Tough Road for Raonic In Rome
The draw for the Rome masters is out and Milos hasn't been given any breaks. His first round opponent is Florian Mayer (GER), whom he has never faced and is currently ranked one spot lower than Raonic at No.24. But the headline here is that Milos could potentially face Rafael Nadal in the second round if he is able to defeat Mayer. It was No.3 Federer last week in Madrid, and now we could see him up against No.2 Nadal this week in Rome.
Raonic hasn't played Nadal since Tokyo last year. Their other previous meeting was also on the hardcourt in Tokyo in 2010. Nadal won boths of those matches. Given Milos' recent clay court success, I cannot think of a better test for him than Rafa. I know I'm not the only one hoping that this match gets to happen, and all Raonic has to get past Mayer in the first round.
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May 13th, 2012 - 16:55
So. mayer beat raonic. too bad. I guess we should stop drooling over the prospect of him meeting Rafa now. Still a ways to go for this talented kid.
May 13th, 2012 - 21:55
Yes, there is not many places to go but up for the next many months!
May 12th, 2012 - 16:41
If I am correct, Nadal could be number 3 by Monday ! Of course, I’ll be supporting 100% Milos ! But let’s face it, it will be tough against Nadal on clay. One more Super Class whatever the result ! I hope a better draw for the French Open !
May 13th, 2012 - 21:55
And it turns out Rafa is #3… wow. Way to go for Roger though, he’s still the best player there is and has ever been in my mind.
May 12th, 2012 - 14:07
I think we should show just a little compassion for two players who got worse draws than Milos: Florian Mayer and Rafa. Looking forward to these matches!
May 12th, 2012 - 16:38
I sincerely hope you are right ! However we are back to genuine clay …