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| Match: Finished | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Bautista Agut (ESP) (22) | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6(6) | 6 |
| J. Millman (AUS) | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7(8) | 4 |
| Completed Sets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Set won by R. Bautista Agut | 6 - 4 | R. Bautista Agut leads 3 to 2 |
| Set won by J. Millman | 6(6) - 7(8) | J. Millman has tied the match at 2 sets all |
| Set won by J. Millman | 3 - 6 | J. Millman trails 2 to 1 |
| Set won by R. Bautista Agut | 6 - 1 | R. Bautista Agut leads 2 to 0 |
| Set won by R. Bautista Agut | 6 - 3 | R. Bautista Agut leads 1 to 0 |
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Australia’s John Millman faces Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut in Round 2 Australian Open action. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 5pm (AEDT).
Bautista Agut shattered the hopes and dreams of millions of people in knocking the brave and injured Andy Murray out of the Australian Open in Round 1.
Today he will look to silence the crowd and disappoint another large group of people when he faces the 29-year-old Australian from Brisbane.
With a world ranking of 23, the Spaniard will test the Australian from the baseline and may keep him out on court for a long time, on what looks like being another scorching day in Melbourne.
Millman is something of a revelation late in his career and his form has been good leading into the event. A comfortable four-set win in Round 1 sees him fresh and ready to tackle a physically and mentally strong player.
Ranked 38 in the world, Millman will truly believe that this match can be won and if he is able to shorten points with aggressive moves forward, the Spaniard’s rhythm may be affected negatively. It stands to be an epic encounter on a hot and dry afternoon at Melbourne Park with a spot in Round 3 on offer.
Prediction
Bautista Agut is a superb and consistent player and if allowed to dictate terms, will win this match.
If Millman can disrupt his groundstroke rhythm and keep the Spaniard moving, he does have the weapons to make inroads.
I can see Millman winning a set but Bautista Agut being too good over the length of the journey.
Bautista Agut in four sets.
Where: Melbourne Park, Melbourne
When: Wednesday 16th January 2019, 5pm (AEDT)
TV: Nine Network, 9NOW app
Betting: Roberto Bautista Agut $1.28 John Millman $3.25
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