SAP Finals, Raonic vs Verdasco

supershark · 02-13-11, 04:28 PM

I mean verdasco just handled delpotro, can raonic offer anything delpotro cannot?

erkanua · 02-13-11, 04:44 PM

Verdasco also handled Karlovic but they are not totally same. Del Potro has huge services and generally dominates his service games but his services are not same as Raonic's. This kid sends series of Aces and has a better rallies than Karlovic.

And also, Del Potro is not ready and totally fit.

koscheckbaby · 02-13-11, 05:03 PM

Verdasco. Raonic just has a big serve. I hate to bet against big servers though, so no play.

Hammondr · 02-13-11, 06:24 PM

can believe no mentioned the walk over in the semi final surely that is big factor in this match

EaglesPhan36 · 02-13-11, 06:50 PM

Not a big factor, Raonic still played yesterday - he lost a two tie break match to Karlovic "exhibition" style.

koscheckbaby · 02-13-11, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by Hammondr

can believe no mentioned the walk over in the semi final surely that is big factor in this match

He did play a match yesterday and lost 7-6, 7-6 against Ivo though. Not sure the level of effort involved. But it's not like Raonic was inactive yesterday.

Hammondr · 02-13-11, 06:57 PM

sorry didnt know that, wonder why he done that $$$$ cant imagine many gruelling rallies in that match

Tsonga · 02-13-11, 07:32 PM

I'm hoping Raonic can pull off the upset. Would not bet on it though...

MCherry281 · 02-13-11, 08:20 PM

I got the over here. Give me some long sets please.

EaglesPhan36 · 02-13-11, 09:07 PM

Verdasco choked in the tie break. Was up 6-2, lost it 7-6.

wtt0315 · 02-13-11, 09:30 PM

huge choke

koscheckbaby · 02-13-11, 09:44 PM

I have no love of Verdasco, but it sucks that a big serving dick is gonna take a title so early in his career. The sport needs less of these. Raonic is a nerdy looking big serving dick. That's it. Yet, he's milking it to victories already. I just can never bet against the big ass servers. They can save their asses with a bunch of aces. Glad I didn't bet tonight.

EaglesPhan36 · 02-13-11, 09:52 PM

Raonic is more than just a big server. He's more in the Del Potro mode, with a better serve, but not quite as agile.

Glitch · 02-13-11, 10:04 PM

gsm raonic in straights.

JNic · 02-13-11, 10:06 PM

someone yelled during championship point serve and verdasco was sooo pissed

Tsonga · 02-13-11, 10:08 PM

YES! Canada! Raonic is putting us on the tennis map...(doubles don't really count for me...sorry Nestor).

Johnnythunder · 02-13-11, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by EaglesPhan36

Raonic is more than just a big server. He's more in the Del Potro mode, with a better serve, but not quite as agile.

Get out of town. This goof will be gone within 2 years. He has terrible hands and awful balance. I referred to him somewhere here as the next Isner. I don't even think he'll be as good as Isner. Verdasco is garbage and he can lose to anyone.

koscheckbaby · 02-14-11, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by Johnnythunder

Get out of town. This goof will be gone within 2 years. He has terrible hands and awful balance. I referred to him somewhere here as the next Isner. I don't even think he'll be as good as Isner. Verdasco is garbage and he can lose to anyone.

A big serve will keep him relevant for awhile, sadly. His serve has been unreturnable. Seriously, his serve is nuts. But anytime he actually has to play, he looks like a goof. He's definitely in the Isner, Karolovic mold. Basically, don't bet against the guy on hard court unless you get good value to do so. Glad I avoided Verdasco, but still pissed that dorky looking shit won an event already.