Milos Raonic Retires from Tennis at Age 35

Milos Raonic, the former world number three from Canada known for his powerful serve, announced his retirement from professional tennis on Sunday at age 35, ending a career marked by eight ATP titles and more than $20 million in prize money.

In an emotional post on social media, Raonic reflected on the decision as inevitable yet difficult. "The time has come, I am retiring from tennis," he wrote. "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 described himself as fortunate to have pursued a childhood passion that began by chance at age eight, turning into a profession that defined his life.

Raonic's career peaked in 2016, when he reached the Wimbledon final after defeating Roger Federer in the semifinals, only to lose to Andy Murray in straight sets. That year, he also advanced to the Australian Open semifinals and the Nitto ATP Finals semifinals, finishing the season at a career-high ranking of world number three. He became the highest-ranked Canadian singles player in history and the first from his country to reach a Grand Slam final. Over...