Milos Raonic of Canada will become part of the world’s top ten after defeating compatriot Vasek Pospisil 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(4) to reach the Montreal Masters 2013 final. The Canadian will next face world number four Rafael Nadal of Spain for the title.
Raonic will set the record as the first Canadian to become part of the elite top ten list in the ATP World Tour. He will also attempt to become the first Canadian Open champion since Robert Bedard did this in 1958.
“I think the Top 10 one stands out definitely more just because it’s a goal that I set out this year. To be able to do it here in Montréal is pretty amazing. It’s not even just for myself. Now I understand we have two Canadians that are beyond what the record was from before for highest ranked Canadian. I think that’s just significant on its own. For me it’s a very special day to at least get to a goal I set for myself earlier this year, which looked a little bit difficult after how I played recently. But to do it here in Montréal, it’s a relief and it’s a happy feeling.”
The 22-year old has already won four titles in the past but this will be his first ATP Masters 1000 final. Meanwhile, Nadal is gunning for a record 25th Masters title on Sunday after edging out two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic in the other semifinal.
