Tiafoe & Milos Raonic just ended a crazy first set in an even crazier way. “This end of the net doesn’t count as a touch” Frances touched the net, but it was after the post for singles. So it’s legal. I think everyone just learned a new rule today.
Spectacular Showdown: Raonic's heroic win against Tiafoe in Canadian Open
ATPTuesday, 08 August 2023 at 08:57
Milos Raonic secured an incredible victory over world No. 10 Frances Tiafoe, advancing to the second round of the National Bank Canadian Open in Toronto
There was great anticipation for Raonic's return to the Masters 1000, where he is a local favorite. The former world No. 3 is an idol of Canadian tennis, and after two years away from the forefront of the global tennis scene due to injury setbacks, Raonic is gradually striving to compete at his best level once again.
Tiafoe didn't come with the best confidence after falling in the quarterfinals of the Washington Open, a tournament where he was playing on home soil and entered as the second seed. Despite two solid victories over Aslan Karatsev and Shang Juncheng, Dan Evans stood in his way, ultimately claiming the title.
The first set started in the worst possible way for the Canadian, losing his serve quickly and giving an advantage to his opponent. Tiafoe led 5-3 at one point but couldn't seal the set, losing his service to love in the tenth game, leading to a dramatic tie-break.
A controversial end to the set unfolded on the central court in Toronto. The tie-break extended to 12-12 without either player conceding a service point until Raonic was the first to make an error.
Tiafoe had a set point with his serve, and during the exchange, a forehand from Raonic fell very close to the net. With a tremendous effort, Tiafoe reached the ball and managed to hit it over the net but touched the net.
The umpire awarded the point to the American player, ruling that he touched the net in the doubles court area, which wouldn't result in a fault. This situation sparked a heated debate, and the supervisor was called to resolve the call. However, the umpire upheld the decision, and 'Big-Foe' claimed the set.
In the second set, both players continued to dominate their serves, and without any break points played, they pushed the set to another tie-break. This time, both players dropped service points, and Raonic gained an advantage to level the match.
In an epic third set, the former world No. 3 fought valiantly, reminiscent of his prime moments. Despite facing six break points throughout the set, he didn't concede to any of them. Raonic gained an early lead in the set, going up 3-0, and maintained that advantage until the end of the match, securing his first victory at the Canadian Open since 2019.
In the second round, he will face Japanese player Taro Daniel, who advanced from the qualifying rounds and surprised the Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in the first round.
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