Milos Raonic does Canada proud by defeating Federer

Canadian tennis player Milos Roanic made history Friday by beating Roger Federer at Wimbledon to become the first Canadian man to advance to a Grand Slam singles final. See some of the best reactions to the historic win.

John Tory, Adam van Koeverden among supporters

Gabriella Cook CBC Sports Posted: Jul 08, 2016 1:54 PM EDT | Last Updated: July 8, 2016

Milos Raonic celebrates his victory over Roger Federer in the Wimbledon semifinals. (Getty Images/Shaun Botterill)

Milos Raonic made history Friday,becoming the first Canadian male tennis player to advance to a Grand Slam singles final. He did so at Wimbledon and against Roger Federer no less.

Milos. Raonic. #Wimbledon finalist. #CdnTennis history has been made. pic.twitter.com/hMnnnlAbeU
—@TennisCanada

The initial reaction was mostly surpriseas the 25-year-old knocked out one of the greatest tennis players of all time.

Can't believe Federer is out! Well played Raonic. #Wimbledon
—@F0ggyNelson

Took a nap and woke up to see that Roger Federer lost #Wimbledon
—@RonaldBessling

Federer fans,while heartbroken,were still able to acknowledge the determination displayed by Raonic.

My heart aches to see Federer go out in the semis. He is a beautiful tennis player but Roanic earned the finals today. #Wimbledon
—@sfriedgirl

It's highly saddening to see Federer go this way in 1st S'Final against the Canadian Milos Roanic in 5 sets. Happy for Roanic! #Wimbledon
—@karmughilvannan

Even non-tennis fans are beginning to #believeinthesleeve.

I don't even know tennis but that man Roanic is hype.. and Serena. Bout to watch tennis for the first time
—@UncleNgabo

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau andToronto Mayor John Tory threw his support behind the Thornhill, Ont.,native.

Another game for Milos! First Canadian man to make a Grand Slam singles final - one more to go. Good luck on Sunday. #Wimbledon
—@JustinTrudeau

History maker! Toronto is pulling for you Milos in the #Wimbledon final. pic.twitter.com/WrcKfqBUkW
—@JohnTory

Canadian Olympians Adam van Koeverden and Liz Gleadle cheered on their potential Rio 2016 teammate.

Milos Raonic!!!
—@vankayak

Officially a big @milosraonic fan!!! WHAT A MATCH! #Wimbledon
—@Javelizz

CBC columnist and Olympian Deidra Dionne,along with Rio-bound swimmer Ryan Cochrane,expressed what most people across the country were feeling after the historic win.

So proud to be Canadian during moments like this..#teamMilos #Wimbledon @TeamCanada
—@deidrardionne

So cool to see Canadians making history! Congrats @milosraonic https://t.co/eGhkaB06U9
—@cochraneryan

Oh, and Milos? Well if you ask him, he's not done yet.

"It will have a bigger impact [back home] if I can win. I am by no means done"

- @milosraonic #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/2HLVMiD2Ij
—@Wimbledon

Do you think Milos can finish his historic tournament and win the final? Let us know in our poll.

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Milos Raonic does Canada proud by defeating Federer

John Tory, Adam van Koeverden among supporters

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