Milos Raonic has announced his retirement from tennis at the age of 35.
The Canadian enjoyed an impressive career on tour, winning eight titles across a career spanning almost 20 years.
He reached his peak of a No. 3 world-ranking in 2016, the same year he was defeated by Andy Murray in the Wimbledon final and reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open.
The latter years of Raonic’s career were however hampered by fitness problems, in particular a horrific foot and Achilles tendon injury which kept him side-lined for more than two years.
He made a brief comeback in 2024 to compete for his country in the 2024 Paris Olympics, but has now officially called time on a commendable career in the sport.
‘The time has come, I am retiring from tennis,’ Raonic announced on social media this morning.
Milos Raonic has announced his retirement from tennis at the age of 35
‘This is a moment you know will come one day, but somehow you never feel ready for it. This is as ready as I will ever be. Tennis has been my love and obsession for most of my life.
‘I have been the luckiest person to get to live out and fulfill my dreams. I got to show up every day and focus on just getting better, seeing where that will take me, and playing a game I was introduced to at 8 years old by complete luck. Somehow, this became my entire obsession and childhood, and then became my profession and life.
‘I am thankful for the incredible fans I got to compete and practice in front of all over the world. They got to see me shining at my brightest and managing the hardest of moments on the court. They got to see me grow up. Thank you to each and every one who stopped, even for a moment, to watch and support me.
‘Thank you to my coaches and team, who took time away from their families and homes to be on the road with me as I pursue my dream and goals. I am grateful for your guidance and teachings.
‘Thank you to the ATP tour, the ITF, and all the Grand Slams. I dreamt of playing at your great tournaments, and I got to have those amazing experiences surrounded by great people, trying their best for the beautiful game of tennis.’
Raonic also looked ahead to the future, and vowed ‘not to slow down’ in his next endeavour.
‘What’s next?’, he asked. ‘There is so much more life to live, and I am as motivated and hungry as I was in 2011, when I broke through on tour.
‘I will put the same effort and intensity into the next thing. If I can pursue the same excellence as I did with my tennis, just trying to be better every day, and let’s see where it takes me.’
