Milos Raonic – Syl Apps Award 2014

Milos Raonic ended his competitive tennis journey in 2016 at a career-high No. 3 after earning personal-best 52 wins and reaching Nitto ATP Finals SF (l. to No. 1 Murray after holding 1 MP). He became the first Canadian to break into Top 10 in 2013, then won the 1st All-Canadian final in Open Era at 2014 Washington (d. Pospisil). Raonic advanced to 10 Grand Slam quarterfinals, 3 Grand Slam semi-finals, beating Federer in 5 sets to become the 1st Canadian Grand Slam men’s singles finalist at 2016 Wimbledon. Milos Raonic earned his biggest win of career over No. 2 Federer at 2014 Paris en route to second of his 4 ATP Masters 1000 finals. And to round out an amazing career, he played 77 tournaments and advanced to 7 finals since 8th and most recent ATP Tour title at 2016 Brisbane (d. Federer).