Saturday, February 26, 2011

Canada's Rising Star: Milos Raonic

Milos Raonic (Photo: The Canadian Press)
This is Milos Raonic after he wins the match.
Raonic is currently one of the quickly rising stars in tennis now. He had a great run at the Australian Open defeating Llodra and Youzhny and made it to the fourth round where he unfortunately lost to Verdasco.
However, in the SAP Open, Milos Raonic and his booming serve made it to the finals and won the tournament (against Verdasco, 7-6(6), 7-6(5) ).
He became the first Canadian to win an ATP Tour title since 1995!

Verdasco showed some unsportsmanship when he stated that this final was not a "real match" because of Raonic's serve that allowed him many free points. He then also invited Raonic to play some rallies on clay courts. In my opinion, I think big serves for free points is still skill because the reason Milos has a better serve is because he put in more practice, effort, and thinking; therefore he deserves it.

On the other hand, in what ways do you think Verdasco was right by saying that this final was not a "real match"?

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