Interviewed by Radio Marca Mallorca, Carlos Moyá spoke about the way his collaboration with Milos Raonic is going. Since Moya joined his team, Raonic won Brisbane beating Roger Federer in the final and reached the Australian Open semi-finals where he lost to Andy Murray in five sets.
'At 25 it is a perfect time for Raonic to take steps ahead in his career. He is a great athlete. We try to work on his mobility and his game. Raonic's staff is very professional and so he is more introverted.'
When asked what number he would give if he had to give a vote to the partnership so far, Moya replied: '10. He has so much potential and he is growing.'
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The former world no. 1 also spoke about Rafael Nadal's possible coaching changes: 'I changed my coach some times, but Nadal is doing well with both Toni and Francis (Roig). Nadal will come back to the top and will look to win Roland Garros. He is making changes and it takes time for this process.'
Moya thinks that had Rafa beat Fernando Verdasco in the Australian Open first round, would have done great things in Melbourne. Nadal ended losing 6-2 in the fifth set. 'He would have had chances to go far in the Australian Open,' concluded Moya.
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Interviewed by Sky Sport 24, Roberta Vinci spoke about her playing style calling it very different to others" style. She said, "I prefer my game than Serena Williams. My game is similar to the one that players had in the past and I like it."
Her most important result in career is obviously the US Open final that she reached last year. In the semi-finals she beat Serena Williams and one curious episode happened when she said to the crowd "Applaud me as well, F**k." Recalling those words, Vinci said, "I just felt, the score was 3-all in the third set against Serena Williams."�
Vinci later lost the last encounter of the tournament to her compatriot Flavia Pennetta in straight sets 7/6 6/4.
She also spoke about the factors needed to become a high-level tennis player. According to her, a little bit of sacrifice, will and patience are needed, especially as there are also negative moments.
And finally, she also revealed her sporting idol. "Paolo Maldini (AC Milan former footballer), I had so many posters of him in my home and I put his photos in my portfolio,"
said Vinci.
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