Raonic advances to 2nd Round in Monte Carlo
Milos Raonic defeated Michael Llodra (FRA) in a swingy three set match today, 6-3, 0-6, 6-0. I wasn't able to watch the match live, but judging from the live score ticker it's pretty clear that holding serve was a difficult task at times for both players.
Llodra couldn't save any break points in the first set, but didn't even face any in the second set. Raonic's 1st serve fell to 57% and won only 65% of those 1st serve points when he dropped the second set without holding. But Raonic was able to improve his serve in the third set and Llodra had a tough time even winning points on his service games. Despite the 6-0 score in the third, Raonic still had to save 3 break points to get the win.
Raonic will face either No.14 seed Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) or Ernests Gulbis (LAT) in the second round. Their match is up next on Court Central and is about to get underway. I know I'm not the only one looking forward to a possible second round match-up between Raonic and Dolgopolov -- two of the most exciting players to watch so far this year. If they're playing anywhere near their best, that would be a real treat to watch.
UPDATE: Read more about Raonic's first ATP clay court victory here.
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April 10th, 2011 - 20:19
Very important victory for Milos: next to beat Ernests Gulbis.
April 10th, 2011 - 21:34
yes- but I think this is better than if he had to face Dolgopolov. Either way, looking forward to a good match there.
April 11th, 2011 - 19:27
You’re right.