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Old 11-03-2014, 09:12 AM   #2021
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Worst draw possible for Milos (since Djokovic can't be in the same half as Federer). All three guys know exactly how to de-construct him. Djokovic with a really easy pool by comparison.
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Old 11-03-2014, 09:19 AM   #2022
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Worst draw possible for Milos (since Djokovic can't be in the same half as Federer). All three guys know exactly how to de-construct him. Djokovic with a really easy pool by comparison.
I don'r know about that Senator, as Mango mentioned, Milos has a winning record against Murray and has lost two matches to Nishikori this year by the slimmest of margins. Federer will likely emerge from the group, but Milos having finally defeated Feds should provide that extra bit of confidence.
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Old 11-03-2014, 10:09 AM   #2023
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It's still the worst draw possible though. Djokovic, Cilic, Wawrinka (or Berdych) would be a lot easier. That's 2-1 possibly with good to above average play. He might need to play great to go 1-2 in this pool. He might do great, but he did not get any favours with the draw.
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Murray will be tough with the home crowd support, but you never know with Andy. I'll be looking forward to the Milos - Nishikori match, there's some payback that Milos needs to deliver.
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Old 11-03-2014, 10:30 AM   #2025
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Nishikori match will be good, it's turning into a new rivalry. Meeting in Grand Slams, Japan Open and then Davis Cup in Canada next year.
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Old 11-03-2014, 05:14 PM   #2026
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Worst draw possible for Milos (since Djokovic can't be in the same half as Federer). All three guys know exactly how to de-construct him. Djokovic with a really easy pool by comparison.
This is the best possible draw I could have drawn up. What were you hoping for if you think this is so bad? Milos absolutely owns Murray, always has incredibly close matches with Nishikori and has finally gotten over the federer hump. He could walk away on top of this bracket if he gets a little help from the others.
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Old 11-03-2014, 05:20 PM   #2027
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He could walk away on top of this bracket if he gets a little help from the others.
It's a fascinating event that way because it can not only be dependant on your results, but also the results of your opponents.

Here are the other head to heads in Raonic's group:

Murray 3-0 over Nishikori
Murray 11-11 with Federer
Federer 2-2 with Nishikori
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Old 11-03-2014, 06:22 PM   #2028
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Isn't Milos taller than all the others?
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This is the best possible draw I could have drawn up. What were you hoping for if you think this is so bad? Milos absolutely owns Murray, always has incredibly close matches with Nishikori and has finally gotten over the federer hump. He could walk away on top of this bracket if he gets a little help from the others.
I'd hardly say he owns Murray, 3-1 is nice but Murray has the win at the GS and has likewise surged of late like Milos. So saying Milos owns Murray means Nishikori owns Milos too with a 4-1 mark, and Fed is the owner of his soul at 6-1. Getting in with Djoker, Berdych and either Cilic or Stan gives him a real chance to go 2-1 even without his best. Now he needs his best 3 times to maybe get out of this pool.

The only way his draw could have been tougher is swapping Murray for Djoker. But it's also the best challenge he can get and a good assessment of where he's at right now.
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Milos has that 'Bitch please' look.
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Oh well it's good not to have Djoker in your draw anyways. I see it as a good thing
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Old 11-08-2014, 07:54 PM   #2032
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It all starts tomorrow!





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The top doubles players are in London as well.

Nestor/Zimovic are seeded #2 behind the Bryans.

http://www.barclaysatpworldtourfinals.com/en/schedule
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Old 11-09-2014, 08:59 AM   #2034
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Nishikori just disposed of Murray in a good showing: 6-4, 6-4.
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Nishikori just disposed of Murray in a good showing: 6-4, 6-4.
Kei didn't even play all that well (1 ace versus 8 double faults), but Murray just looked like he'd rather be somewhere else today.
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Old 11-09-2014, 01:14 PM   #2036
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Raonic can beat Nishikori and Murray. But a win here against Federer would be massive.
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Old 11-09-2014, 01:18 PM   #2037
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Milos sounds like he's got a sore throat or he's done way too much yelling by the sounds of that interview.

But I like that he's all business up there.
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Old 11-09-2014, 01:58 PM   #2038
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An opening set to forget for Milos, but he already looks better early in the second.
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Milos needs to take advantage of these break opportunities.
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Second set tie-breaker coming up. Let's go Milos!
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