Milos Raonic returns to National Bank Open for first time in 5 years
Milos Raonic returns to the National Bank Open next month.
It’s the first time the Thornhill, Ont., native has competed in the NBO in Toronto since 2018. He received a wild card for participation in the main draw of the tournament.
The 2013 NBO finalist is on a comeback path of sorts after an extended absence due to injuries. He triumphed last month in his first ATP Tour match since July 2021, but most recently fell to Tommy Paul in the second round at Wimbledon last Thursday.
World No. 12 Felix Auger-Aliassime of Montreal and No. 29 Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., will also represent Canada in the star-studded tournament.
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Canadian Milos Raonic, who last competed at Wimbledon in 2019, advances to the second round with a (6-7,6-4,7-6,6-1) victory over Austrian Dennis Novak. Raonic’s win was highlighted by 28 aces.
Headlining the event are the world’s top two seed No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and 23-time Grand Slam champion and five-time NBO winner, second seed Novak Djokovic.
The tournament will take place from August 5 to 13 at Sobeys Stadium.
