Cilic knocks Raonic out of Valencia
Marin Cilic defeated Milos Raonic at the Valencia Open today in straight sets, 6-4 6-4.
One break of serve per set was all Cilic needed to pull off the win today. Cilic was in control for the majority of the match and was rarely challenged on his serve. Raonic was only able to earn a single break point in the first set, which he couldn't convert. Cilic would convert one his five chances early in the second to stay in the lead and deny Raonic any openings. Milos put up a fight with Cilic serving for the match, but he wasn't able to extend it.
Raonic had a difficult time working his way into the Cilic serve despite the Croat's low first serve percentage. Perhaps the most important stat of the match is the amount of second serve points Milos won, which was 38% for the match and a disappointingly low 18% for the second set. This indicates that Raonic couldn't get comfortable on his serve and had to focus most of his energy on keeping Cilic at bay. He was fighting a losing battle, but did well to keep the match as close as it was. Cilic was coming into the Valencia tournament riding a five match winning streak after the victory in St. Petersburg. That momentum was too much for Raonic to handle today.
Next up for Milos is the ATP Masters 1000 event in Paris which gets underway next week. All the top players will be there as it is the final ATP 1000 event of the year, and for most it'll be the last tournament of the season.
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November 4th, 2011 - 15:06
The draw for Paris Masters 1000 gives : Raonic vs Benneteau (France). Benneteau is ATP 53 and about 30 years old. I think Milos should win this first round. The draw took place in the beautiful Paris town hall. As Nadal said Paris is the most beautiful city in the world (chauvinistic remark !) ; I add Raonic our most preferred player ! Go Milos !
November 2nd, 2011 - 22:13
And Pospisil out too… although Ferrer is quite a challenge (just ask Milos)!
November 2nd, 2011 - 11:41
I feel so sorry for Milos, but he had a difficult draw with Cilic just having won St Petersburg. I am excited he comes to my country. I am sure he will get a good support and show his best ! I hope the draw is a little easier for him. French people are a little scared of him because of the Davis Cup, but then he is one of the best hope in tennis and comes with … Lacoste French colors ! Welcome Milos and his fans ! Bienvenue en France et à PARIS ! With him all the way !