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S Diallo continues to make his tennis identity, and he is not shy about seeking help from Canadians who pave the way in front of him, including Raonic.
Diallo thinks he is lucky to share the 2023 Davis Cup stage with Raonic, and his game has grown up. And, he wasn’t shy about asking the 34-year-old questions.
“I want to learn from him, but I still do that,” Diallo said. “He is the best Canadian player we have in singles, so it’s always a honor and an honor to share the stage with him.”
Raonic “had a huge impact on me,” Diallo said. He also always learns from other Canucks like Felix Auger Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov, “All these guys, this is the leader of me trying to be a professional player and being the player I am today.”
Like his Canadians, Diallo cherishes the chance to get a home advantage at the National Bank Open.
“I have really good memories of this game since I was a young man, and seeing Milos reaching the final and Shapo also led me to the semifinals and got my first tour victory there two years ago,” he said. “This game took a special place in my heart. It was a game and I think all Canadians want to perform and do a good job. Obviously, a lot of expectations, but that comes with it – it’s a privilege.
“In my case, I will do my best to be ready and peak in that game.”
