Canadian tennis star Milos Raonic has confirmed his retirement from professional tennis, closing the book on a long and influential career on the ATP Tour. The announcement, made on social media, marks the end of an era for Canadian tennis, with one of the country’s most prominent figures stepping away from competition.
Milos Raonic Retires, Canadian Tennis Star Reflects on Career and Leaves Lasting Legacy
As fans absorb the news, leading names from the tennis world began to acknowledge Raonic’s announcement, transforming his social media pages into a space filled with emotion and respect.
Raonic confirmed his decision to retire with a heartfelt Instagram post that offered a look back at his life in tennis. The Canadian shared a series of images that marked his journey, including childhood photos, family pictures, and a memorable shot from his run to the 2016 Wimbledon final, where he became the first Canadian man to reach a Grand Slam singles title match. The post perfectly captures his career growth from a childhood passion to the professional stage on which he took his country’s flag to a different level.
In the caption, Raonic wrote, “Thank you to every single person who has been apart of my journey,” a message paying homage to his coaches, fellow players, family and friends, and the support from fans across nearly two decades in the sport.
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Former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu reacted on Instagram by calling Raonic a “Canadian legend,” along with the Canadian flag and praying hand emoji. Belgian player Zizou Bergs added his own message under the post, writing, “Congrats with an amazing career, Milos!! Good luck with the next chapter,” wishing luck for his retirement life.
Felix Auger-Aliassime, who represented the Canadian flag in the 2025 ATP Finals, honored Raonic on his Instagram story, writing, “Greatest Canadian to ever do it” with a Canadian flag emoji, before adding, “Thank you for everything you brought to Canadian tennis and on a personal level thank you for being an example and mentor all these years.”
Former world No. 8 John Isner summed up the respect Raonic commanded in the locker room, writing, “Great career @mraonic done with class and professionalism all the way through.”
Many major tournaments and tennis organizations also showed their respect to the Canadian legend, notably the ITF, Davis Cup, and the BNP Paribas Open, commenting on Raonic’s Instagram post.
Raonic retires as one of the most successful Canadian men in the history of tennis. He reached a career-high ranking of World No. 3 in singles in 2016, becoming the highest-ranked Canadian man in the history of the ATP.
His best run on the Grand Slam stage came at Wimbledon in 2016, defeating Roger Federer in a five-set semifinal to become the first Canadian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final.
That season also saw him reach the semifinals of the Australian Open and qualify for the ATP Finals, where he advanced to the last four, closing the year ranked No. 3 in the world.
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Across all four majors, Raonic delivered consistent results. He reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in 2016, the quarterfinals of Roland Garros in 2014, the Wimbledon semifinals in 2014 and the final in 2016, and the fourth round of the US Open on multiple occasions, including 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2018.
With his retirement now official, Raonic leaves behind a legacy that cements him as a trailblazer for Canadian tennis and a respected figure across the sport.
