Milos Raonic, the Canadian tennis sensation, has suffered yet another setback in his quest for success on the grass courts. Following a promising performance at the Rosmalen Grass Court Championships, where he showed glimpses of his formidable talent, Raonic has been forced to withdraw from the highly anticipated Queen’s Club Championships in London due to an undisclosed injury.
Raonic’s withdrawal was confirmed by tournament organizers, who revealed that he has been replaced by Australia’s Alexei Popyrin, in the main draw. The change in the lineup means that Popyrin will now face fellow Australian Jordan Thompson. However, it is the unfortunate news of the Canadian’s withdrawal that has sent a shockwave across the tennis world.
Milos Raonic’s promising performance dashed by injury
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The news of Raonic’s withdrawal was met with disappointment from fans and pundits alike, as the Canadian had shown great promise in Rosmalen Grass Court Championships. His strong performance there had raised hopes that he would continue his good form and make a deep run at Queen’s Club. However, that wasn’t the case.
Renowned sports journalist James Gray took to Twitter to share his thoughts on Raonic’s unfortunate turn of events. He tweeted, “Milos Raonic out of Queen?s with a shoulder injury. Gutted for him.”
Milos Raonic out of Queen’s with a shoulder injury. Gutted for him. https://t.co/I0CXvrlXgx
— James Gray (@jamesgraysport) June 20, 2023
Raonic, known for his thunderous serves and aggressive playing style, has faced a series of setbacks throughout his career due to various injuries.
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The Queen’s Club Championships, a prestigious grass court tournament in the lead-up to Wimbledon, has a rich history of attracting top up-and-coming players from around the world. Raonic’s absence from the competition deprives it of one of its key contenders. Despite the setback, there is some good news for the fans of the Canadian star.
Raonic’s determination shines through despite setback
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James Gray further revealed in another tweet that Raonic intends to play in Wimbledon regardless of his shoulder injury. He stated – “I’m told Milos Raonic still plans to play Wimbledon, despite a shoulder injury picked up in Rosemalen forcing him out of Queen’s.”
I'm told Milos Raonic still plans to play Wimbledon, despite a shoulder injury picked up in Rosemalen forcing him out of Queen's.
— James Gray (@jamesgraysport) June 20, 2023
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Raonic’s withdrawal from the Queen’s Club Championships serves as a reminder that even the most talented and dedicated players are susceptible to injuries. As the tennis world anxiously awaits his comeback, fans remain hopeful for his swift recovery and the resurgent return of one of the game’s true warriors.
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