British No. 1 Johanna Konta leads field.
The Frenchman's fast hands and quick reads enabled him to wiggle out of big trouble on Wednesday in Stuttgart.
After working with John McEnroe last year, Milos Raonic has chosen a more low-key coach for this year's grass campaign.
The 20-year-old is an overnight sensation in her home country after becoming the first unseeded woman to win Roland Garros since 1933.
The World No.13 is progressing in his recovery, but not quickly enough.
Wimbledon winner sends title trophy on luxury ride.
World No. 1 doesn't envision winning majors in his mid 30s.
