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If Milos Raonic’s return after nearly two years away came complete with some bumps in the grass last month, the best news is that he is indeed back.
And in less than two weeks, the 32-year-old Canadian is looking forward to playing at home in Toronto for the first time in five years, then Cincinnati, and then the US Open.
If we missed enjoying him compete, our chat with him today via Zoom was a reminder of how edifying a conversation with him is (especially the topics broached before the “record” button got hit 😉).
He engages – trust, this is NOT the norm in our business – and he’s forthcoming. And he usually ends up making you consider situations you sort of thought you had a handle on through a vastly different prism. That’s gold.
Raonic is currently a train ride away from Arthur Ashe Stadium, hitting with some college players and getting ready to take on the hard courts. He said the physical issues that came up on the grass have healed. And he’s eager to get to Toronto in a few days, see his family and prepare for his long-awaited return to Aviva Stadium.
We also talked about … steak. Lots and lots of steak. Far too much steak – for the win.
Kids, don’t try that one at home.

Thank you so much for this. I was at Wimbledon for his match this year and queued for two days just to watch him play, even giving up Centre Court tickets for the very intimate court 16. I got my chance to get his autograph and tell him how utterly awesome he is and I hope it won’t be the last time I get to tell him. Good luck in Toronto and whatever the future holds. COME ON MILOS! btw I’m actually English but he’s still my favourite. 😀
Nice work!
An outstanding interview from many angles.
Many years ago I watched a little tennis wishing there were Canadians I could root for and voila enter Milos!! Wow I was so impressed & my love of tennis & Milos grew!! Then Genie entered the game and I started to watch the WTA. I was so pleased when Milos came back this year!! Hoping the best for him always.
What a great interview! Tks so much. The time flew by. I could have listened to Milos for much longer.
I must say, I was really impressed with Milos’ play when he finally returned. I expected him to lose rather handily after not playing for so long, but I thought he played exceptionally well. Who knows how far he could have gone if his body hadn’t acted up (understandable after so long). I really hope it holds up over the course of the summer.
I am flying up to Canada next week to see the tennis in Toronto. Have tickets for Monday night, the day & night sessions for Wednesday, & Friday’s night session. I know Alcaraz is scheduled to play on Wed night (really looking forward to that! Hope he makes the date.), but can’t find anything on when our Canadians will be playing. I would LOVE to see Milos play in person, & cheer him on. Any idea how I can find out? Also, is he living in Europe now? I suspect he does since he hasn’t been to Toronto for so long. Tks in advance for the answers to my questions, & once again for this GREAT article & video.
No, he lives in the Bahamas. He switched out the Monte Carlo tax exile to the one in the Bahamas years ago.
They haven’t announced anything else yet in Toronto.