Tennis

John McEnroe joins Milos Raonic's coaching team

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

Former great says Canadian 'can win Wimbledon'

Former tennis great John McEnroe, right, has joined Milos Raonic's coaching staff. McEnroe made the announcement on Friday while commentating on TV, saying he believes the Canadian has what it takes to win Wimbledon. (Julian Finney/Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

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.