Raonic is the youngest player among the top 10 players in the Emirates Airline World Rankings. He visited a local professional sailing boat with female player Vesnina. The two crew members are Charlie Enright and Mark Towill from the United States, who are training in Portugal before the world-renowned Volvo Ocean Race.
Raonic and Vesnina both climbed the 30-meter mast, and their heart rate monitors showed a rapid increase in their heart rates. “It takes a little time to get used to it; once you’re halfway up, the second half is a bit easier. It’s a fun experience; my heart rate went up to over 140. I’m not a big fan of heights, so I’m glad I did it.”
Raonic last competed here in 2011, when he reached the semifinals before losing to Verdasco. This year, he has a bye in the first round, and his first opponent will be determined between Cuevas and Nedovyesov.
