Raonic counts on Krajicek for forward momentum in Melbourne


  • Tennis
  • Saturday, 14 Jan 2017

Canada's Milos Raonic looks on during a training session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, January 14, 2017. REUTERS/Edgar Su

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Big-hitting Canadian Milos Raonic is counting on serve and volley specialist Richard Krajicek to be the ace up his sleeve as he pursues the first major title of his career at the Australian Open this month.

The world number three added former Wimbledon champion Krajicek to his coaching staff last month in an attempt to gain a greater level of consistency and comfort with coming to the net.

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