Milos Raonic has told his fans he is "by no means done yet" as he prepares to take on Andy Murray at Wimbledon on Sunday in his first final in a Grand Slam.
The Canadian has also thanked his coach, tennis legend John McEnroe, for helping him to find his voice in the tournament.
Many would consider Raonic's appearance an overdue debut in a trophy match at a major, and it is an opportunity he is determined to seize upon.
Raonic posted a simple message on Twitter - "I am by no means done yet" - as he prepares to face down not only a Grand Slam final regular in Murray, but a Centre Court crowd who will be firmly behind the home player.
McEnroe may have been known for his surly moods, but he fed off showing his emotions on court, and in a short-term role working on Raonic's coaching team, which ends this weekend, he has primed the 25-year-old for success on the biggest stage.
"That's for sure," said Raonic, when asked if McEnroe had made him more vocal on court.
"I think it's something that we've all been working together at. I think he's definitely put an emphasis on it."
Raonic said McEnroe has urged him to "try to get it out of you on court and leave it all out there", and the approach has paid off.
A more expressive Raonic has carved a path through the draw, fending off seven-time champion Roger Federer on Friday to earn his shot at glory.
But Raonic insists there is no angry streak within him.
"I haven't been angry. I've been quite positive," he said. "I think it's more of a positive attitude."
He practised on Court Five on Saturday, with McEnroe and fellow coach Carlos Moya close at hand.
They will look to keep him grounded, but Raonic cannot ignore what awaits him, and the chance to lay a claim on being the leader of a new generation of players.
"Hopefully I make it count even more. I have a great opportunity on Sunday," Raonic said. "That's what I'm definitely going to be looking forward to it.
"There was a significant point for me coming back from two sets to love in the fourth round [against David Goffin]. Both Carlos and John took me aside and said, 'This can change your career at this point'.
"So hopefully it continues that way."