(‘s-Hertogenbosch) Canadian Milos Raonic defeated Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the ‘s-Hertogenbosch Tennis Tournament in the Netherlands on Monday, for his first victory at an ATP tournament in more than two years.
The 32-year-old Ontarian, who ranked third in the world rankings in men’s singles in 2016 and 2017, needed 84 minutes to end the duel, played on grass.
Raonic’s previous ATP tournament triumph dated back to March 29, 2021, when he defeated Frenchman Ugo Humbert in straight sets at the Miami Open.
Victim of injuries to an Achilles tendon and a toe, Raonic had not played on the men’s circuit since July 28, 2021, during a tournament in Atlanta. He then suffered a defeat in three sets against the American Brandon Nakashima.
In 2016, Raonic reached the final of the Wimbledon Open, making him the first Canadian in the professional era to advance to a men’s singles final at a Grand Slam tournament.
