Milos Raonic powers his way to historic victory down under
Milos Raonic wrote more Canadian tennis history Wednesday when he defeated Gael Monfils at the Australian Open to earn a spot in his second career Grand Slam semifinal. The 25-year-old from Thornhill, Ont., who also reached the final four at Wimbledon in 2014, will next play four-time finalist Andy Murray.
Milos Raonic of Canada hits a forehand return to Gael Monfils of France during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne.Rick Rycroft/The Associated Press
Canada's Milos Raonic hits a return during his quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne.Paul Crock/AFP / Getty Images
Milos Raonic of Canada celebrates after defeating Gael Monfils of France in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne.Vincent Thian/The Associated Press
Milos Raonic of Canada (L) celebrates match point in his quarter final match against Gael Monfils of France at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne.Michael Dodge/Getty Images
Fans celebrate as Milos Raonic of Canada wins in his quarter final match against Gael Monfils of France at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne.Michael Dodge/Getty Images
Milos Raonic of Canada plays a backhand return to Gael Monfils of France during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne.Aaron Favila/The Associated Press
Canada's Milos Raonic signs autographs after winning his quarter-final match against France's Gael Monfils at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne.Thomas Peter/Reuters
Canada's Milos Raonic hits a shot during his quarter-final match against France's Gael Monfils at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne.Jason O’Brien/Reuters
Gael Monfils of France plays a forehand while on his knees in his quarter final match against Milos Raonic of Canada at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne.Scott Barbour/Getty Images
Milos Raonic of Canada hits a backhand return to Gael Monfils of France during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne.Aaron Favila/The Associated Press