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Milos Raonic relies on a quiet head on his shoulders during times of trouble, as was the case when beating Stanislas Wawrinka in the Australian Open fourth round on Monday. The Canadian 13th seed looked serene as he moved two sets ahead against the Swiss former champion but even when Wawrinka roused himself to level the match, Raonic called on his Zen-like inner peace and refused to panic.

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Canada's Milos Raonic reacts after winning his fourth round match against Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, Australia.Jason Reed/Reuters

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Canada's Milos Raonic serves during his fourth round match against Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, Australia.Thomas Peter/Reuters

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Canada's Milos Raonic reacts after winning his fourth round match against Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, Australia, January 25, 2016. REUTERS/Thomas PeterThomas Peter/Reuters

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Canada's Milos Raonic (R) changes his shoes during his men's singles match against Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka (L) on day eight of the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne.William West/AFP / Getty Images

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Milos Raonic of Canada makes a backhand return to Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne.Rick Rycroft/The Associated Press

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Danielle Knudson, right, girlfriend of Canada's Milos Raonic celebrates after his fourth round win over Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne.Vincent Thian/The Associated Press

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Canada's Milos Raonic hits a shot as spectators watch during his fourth round match against Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, Australia.Brandon Malone/Reuters

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Milos Raonic of Canada plays a forehand in his fourth round match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland during day eight of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park.Scott Barbour/Getty Images

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Milos Raonic, right, of Canada is congratulated by Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland after winning their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne.Aaron Favila/The Associated Press

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Milos Raonic of Canada serves to Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne.Rick Rycroft/The Associated Press

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