Canadian Milos Raonic to be coached by former top player Ivan Ljubicic

Canadian world number 16 Milos Raonic will now be working under a new coach – this time a former top 3 player Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia. Ljubicic has been working with Raonic at the start of the French Open 2013 tournament.

“Being coached by Ivan will really offer a new dimension to my game,” Raonic said.

“He brings such a vast knowledge of the game and his recent experience on Tour is a major plus for my development. We both come from aggressive styles of play so he can definitely understand the mentality I have on court and areas where I can improve. I’m looking forward to learning as much as I can from him and to continue to grow my game in the best way possible,” he added.

Ljubicic has officially retired from professional tennis last year and has attained a career-high ranking of number three. He has captured 10 ATP World tour titles including an ATP Masters 1000 title in Indian Wells three years ago. He’s also a bronze medallist at the 2004 Athens Olympics in the men’s doubles event together with compatriot Mario Ancic. Ljubicic also was part of the ATP Player Council from 2002 to 2010.

“Working with Milos will be a great challenge,” the former top three player said.

“He already has great weapons and I am looking forward to helping him develop his game even further this season. Since I retired I have never been too far from the tour and I think that my familiarity with the tour can be of help to Milos.”

Raonic will be training with Ljubicic at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Monaco.