Raonic Pulls Out of French Open

May 22, 2015 | By New York Tennis Magazine Staff
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The sixth-ranked player in the world, Canada’s Milos Raonic, announced on Thursday that he is withdrawing from the French Open, the second major tournament of the year which begins on May 24.

The 24-year-old underwent surgery on his right foot last week to fix Morton’s Neuroma, a condition that thickens the tissue around the nerves near the toe.

“I am sad to have to unfortunately announce my withdrawal from 2015’s Roland Garros,” he said in a statement. “I tried my best to be back on court and healthy in time after surgery but after consulting with my team and doctors, I made a decision to withdraw from this year’s tournament and make sure I am able to return to the court at 100 percent. My rehab will continue this week and I will shortly begin preparations for a strong Queens Club and Wimbledon.”

Raonic last played at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he reached the quarterfinals before falling to Andy Murray. His foot injury forced him to withdraw from the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters and the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in the last couple of weeks.

Last year, Raonic reached the Roland Garros quarterfinals before falling to world number one Novak Djokovic. 


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