There is a 50/50 chance that Milos Raonic will be able to participate in Canada’s Davis Cup tie against France following a fresh injury concern.
The world No.13 hasn’t played on the tour since the semifinals of the Australian Open. Since then he has been sidelined from action due to an abductor injury. Two weeks ago the Canadian admitted that he was yet to return to training as he awaited clearance from his medical team.
“I’ve been able to push myself somewhat in the fitness aspect of it and now I have to see how it translates to the court.” Raonic explained.
Raonic was scheduled to return to the tour in Mexico at the Acapulco Open last week but withdrew from the event. According to Yahoo Sports journalist, Stephanie Myles, the 25-year-old, withdrew from the event due to an ‘ongoing hip injury’.
Now it appears that there is another injury troubling Raonic. According to a media report from France Info, Raonic is suffering from some sort of a groin problem, however, it is unclear how serious it is. The issue has been confirmed by Tennis Canada vice-president Louis Borfiga. Speaking with France Info, Borfiga admitted that he was unsure if Raonic will be able to play in the tie.
“It’s 50-50 I would say. He is in Los Angeles and will do a physical test and a tennis test, with his doctor, her and physical trainer. They will see if he can play or not”. Borfiga told France Info.
It is understood that a decision regarding Raonic’s Davis Cup bid will be made by the end of Sunday night.
The recent injury woes following a positive start to the year by Raonic. Starting his year at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship, the Canadian defeated Stan Wawrinka to reach the final. The world No.13 continued his run at the Brisbane International, when he stunned Roger Federer in the final to with his eighth ATP title. He rounded off a successful January with by reaching the semifinal of the Australian Open for the first time in his career.
The uncertainty over Raonic is a huge drawback for Canada. Playing in the french territory of Guadalupe, underdogs Canada will face four top-20 French players.
