Milos Raonic Pulls Out of Davis Cup Finals 2019

Former World No.3 Milos Raonic pulls out of the next week’s inaugural Davis Cup Finals 2019 due to a back injury, confirms tennis Canada on Monday.

Milos Raonic, who has been struggling with injuries lately, also missed the US Open 2019 due to a back injury and has played only 3 matches on the ATP Tour since then.

The 28-year-old admitted that he has not been fully fit in recent years and his body has once again let him down as he is disappointed to pull out of the revamped Davis Cup. Raonic also explained that he will try to get back on the court healthier next season and wished luck to the Canadian Davis Cup team to clinch their first Davis Cup title.

It is very hard and disappointing for me that I will not be able to represent my country at Davis Cup. My health has continued to let me down through this entire year and now once again. I will take the appropriate time to get healthy and I look forward to being back on the court next season,” Milos Raonic said in a statement.

He further added: “I believe in my teammates, and I know they’ll give everything to secure Canada’s first Davis Cup title. I’ll be following them very closely and I wish them the best.”

Brayden Schnur from Pickering, Ont. will replace Milos Raonic at the Davis Cup finals 2019. The other players of the Canadian Davis Cup team also include Denis Shapovalov, Félix Auger-Aliassime, and Vasek Pospisil.

“I’m very happy to be able to play in the Davis Cup Finals but, of course, I first want to wish Milos a speedy recovery,” Brayden Schnur upheld. “It’s an honor for me to represent Canada in this team competition. We know every win will be hard-won but I’m ready to support my teammates and go all the way.”

Canada will face Italy on 18th November and the United States of America on 19th November in Group F of the Davis Cup 2019, which is scheduled from 18th November to 24th November at Caja Majica stadium in Madrid.