Raonic Feeling 'Emotional' Ahead of First Wimbledon Appearance Since 2019

| by Alex Waite

Milos Raonic is preparing for his first Wimbledon since 2019 and the Canadian admitted he is feeling emotional about his long-awaited return to SW19.

In June, Raonic returned to professional tennis following a two-year absence from the ATP Tour due to an ongoing Achilles injury. The 32-year-old returned at the Liberma Open and defeated Miomir Kecmanovic before he lost in straight sets against Australian Jordan Thompson in the following round.

Then, Raonic had another injury setback and was forced to withdraw from the Cinch Championship, although the knock was not enough to keep the Canadian from a return at Wimbledon. Raonic will take on Dennis Novak at Wimbledon in his first-round clash and the 2016 finalist told Tennis Majors that his expectations are different this time around because of his recovery from injury.

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“It’s going to be an emotional thing to go through here but it’s impossible to get an idea of how much. I could win my first match here, lose my first match here, I could walk away in both cases being happy or upset. Measuring success last time I was here and now is quite different from how I would measure things now.”

Raonic told Tennis Majors

It has been a remarkable turnaround for Raonic, especially as the Canadian was considering an early retirement from tennis at his lowest point whilst injured. Although, the 32-year-old revealed that he rediscovered his motivation and drive to get back on the court as he didn't want his career to end following a long-term injury.

But, the 32-year-old is now feeling optimistic about giving Wimbledon, and some of the other big ATP tournaments in the calendar, another shot before the season ends.

"Right now, I’m coming back to play here in Wimbledon one more time, coming back to play Toronto, especially one more time, coming back for the US Open as well, and then I have to have a conversation with myself.”

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