Madrid Flashback: Roger Federer overpowers Milos Raonic

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Madrid Flashback: Roger Federer overpowers Milos Raonic

Competing in his first match on blue clay in Madrid 2012, the 3rd seed and a former champion Roger Federer had to work hard to escape an early exit. Facing a tricky rival on the fast and slippery surface, the Swiss beat Milos Raonic 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 in swift two hours and 14 minutes to advance into the third round and kick off the title chase. Milos won four points more than Roger and played better behind the first and second serve to create four t…