Milos Raonic advances to first Grand Slam quarterfinal at Roland Garros

Newly-minted top ten Milos Raonic achieved a new milestone on his career after reaching his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the Roland Garros 2014 tournament. The Canadian defeated Marcel Granollers of Spain 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 to set up a highly anticipated match with world number two Novak Djokovic.

“It’s a good thing,” said Raonic. “If you asked me would I have ever thought that the first one would come at the French Open, I probably would not have answered that way, but I’m happy about it. I’m very happy with the level I’m playing [at this year], and I think it’s just showing in the results. I think that’s just a consequence of all the work I have been putting in.”

“I think I played the important moments well,” said Raonic. “There were a few moments where I’d be up quite handily on my serve, and I’d sort of drift away for a little bit, but when it came down to the wire I was playing those moments well.”

Raonic is looking forward to the upcoming match. He’s aiming to score a first win over the Serb with the latter winning their past two matches.

“I’m very eager and I’m looking forward to that. Especially after two weeks ago, to be putting myself in that situation to get to play him again.”