Milos Raonic (#84), started the year at #156, and in just a span of two months, has won his first ATP Tour title in San Jose, becoming the first Canadian to do so in sixteen years! He also reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, which he had to qualify to enter the main draw, becoming the first qualifier to do so since 1999. Enroute to the championship, he had wins over some heavy hitters like Verdasco and Monfils and former top veterans, Malisse and Blake! Below was his path to the championship -
F - Fernando Verdasco (ESP) (#9) 76(5) 76(6)
SF - Gael Monfils (FRA) (#12) W/O
QF - Richard Berankis (LTU) (#74) 64 76(2)
2R - James Blake (USA) (#170) 62 76(4)
1R - Xavier Malisse (BEL) (#45) 63 64
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