Milos Raonic, the former world number three and 2016 Wimbledon finalist, has announced his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 35. The Canadian released a statement on social media confirming the decision, saying he felt ready to move on after a career plagued by injuries.
Raonic's final season was cut short by a shoulder injury in 2024, following years of calf and leg problems. In a bid to stay fit, he once lost three stone in a month before Wimbledon in 2023 by eating just one steak a day. Despite these struggles, he remains the highest-ranked Canadian in ATP history.
Known for his powerful serve, Raonic reached a career-high ranking of world No. 3 in November 2016, behind only Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic. He won eight ATP Tour titles but fell short in his only Grand Slam final, losing to Murray at Wimbledon in 2016.
In his retirement statement, Raonic wrote: '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.'
He thanked fans, coaches, family, and opponents, adding: 'I hope to make my wife and son proud every day.' Looking ahead, Raonic said: 'What's next? I won't be slowing down. There is so much more life to live.'
