Olivier Rochus bids farewell on home soil

[herios]

Oly Rochus retires at Mons, where he plays the last time at the challenger this week.
Last single match was against Gerald Melzer (Jurgen's younger brother).
Highest ranking 24 in career, 2 titles, both on clay and surely his best achievement, GS winner in doubles.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2014/09/40/Rochus-Steps-Into-Retirement.aspx

:clap

 

[tented]

Thanks for posting this, herios.

My avatar is symbolically at half-mast today.

 

[I.Haychew]

Wishing him all the best back at the Shire!

 

[kskate2]

He'll be missed. Farewell Oly and please stay in touch w/ the game.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

His best video clip would be the one where he stood on top of a chair across the net
to shake hands with Dr. Evil after a loss to him.

 

[tented]

^ The Newport final against Isner was also borderline comical. Even while standing on his toes, with his arm at full extension over his head, his racquet held as high as possible, several of Isner's serves still sailed right over Oly.