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LONDON -- Sam Querrey made his mark at Wimbledon last week, and made his exit this week.The big-serving American, who eliminated two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic in the third round, lost to sixth-seeded Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 on Wednesday in the quarterfinals at the All England Club.I dont think I played poorly at all, Querrey said. I knew he had a big serve, obviously, but I was really impressed with his net game. He really didnt miss a volley today. He kept coming forward, kept the pressure on me, and I felt it.Querrey defeated Djokovic on Saturday, becoming the first American to beat a top-ranked player at Wimbledon since Kevin Curren downed John McEnroe in the 1985 quarterfinals. Querrey was also the first American to play in the quarterfinals at any major tournament since the 2011 U.S. Open.But against Raonic, a Canadian who will face seven-time champion Roger Federer in the semifinals, Querrey couldnt get the upper hand.You go games on his serve where you might get one return in play, said Querrey, who was playing in the quarterfinals at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in his career. On my service games, he was taking cuts at second-serve returns. You dont feel like you really get a rhythm out there.Raonic has recently starting working with McEnroe, and its already helping.The 25-year-old Canadian reached his first grass-court final ahead of Wimbledon, losing to Andy Murray at Queens Club.First things we focused on when we were spending a week of training was really about not passing up any opportunities to come forward, Raonic said, to always keep the pressure on my opponents, keep them guessing, making them feel uncomfortable, trying to make them play unbalanced as much as possible.Then when we played the tournament at Queens, when I was playing, it sort of shifted to obviously putting those things in effect, but also about attitude on the court throughout matches, having a bigger presence, trying to make a difference.If Raonic can dictate play on Friday against Federer, he should have a chance to reach his first major final. The seven-time champion from Switzerland reached the semifinals after coming back from a two-set deficit to beat Marin Cilic in five.And Raonic has experience now, even though he was on the losing end two years ago when he lost to Federer in the Wimbledon semifinals.I think from every aspect, Ive improved. I know what I need to do on court better, Raonic said. I know how to sort of turn things around to get them on my terms. I know what Im looking for. Clearance Adidas Hockey Jerseys . LOUIS -- Lance Lynn was one of the more enthusiastic participants as the St. Fake Adidas Hockey Jerseys .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. http://www.cheaphockeyjerseyscustom.com/ . DAmigo scored twice in regulation and added the shootout winner as the Toronto Marlies edged the San Antonio Rampage 5-4 in American Hockey League action. Discount Hockey Jerseys . 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Huw Jones (Scotland)Superb performance in attack, showed a great pair of heels to chase down a Finn Russell chip-kick for his first try before he made his opposite Tevita Kuridrani look ordinary as he side-stepped his way for his second. Kuridrani did get the last laugh however with the match-winner.12. Owen Farrell (England)The Saracens playmaker hardly put a foot wrong against the Springboks. He collected a personal haul of 19 points including a deserved try off a sniping run from Ben Youngs, and held his own in defence against the bigger physique off his opposite Damian de Allande.11. Liam Williams (Wales)Caused the Pumas problems all afternoon and showed great strength to beat would be defenders and charge over for a crucial try early in the second half. Without him this may have been another loss for Rob Howleys side.10. George Ford (England)Got better as the Test went on at Twickenham as his game management frustrated a ragged Boks side. There were holes aplenty in South Africas defence that he capitalised on, and was right on hand when Youngs made his first break to score the fourth try of his 27-test-career.9. Ben Youngs (England)Simply superb and unlucky not to be awarded man of the match. His box-kicks and clearance from the ruck was pin-point. Made poor Pieter-Steph du Toit look like a fool not once, but twice as he sold the dummy to make crucial breaks that led to tries from Ford and Farrell. One of the best Test performances from the Tigers scrum-half.?FORWARDS1. Mako Vunipola (England)While the England scrum wasnt as steady as Eddie wouldve liked, the Premierrship Player of the Month carried with intent and put in some big hits against a big South African pack.dddddddddddd2. Ross Ford (Scotland)Another big shift by the first Scotland forward to ever play 100 Tests. The Edinburgh hooker got stuck into his work and didnt miss a tackle before coming off midway through the second half.?3. Finlay Bealham (Ireland)Didnt see any other tight-head props make a one handed offload while falling in the tackle that led to a try. Bealham scrummaged well and put in a monster tackle that rocked the chaps from Canada. Job well done.4. Joe Launchbury (England)Much was spoken about Englands injury crisis in the second row but up stepped the Wasps lock with a commanding performance around the park. While Launchbury isnt the same mould of player as Maro Itoje, the 25-year-old is a rock at set piece and does plenty of the hidden work.?5.?Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)A heroic performance from the front for Wales after missing last weeks loss to Australia following the death of his father. Set the the tone from the first whistle and his players followed.?6.?John Barclay (Scotland)The Scarlets back-row was everywhere at Murrayfield, and showed plenty of mongrel at the breakdown against a Wallabies outfit that featured two of the best ball fetchers in the business in David Pocock and Michael Hooper. Switched to No. 8 late in the game where he continue to be a menace.7. Sean OBrien (Ireland)Had a point to prove in his international return after being left out of last weeks side that created history in Chicago. OBrien looked dangerous in everyone of his 13 carries against Canada, his real litmus Test looms next week against Sam Cane and the All Blacks.8. Billy Vunipola (England)Big Billy led the way for England with a game high of 18 carries which got Eddie Jones men on the front foot from the outset. Eben Etzebeth will be first to testify of the power the Saracens No.8 has after an almighty collision that saw the Springboks lock forced from the field.? ' ' '