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2018 US Open, September 6 Men's singles, Quarter-finals Arthur Ashe Stadium, Billie Jean King Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York Novak Djokovic vs John Millman |
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Giant killer John Millman will be out to cause another monumental upset in his first grand slam quarter-final as he takes on Novak Djokovic at the US Open. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from around 10:30am (AEST).
Millman came away with one of the biggest upsets in US Open history during his first fourth-round match at a grand slam, knocking Roger Federer over in four sets.
In doing so, the Australian became the first man ranked outside 50 to beat Federer at the US Open in 41 attempts and moves to 37 in the live world rankings.
While Federer was slightly off his game during the match, all credit must go the way of Millman. He pounced on a poor serving performance and barely hit any unforced errors, winning all the crucial moments of the match after bouncing back from a set and a break down.
Millman was quick around the court, never died on a point and turned the match into a physical duel from the get-go.
The problem with those tactics against a player like Djokovic though, is that the Serbian loves a physical battle almost as much as anyone else on tour.
Djokovic will also have the weapons to outclass Millman on offence, so if the Aussie to advance again, he will need to increase his level even more, pouncing on any and all errors which come off his opponent’s racquet.
The former World No.1 should also be incredibly fresh heading into this match, having only lost two sets throughout the tournament before blasting past Portugal’s Joao Sousa in straight sets yesterday.
If he can maintain that level, on the surface at least, Millman has very little chance of hanging on.
Still, the amount of pressure he puts on with court movement and pace around the baseline may cause errors, and if that’s the case, Millman could fire on the back of a strong start to the match.
Prediction
It’s so hard to go past Djokovic. The general consensus would be that Millman has just played the match of his live and no matter how hard he fights, will struggle to back up the performance.
Djokovic in four tough sets.
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JOHNY BULLDOG
Roar Rookie
The joker just to classy mate,but he tried hard so well done.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Thanks for joining me this morning on The Roar for our live coverage of the 2018 US Open as Novak Djokovic got the better of John Millman. Hopefully you enjoyed the coverage. I'll be back on Saturday with the men's semi-finals from 6am (AEST), but be sure to join Riley Pettigrew with the women's semi-finals from 9am (AEST) tomorrow. Bye for now.
Scott Pryde
Expert
US OPEN SEMI-FINALS Women's Friday, 9am - Serena Williams vs Anastasija Sevastova Friday, 10:30am (approx) - Madison Keys vs Naomi Osaka Men's From Saturday 6am (order TBC) Rafael Nadal vs Juan Martin Del Potro Kei Nishikori vs Novak Djokovic FINALS Sunday 6am - Women's Monday 6am - Men's Dates and times AEST.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Thoughts on the match Roarers?
Scott Pryde
Expert
GAME, SET, MATCH, NOVAK DJOKOVIC Djokovic up to the net again here and he hits the volley away to advance to his tenth US Open semi-final. The scoreline is going to look easy, but after two hours and 48 minutes on court, it was anything but. John Millman pushed him for every minute of that three-set match and while he couldn't win a set, he played a high level for the duration. Djokovic just too good. The Aussie ran into a brick wall he simply couldn't overcome today. Djokovic will fake Kei Nishikori in the semi-finals on Saturday morning. Novak Djokovic 6 6 6 John Millman 3 4 4
Scott Pryde
Expert
Fault from Djokovic. The second is returned wide on a backhand, but that will bring up three match points. Djokovic 6 6 5 - 40 Millman 3 4 4 - 0
Scott Pryde
Expert
Oh that's stunning from Djokovic. Up to the net again and then a lovely volley which spins away through the air to the corner. Djokovic 6 6 5 - 30 Millman 3 4 4 - 0
Scott Pryde
Expert
Djokovic serving to close this match out. Millman still won't give in though. An extremely long point, but the Aussie eventually hits a forehand long. Djokovic 6 6 5 - 15 Millman 3 4 4 - 0
Scott Pryde
Expert
BREAK! Djokovic That will be the end of that now, surely. Millman with a forehand into the net. He just refused to get on the attack there, despite having Djokovic on the ropes a few times. Djokovic will serve for the match after the change. Djokovic 6 6 5 - Millman 3 4 4 -
Scott Pryde
Expert
Good serve down the T, but Djokovic returns again, before putting a backhand into the net. Djokovic 6 6 4 - 40 Millman 3 4 4 - 30
Scott Pryde
Expert
Djokovic will still have two break points, but relentless defence from Millman saves the first, a forehand going long. Djokovic 6 6 4 - 40 Millman 3 4 4 - 15
Scott Pryde
Expert
Fault. The second is returned on a backhand, then Djokovic rips the forehands down the court, hits one to the corner and Millman can only send a ball long. Three break points. Djokovic 6 6 4 - 40 Millman 3 4 4 - 0
Scott Pryde
Expert
Long point here, but extremely well constructed by Djokovic. Sliced backhands to perfection, then a backhand up the line. Djokovic 6 6 4 - 30 Millman 3 4 4 - 0
Scott Pryde
Expert
Millman with a wide serve, then a backpedalling forehand wide after a great return at his feet. Djokovic 6 6 4 - 15 Millman 3 4 4 - 0
Scott Pryde
Expert
Short return from Millman, but a lovely drop shot from Djokovic allows him to hold serve. Djokovic 6 6 4 - Millman 3 4 4 -
Scott Pryde
Expert
Millman manages to get the serve back in, but then sends a running backhand long from way behind the baseline. Djokovic 6 6 3 - 40 Millman 3 4 4 - 15
Scott Pryde
Expert
Fault. The second is returned with depth on a backhand, then Djokovic fires a shot long. Djokovic 6 6 3 - 30 Millman 3 4 4 - 15
Scott Pryde
Expert
Fault. The second is down the middle and returned short, with Djokovic then putting the forehand away. Djokovic 6 6 3 - 30 Millman 3 4 4 - 0
Scott Pryde
Expert
Djokovic to serve. He faults, then Millman fires a forehand wide in return. Djokovic 6 6 3 - 15 Millman 3 4 4 - 0
Scott Pryde
Expert
Oh wow. Djokovic has just lost the plot now. Serve down the middle and the Djoker hooks his return into the grandstand. Djokovic 6 6 3 - Millman 3 4 4 -