John Millman stuns Roger Federer in major US Open upset
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Millman wins 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (7-3)
FULL MATCH REPORT - MILLMAN DEFEATS FEDERER
That's Millman's first win against a top-10 opponent as Roger Federer slowly trudges off after his loss.
Millman came into the match ranked 55th and as a result it is Roger Federer's first loss to an opponent ranked over 50th overall.
Millman following the win:
"I'm probably in a little bit of disbelief. I have so much respect for Roger and everything he's done for the game and he's been a hero of mine. Today he wasn't at his best, but I'll take it.
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I felt like a deer in the headlights to begin with. The feet weren't moving and Roger had it on a string. But I got out of a tough second set and really found my feet and started to get really aggressive."
Millman on facing Djokovic next:
"I'm playing some good tennis right now and Novak's an incredible player. He moves incredible well and he's another guy I've looked up to with his game style."
MILLMAN WINS IT!
HE'S DONE IT! ONE OF THE MOST MONUMENTAL UPSETS IN TENNIS HISTORY! FEDERER GOES LONG WITH THE RETURN!
Tiebreak: Millman 6-1
Tiebreak: Millman 5-1
Tiebreak: Millman 4-1
Tiebreak: Millman 3-1
Double-fault from Federer.
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Tiebreak: Millman 2-1
Tiebreak: Millman 1-1
Tiebreak: Federer 1-0
4th Set: Millman 6-6 (FED 6-3, MIL 7-5, MIL 7-6 (9-7)
Federer 15-0: First double-fault of the night for Millman. A bit of fatigue maybe.
Millman 15-15: Federer catches the net on a furious forehand attempt and it juuuust goes out.
Millman 30-15: Whenever there is a big point to be won, Millman wins it. Another winner off a Federer drop shot!
Federer 30-30: Federer returns serve with his patented one-handed backhand and Millman is long with the return.
Millman 40-30: Federer goes long with the backhand return after a short rally.
Millman forces a tiebreak with an ace! And he is pumped!
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