Milos Raonic made history at the ATP Finals by breaking the aces record in a best-of-three-set match. The Canadian tennis player smashed a total of 47 aces during his intense match against Cameron Norrie from Great Britain. This impressive feat surpassed the previous record of 45 aces held by Croatian star Ivo Karlovic since 2015.
Raonic’s powerful serves helped him secure a hard-fought victory with a score of 6-7 (6), 6-3, 7-6 (9) against Norrie. Out of his 70 total winners in the match, 47 came from aces, showcasing his dominance on the court. The third-set tiebreaker was particularly intense, with Raonic initially falling behind 7-6 and 9-8 before rallying to win the final three points and clinch the match.
In the next round, Raonic is set to face either No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz or Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel, promising another exciting matchup for tennis fans. Meanwhile, other notable results from the tournament include No. 3 seed Grigor Dimitrov’s swift victory over Adrian Mannarino and Australian Jordan Thompson’s upset win against No. 7 seed Holger Rune.
Moving to the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle, Germany, No. 3 seed Daniil Medvedev of Russia also delivered a standout performance in the opening round. He faced a tough challenge from Portugal’s Nuno Borges but managed to secure a 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory after a closely contested first-set tiebreaker. Medvedev showcased his serving prowess by earning a 9-7 edge in aces and displaying resilience in saving 5 out of 6 break points.
Medvedev’s upcoming match will be against China’s Zhizhen Zhang, who recently defeated Austrian Sebastian Ofner in a thrilling encounter. Additionally, No. 5 seed Hubert Hurkacz and German wild card Dominik Koepfer emerged victorious in their respective matches, adding more excitement to the tournament.
As the ATP Finals and Terra Wortmann Open progress, tennis enthusiasts can look forward to more thrilling matches and exceptional performances from top players around the world. Stay tuned for further updates and highlights from these prestigious tournaments.
