hasn't won a slam, how can he be ranked ahead of Nadal, Wawrinka, and Cilic.
Now we can all turn to talking about how Federer is an undeserving #2 because he hasn't won a slam, how can he be ranked ahead of Nadal, Wawrinka, and Cilic.
Richie Rich
Legend
unbelievable that raonic breaks anyone at all. his return of serve usually is destined for the middle of the net :mrgreen: been the weakest part of his game for what seems like eternity. hopefully he improves this part of his game in the off season
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
It's about time Raonic started showing big results. He hasn't really lived up to expectations so far.
As for Fed, he's 33. The 20 something top guys should start feeling embarrassed at losing to him. I'm not talking about the field in general but the younger top 10 like Raonic or Nishi ? They should be EXPECTED to beat him at this point...
As for Fed, he's 33. The 20 something top guys should start feeling embarrassed at losing to him. I'm not talking about the field in general but the younger top 10 like Raonic or Nishi ? They should be EXPECTED to beat him at this point...
Team10
Hall of Fame
The bold part is hilarious. While Federer still plays NO PLAYER should be EXPECTED to beat him.
Only one guy comes to mind
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
Well, that's a fanboy's opinion and it's not objective at all. No reason Fed should not be affected by age like everyone else...
Team10
Hall of Fame
But he's still playing great tennis and is #2 in the world. Why should #7 Nishikori and #10 Raonic be expected to beat him?
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
He's just hitting that wall you know? Getting closer to 34. Or are you expecting him to stay in top 5 forever just because he is right now? I think his results are amazing for his age but I also think it's starting to feel normal when he loses to younger top guys. It's getting to be more surprising when he doesn't.
Ralph
Hall of Fame
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
There you are! :grin:
90's Clay
Banned
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Raonic is also better on clay than Sampras.
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
:lol: :lol:
On topic, great match from Milos, he is now a deserved qualifier to the WTF. To step up like he did today and put the pressure on Ferrer is really admirable.
And a better server.
cc0509
Talk Tennis Guru
No he is not. He is more than a great server and is a much better player than Karlovic or Isner. :roll:
When was the last time Karlovic or Isner made the YEC?
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Raonic may own Federer now. better be careful, upset may happen at wimbledon
kishnabe
Talk Tennis Guru
So you mean Sampras is just a serve as well. As far as I know Raonic has a nasty forehand, good volleys, decent backhand, strong mental game.
sportsfan1
Legend
Federer didn't change tactics in this match. He kept going to Raonic's backhand corner when that clearly wasn't working. Even the breakpoint that Raonic converted, Fed approached inside out to Raonic BH where he was already parked. Too many slice BH returns and slice BHs also cross court into where Raonic was and could hit inside out FHs from.
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You must be joking. Raonic couldn't S&V if his life depended on it.
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Deleted member 688153
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Chimpras would lose to Raonic on clay every time.
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Deleted member 688153
Guest
Really insightful as always.
R0ger Federer
Rookie
Let's hope not. Next year it would be good if this guy was put in his place by Fedal and Novak.
Enga
Hall of Fame
He did look a bit stiff at the start.
ScottleeSV
Hall of Fame
Thought Fed was playing better in this match than the two matches he actually won!
Raonic just served great, all match. Then he aces break point down and finds a cross court winner on break point up. Unplayable. No need for Fed to lose sleep over this one.
Raonic just served great, all match. Then he aces break point down and finds a cross court winner on break point up. Unplayable. No need for Fed to lose sleep over this one.
tennisfan3024
Rookie
fed looming tired after a lot of wins lately
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