Milos Raonic is not enjoying a fantastic moment of his career. However, the former world no.3 is still one of the most respected personalities in tennis.
During a recent interview with Rolling Stones, the Canadian champion expressed his displeasure for the lack of reaction of the ATP and the governing body after Zverev was accused of domestic violence by his former girlfriend, Olya Sharypova.
Indeed, it’s important to stress that the accusations are unproven and Zverev has always strongly denied any wrongdoing.
Raonic commented: “I’m embarrassed and disappointed in the ATP and the other governing bodies’ response to this situation.”
Eventually, the ATP commissioned an independent report on how to deal with these issues. For some, that was not enough.
Milos Raonic in 2021
Ranked no.34, Raonic played his last match on the 28th of July when he was defeated by world no.84 Brandon Nakashima 5-7 6-3 7-6(4) in the 2nd round in Atlanta (draw).
During this season Milos achieved a composed 7-5 record.
Zverev at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2021
Ranked no.4, Alexander achieved a 43-11 match record in 2021. Zverev is currently competing at the U.S. Open where he managed to beat Sam Querrey 6-4 7-5 6-2, Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-1 6-0 6-3, Jack Sock 3-6 6-2 6-3 2-1 ret., Jannik Sinner 6-4 6-4 7-67 and Lloyd Harris 7-66 6-3 6-4.
Alexander Zverev will square off with the world no.1 Novak Djokovic in the semifinal on Friday at 7:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The head to head is 6-3 for Djokovic.
Alexander conquered 4 titles in 2021 in Acapulco, in Madrid, in Tokyo and in Cincinnati.
Zverev won 17 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts, 6 on clay courts and 5 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Milos Raonic and Alexander Zverev played each other 4 times. The head to head is 2-2. Previously, the last time they squared off, Alexander Zverev won 6-4 3-6 10-4 in the round robin in Geneva (Laver Cup) in September 2019.
