Famous In The WorldMilos Raonic

Name: Milos Raonic

Introduction: Milos Raonic is a Canadian professional tennis player, known for his exceptionally powerful serve, which is considered one of the best in the history of the sport. He is the highest-ranked Canadian male player in ATP history, reaching world No. 3, and has been a consistent force on the ATP Tour, particularly on fast surfaces.

Date of birth: December 27, 1990

Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m)

Place of birth: Titograd, SFR Yugoslavia (now Podgorica, Montenegro). His family moved to Canada when he was three years old.

Family:

Parents’ names: Dušan Raonic (father, electrical engineer) and Vesna Raonic (mother, mechanical engineer). They both have degrees from the University of Montenegro.
Siblings: Jelena Raonic (older sister, 11 years older, has a master’s degree in international trade and finance) and Momir Raonic (older brother, 9 years older, has a degree in information technology and business).
Spouse: Camille Ringoir (m. April 2023). She is a Belgian model.
Children: No publicly known children.
Relatives: His parents and siblings.

Profession: Professional tennis player.

Nationality: Canadian (of Serbian descent).

Religion: Serbian Orthodox Christian.

College or university attended: He did not attend college or university. He turned professional in 2008, choosing to pursue tennis full-time over a full scholarship to the University of Virginia.

Biography and What Famous For:

Milos Raonic’s family immigrated to Canada from Montenegro during the civil war in the former Yugoslavia when he was three years old. He began playing tennis at age eight and quickly showed dedication, often practicing early in the morning or late at night. He joined Tennis Canada’s National Training Centre in Montreal at age 16.

He turned professional in 2008. His breakthrough season came in 2011 when he qualified for the Australian Open, reached the fourth round as a qualifier, and then won his first ATP Tour title three weeks later at the Pacific Coast Championships. This remarkable surge saw his ranking jump from No. 152 to No. 37 in one month, earning him the 2011 ATP Newcomer of the Year award. He was the first player born in the 1990s to win an ATP title.

Milos Raonic is most famous for:

His powerful serve: He possesses one of the fastest and most consistent serves in tennis history, often hitting aces and dictating points. He ranks among the best servers in the Open Era, winning over 90% of his service games.
Highest-ranked Canadian male player in ATP history: He achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 3 on November 21, 2016, a historic achievement for Canadian tennis.
2016 Wimbledon Finalist: He became the first Canadian male player in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon in 2016, where he lost to Andy Murray. This remains a significant milestone in his career.
Multiple ATP Titles: He has won eight ATP Tour singles titles.
Masters 1000 Finals: He has reached four ATP Masters 1000 finals (most recently at the 2020 Western & Southern Open).
Grand Slam Semifinals: He reached the semifinals of the Australian Open (2016) and Wimbledon (2014, 2016).

Raonic’s career has been impacted by various injuries, which have led to periods of inactivity. Despite these challenges, he has consistently demonstrated resilience and a commitment to competitive tennis. He is known for his calm demeanor on court and his intellectual approach to the game.

Have participated (Selected Career Highlights):

Grand Slam Singles Performance: