Milos Raonic has decided to retire from tennis at the age of 35, bringing an end to a career that started all the way back in 2008.
Raonic wraps up his time on the tour with a solid 383-184 record and no shortage of memorable moments.
He won eight ATP titles along the way and climbed as high as number three in the world rankings, although he never quite managed to win a Grand Slam.
Financially, Raonic also did well. He earned over $20 million during his playing days, ranking him 33rd on the all-time prize money list, ahead of names like Andy Roddick and Stefan Edberg.
Felix Auger-Aliassime and John Isner pay tribute to Milos Raonic after retirement announcement
Following his retirement from tennis, the 35-year-old Canadian has received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow players alike.
Canadian compatriot Felix Auger-Aliassime reacted to the news on Instagram, calling Raonic the “Greatest Canadian to ever do it.”
He also added: “Thank you for everything you brought to Canadian tennis and on a personal level thank you for being an example and mentor all these years.”
John Isner also chimed in, replying directly to Raonic’s post by saying: “Great career done with class and professionalism all the way through.”
Milos Raonic says ‘time has come’ to retire from tennis
Raonic also posted a heartfelt message on X, explaining his reasons for stepping away from the sport.
The post read: “The time has come, I am retiring from tennis. 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 fulfil 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.”
It proved to be an excellent piece of fortune, considering Raonic also reached one Grand Slam final in his career.
The Canadian qualified for 2016 Wimbledon final but lost to Andy Murray at the All England Club
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