McEnroe to work with Canadian Raonic

John Mcenroe reacts during a game against Jim Courier in the Connecticut Open Men's Legends event in New Haven, Conn., on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)

John Mcenroe reacts during a game against Jim Courier in the Connecticut Open Men's Legends event in New Haven, Conn., on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)

Published May 28, 2016

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Paris - Seven-times grand slam champion John McEnroe is joining the coaching team of Canadian world number nine Milos Raonic, the American said on Friday.

McEnroe, 57, made the announcement while working for television channel Eurosport at the French Open.

“When it comes to Wimbledon I'll be taking on and I'm gonna help coach this guy named Milos,” McEnroe said.

“He can win majors. He is one of five or six guys that can win Wimbledon. I'm excited to be part of his team.”

Raonic, 25, is a former Wimbledon semi-finalist and world number four who also works with Spaniard Carlos Moya, a former French Open champion.

Reuters

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