Former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic has announced he is retiring from tennis, saying he feels very lucky to have lived out his dreams.
The 35-year-old Canadian reached the Wimbledon final in 2016 after beating Roger Federer, but lost the final in straight sets to Andy Murray. That same year, Raonic reached a career-high world ranking of number three and also made the semi-finals of the Australian Open.
Raonic won eight professional titles during his career and was best known for his powerful serve, which earned him the nickname “Missile”.
Announcing his retirement on social media, Raonic said the decision was difficult but felt right. He explained that tennis had been his passion for most of his life and something he had devoted himself to completely.
Raonic played his final match at the 2024 Olympic Games, where he lost in the first round to Germany’s Dominik Koepfer.
He said he feels extremely fortunate to have turned a childhood hobby into a lifelong career. Raonic first picked up a tennis racket at the age of eight and went on to make the sport his job and his life.
Born in what is now Montenegro, Raonic moved to Canada when he was three years old. He won his first ATP title in 2011.
Looking ahead, Raonic said he is excited about the future and has no plans to slow down. He added that he will bring the same energy and determination to whatever comes next in his life.
