Milos Raonic does Canada proud by defeating Federer
John Tory, Adam van Koeverden among supporters
Milos Raonic made history Friday, becoming the first Canadian male tennis player to advance to a Grand Slam singles final. He did so at Wimbledon and against Roger Federer no less.
Milos. Raonic. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash">#Wimbledon</a> finalist. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CdnTennis?src=hash">#CdnTennis</a> history has been made. <a href="https://t.co/hMnnnlAbeU">pic.twitter.com/hMnnnlAbeU</a>
—@TennisCanadaThe initial reaction was mostly surprise as the 25-year-old knocked out one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Can't believe Federer is out! Well played Raonic. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash">#Wimbledon</a>
—@F0ggyNelsonTook a nap and woke up to see that Roger Federer lost 😮 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash">#Wimbledon</a>
—@RonaldBesslingFederer fans, while heartbroken, were still able to acknowledge the determination displayed by Raonic.
My heart aches to see Federer go out in the semis. He is a beautiful tennis player but Roanic earned the finals today. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash">#Wimbledon</a>
—@sfriedgirlIt's highly saddening to see Federer go this way in 1st S'Final against the Canadian Milos Roanic in 5 sets. Happy for Roanic! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash">#Wimbledon</a>
—@karmughilvannanEven non-tennis fans are beginning to #believeinthesleeve.
I don't even know tennis but that man Roanic is hype.. and Serena. Bout to watch tennis for the first time
—@UncleNgaboPrime Minister Justin Trudeau and Toronto Mayor John Tory threw his support behind the Thornhill, Ont., native.
Another game for Milos! First Canadian man to make a Grand Slam singles final - one more to go. Good luck on Sunday. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash">#Wimbledon</a>
—@JustinTrudeauHistory maker! Toronto is pulling for you Milos in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash">#Wimbledon</a> final. <a href="https://t.co/WrcKfqBUkW">pic.twitter.com/WrcKfqBUkW</a>
—@JohnToryCanadian Olympians Adam van Koeverden and Liz Gleadle cheered on their potential Rio 2016 teammate.
Milos Raonic!!!
—@vankayakOfficially a big <a href="https://twitter.com/milosraonic">@milosraonic</a> fan!!! WHAT A MATCH! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash">#Wimbledon</a>
—@JavelizzCBC columnist and Olympian Deidra Dionne, along with Rio-bound swimmer Ryan Cochrane, expressed what most people across the country were feeling after the historic win.
So proud to be Canadian during moments like this..<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/teamMilos?src=hash">#teamMilos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash">#Wimbledon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamCanada">@TeamCanada</a>
—@deidrardionneSo cool to see Canadians making history! Congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/milosraonic">@milosraonic</a> <a href="https://t.co/eGhkaB06U9">https://t.co/eGhkaB06U9</a>
—@cochraneryanOh, and Milos? Well if you ask him, he's not done yet.
"It will have a bigger impact [back home] if I can win. I am by no means done"<br><br>- <a href="https://twitter.com/milosraonic">@milosraonic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash">#Wimbledon</a> <a href="https://t.co/2HLVMiD2Ij">pic.twitter.com/2HLVMiD2Ij</a>
—@WimbledonDo you think Milos can finish his historic tournament and win the final? Let us know in our poll.