Milos Raonic

Canadian tennis player, Wimbledon semi-finalist

Milos Raonic - Canadian tennis player, Wimbledon semi-finalist
Born

December 27th, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A professional tennis player, achieved significant success on the ATP Tour. Gained prominence with strong serve and powerful groundstrokes. Reached the quarter-finals at the 2014 Australian Open and the semi-finals at Wimbledon in 2016. Ranked as high as World No. 3 in singles, marking a notable milestone in Canadian tennis history. Secured eight ATP singles titles during the career, showcasing consistent performance at various tournaments. Represented Canada in multiple Davis Cup competitions, contributing to the team's efforts at international levels.

Reached Wimbledon semi-finals in 2016

Achieved World No. 3 ATP ranking

Won 8 ATP singles titles

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