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Milos Raonic

Milos Raonic is a Canadian former professional tennis player born in Podgorica, Montenegro, on December 27, 1990.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Milos Raonic is a Canadian former professional tennis player born in Podgorica, Montenegro, on December 27, 1990. He reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 3, won eight ATP singles titles, and was the runner-up at Wimbledon in 2016, becoming the first Canadian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final.

Early life and background

Raonic was born in Podgorica, in what was then Yugoslavia, and later represented Canada in professional tennis. He grew up in Canada and trained through Tennis Canada pathways.

Professional career

He turned professional in 2008 and rose into the ATP top 10 in 2013, becoming the first Canadian man to do so. His career included eight ATP singles titles and multiple deep runs at major tournaments.

Wimbledon and major results

Raonic’s strongest Grand Slam result was reaching the 2016 Wimbledon final, where he lost to Andy Murray. He also reached Grand Slam semifinals and quarterfinals multiple times.

Legacy and Canadian significance

Raonic helped establish Canadian men’s tennis on the international stage. He set national milestones including becoming Canada’s highest-ranked ATP singles player and the first Canadian man in a Grand Slam singles final.

Key facts

  • Milos Raonic was born in Montenegro and moved to Canada as a child.
  • He turned professional in 2008 and was known for a powerful serve.
  • He won eight ATP Tour singles titles, all on hard courts.
  • He reached the Wimbledon final in 2016, losing to Andy Murray.
  • He was the first Canadian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final and a career-high world No. 3.
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Canadian context

Raonic is one of the most successful Canadian men’s tennis players in history and a major figure in the growth of Canadian tennis, especially after becoming the first Canadian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final and to rank inside the ATP top 3.

Frequently asked questions

What is Milos Raonic known for?
He is known for his powerful serve, eight ATP singles titles, and reaching the 2016 Wimbledon final.
What country did Milos Raonic represent?
He represented Canada in professional tennis.
What was Milos Raonic’s highest ATP ranking?
His career-high ATP singles ranking was world No. 3.
How many ATP titles did Milos Raonic win?
He won eight ATP singles titles.
Did Milos Raonic win a Grand Slam?
No. His best Grand Slam result was finishing runner-up at Wimbledon in 2016.
Is Milos Raonic retired?
Yes. He announced his retirement from professional tennis in 2025.

References

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/1333/milos-raonic
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, turned pro in 2008, height, and career singles titles/ranking context.
  2. Tennis Canada — https://www.tenniscanada.com/profiles/milos-raonic
    Supports: Birth date, birth place, residence, playing style, career-high ranking, and foundation information.
  3. Laver Cup — https://www.lavercup.com/player/milos-raonic
    Supports: Career-high ranking, career titles, turned pro date, and biographical milestones including Wimbledon final and top-10 breakthrough.
  4. BNP Paribas Open — https://www.bnpparibasopen.com/players/detail/milos-raonic
    Supports: First Canadian man in ATP top 10, Wimbledon final, and career-high ranking details.
  5. Olympic.ca — https://www.olympic.ca/team-canada/milos-raonic-2/
    Supports: Olympic participation, birthplace, hometown, and Tennis Canada development background.
  6. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/47588314/former-world-no-3-milos-raonic-35-retires-pro-tennis
    Supports: Retirement announcement and final career match context.