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McEnroe joined Raonic's coaching entourage in May as a
consultant ahead of the grass-court season, and the world number
six reached his first ever career grand slam final in Wimbledon,
losing to Andy Murray in straight sets.
The American said his media commitments had become an "issue" at
Wimbledon.
"When the US Open starts on Monday, he's got his people. I'm
pulling for him and want him to do well," McEnroe told
reporters.
"I'd love to see all the guys play their best because I think
it's better for tennis. But it's best to sort of separate at
this stage. It will just make life easier for everyone."
Raonic, who also has former world number one Carlos Moya among
his coaching ranks, will begin his U.S. Open campaign against
Germany's Dustin Brown.
(Reporting by Nivedita Shankar in Bengaluru; editing by Amlan
Chakraborty)
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