Raonic, Bryan brothers committed to Delray Beach Open

D E L R AY B E AC H — M i l o s Ra o n i c was l o o k i n g f o rward to playing in the Delray Beach Open last February, but an injury kept him from making his debut in the ATP World Tour event.

Now, the top Canadian in the history of professional tennis has made good on a promise to make the Delray Beach Open one of his 2017 early-season stops.

Raonic is the first star to sign on to play in the 10-day event that will celebrate its 25th anniversary Feb. 17-26 at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center.

“I know there i s great support from Canadians in the area, and I definitely want to play in a venue with that kind of atmosphere,” said Raonic, who has moved up the rankings to No. 6 after reaching the Wimbledon final in July against Andy Murray. “I am sad to have been unable to compete in it last year, but it adds to the excitement for me to come there and do well.”

T h e D e l r a y B e a c h O p e n a l s o a n n o u n c e d t h a t t h e r e c o r d - s e t t i n g Br yan brothers doubles t e a m, wh o l a s t Fe b r u - ary were part of arguably the most exciting doubles final in the tournament’s history, also will return in search of their fifth Delray Beach title.

WithRaonicandtheBryans i n t h e f o l d , t h e t o u r - n a m e n t i s l a u n c h i n g i t s pre - s al e t i cket drive. Fans can receive a 20 percent discount through Sept. 16 on individual reserved (sections A-J) and box seats purchased online at yellowtennisball.com, at the tournament box office (30 NW 1st Ave., Delray Beach), or by calling 561-330-6000.