Archive for category: Milos Raonic
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Tipsarevic to play Raonic in Japan Open 2012 quarterfinals
Janko Tipsarevic won in two sets, whilst Milos Raonic advanced due to Troicki’s retirement. They will play each other in Japan Open 2012 quarterfinals. 31-year-old qualifier Marco Chiudinelli of Switzerland was no match for Tipsarevic. The third seed Serbian was always a step in front of his rival as he [...] -
Raonic and Nishikori move into second round of Tokyo
Milos Raonic was victorous in two sets, while Kei Nishikori turned around the match to reach second round of Japanese Open. Sixth-seeded Raonic was never really under pressure against Czech Radek Stepanek. It was a positive start for the six foot five tall Canadian as he broke the Czech veteran [...] -
Nieminen beats Raonic, Gasquet ousts Tomic in Thailand Open 2012 QFs
Finn Jarkko Nieminen upset 3rd seeded Milos Raonic of Canada in today’s Thailand Open 2012 quarterfinals, overcoming him in straight sets 6-3 7-6 (3). In the first ever meetings between the two players, Nieminen broke Raonic once on his way to take the first set in 36 minutes. After both [...] -
Raonic overcomes Karlovic, Gasquet dismisses Dimitrov at the Thailand Open
An excellent serving performance from Canadian Milos Raonic saw him move into the quarterfinals in Bangkok, earning a very winnable tie against Finland’s Jarkko Nieminen. Raonic served 14 aces and faced no break points in a 7-6(3) 6-4 win over Ivo Karlovic. As expected by many, there was very little action [...] -
Murray breezes past Raonic to reach US Open quarter-finals
Milos Raonic’s name inspires much excitement and anticipation in the tennis world. He has the huge serve, a ferocious forehand and has shown dogged determination in his short career so far. Luminaries such as John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova have tipped him for the big time, and the 21-year old [...] -
Raonic beats Blake and faces Murray in fourth round of US Open
Fifteenth seed Milos Raonic storms past James Blake in a three-setter and sets up a fourth round US Open match against Olympic champion Murray. Rising star Raonic humbled experienced American Blake in straight sets. Former number four Blake reached two US Open quarterfinals when he was at his prime, but [...] -
Raonic advances into the 3rd round of US Open
Milos Raonic delivered an accomplished performance to defeat Frenchman Paul Henri-Mathieu in straight sets, 7-5 6-4 7-6(4). After hitting fifteen double faults in the last match, the improvements were clear to see. He only hit five compared with thirty aces, including many at key moments of the match. As to [...] -
2012 US Open Day 4: Five Matches To Watch
Here are my five to watch on Day 4 as the majority of second round gets underway. Venus Williams (USA) vs [8] Angelique Kerber (GER) Arthur Ashe Stadium (H2H Angelique Kerber 2-1) This is definitely the standout match of the day as last year’s semi finalist takes on the two [...] -
Berdych downs Goffin at US Open, Raonic survives a scare against Giraldo
Tomas Berdych ground out a hard fought win over Belgium’s David Goffin, saving 16 of 18 break points and serving 17 aces on his way to a straight sets victory, 7-5 6-3 6-3. In an incredibly frustrating first set for Goffin, he missed eight break point chances in his first [...] -
Federer to meet Wawrinka in Cincinnati semis
Roger Federer booked a semifinal spot at the Cincinnati Masters after overcoming American Mardy Fish in straight sets 6-3 7-6 (4). The Swiss improved his head to head against Fish to 8-1, having also beaten the American in their 2010 Cincinnati final encounter in three hard fought sets 6-7 7-6 [...] -
Raonic a potential danger for US Open?
With his quarter final appearance last week in his home tournament of Toronto, Milos Raonic made the top twenty of the ATP rankings for the first time in his career, the current high of No. 19 being a record in Canada. While Greg Rusedski would later go on to be world number [...] -
Raonic defeats Berdych to reach Cincy quarterfinals
Canadian player Milos Raonic was able to overcome Czech player and fifth seed Tomas Berdych to reach the quarterfinal of the Cincinnati Masters.Raonic needed three sets to win the match in 1 hour and 52 minutes with a 6-4 2-6 6-2 scoreline. The match began very tight from both players [...] -
Nishikori, Raonic Rally from Behind to Advance into 3rd Round in Cincy
14th seed Kei Nishikori was forced to battle back from a set down against American wildcard James Blake in the second round of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio. Struggling on his serve in the opening set, the 32-year old Blake was able to break twice to take [...]
