John Millman

Australian wildcard John Millman did his part to make up for the disappointment of Nick Kyrgios' withdrawal by clinching a riveting and hard-fought five set ...

He was previously deputy editor of The Sun-Herald and a federal political reporter in Canberra.Connect via [Michael Gleeson](/by/michael-gleeson-hveeu)is an award-winning senior sports writer specialising in AFL and athletics.Connect via “When I step out on the court I get to see all the Greek flags ... “I love coming back here, seeing all my cousins (the Australian-Greeks in the crowd). [Michael Koziol](/by/michael-koziol-hvf7q)is Sydney Editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, based in our Sydney newsroom. But there is a bit of theatre, emotion and drama about both players on court. They (the cousins) are everywhere!” Plagued by injuries in years past, Kubler has been trouble-free for 18 months and posted a career-best singles result at Wimbledon last year, reaching the fourth round. “I just think he’s going to grow just from being around Alex [de Minaur] as well and playing big matches and how to deal with his emotions.” Luckily, I was able to serve quite well.” The fact of Kyrgios going out and Tsitsipas being the one to step forward on the day to embrace the local connection had a further symmetry to it, in that the pair have a fractious relationship. “I was able to put it together and win those important points. A perfectly placed lob followed by a passing winner to get the break and go up 3-1 in the decider was the firecracker the Australian needed to take the match 6-7(8), 7-5, 6-7(2), 6-2, 6-3 and advance to the second round.

John Millman has pulled through a four-hour five-set marathon against Switzerland's Marc-Andrea Huesler to reach the Australian Open second round.

It is the sixth time Millman has reached the second round at his home major, in his ninth Melbourne Park campaign and 30th grand slam. Millman, who required a wildcard after falling to No.140 in the rankings, joins fellow Australian Jason Kubler in reaching the second round of the men’s draw on the opening day. Veteran Australian John Millman has cashed in on his Melbourne Park wildcard, delivering a typical five-set marathon victory over Switzerland’s Marc-Andrea Huesler to reach the second round.

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John Millman has enjoyed a mixed start to 2023, with five matches played in the build up to the Australian Open ending in three wins and two defeats. He lost 7- ...

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Aussie wildcard Rinky Hijikata has recovered from a two-set deficit to score a memorable victory in his Australian Open main-draw debut.

[WC] Olivia Gadecki (AUS) v Marta Kostyuk (UKR) That is the most fun match I’ve ever played in my life.” “I couldn’t have done it without the support today. “Going into the fifth I was feeling pretty good. He used this momentum to shine, striking 58 winners to secure his first Grand Slam main-draw singles victory in memorable fashion. “I was just a little bit anxious I think and really uptight,” Hijikata explained of his slow start.

Aussie brilliance! Open debutant wins from 2-0 down after five-set Millman epic; ex-champ out: Wrap.

I was - I don’t know, I don’t really know what to say at the moment,” Hijikata said on Nine post-match. A raucous crowd cheered him home, and the pressure built with Hijikata double-faulting on the second of two initial match points. That is the most fun match I’ve ever played in my life.” The Aussie stormed back into the match in front of a loud Court 8 crowd. “I couldn’t have done it without the support today. He then butchered a return which dribbled over the net and could not be returned, earning a 4-2 lead. It was an imposing start with a first set bagel before Giron finally got on the board in the second - but it was a brief respite from the Russian’s dominance. Tsitsipas was comfortable against France’s Quentin Halys early but the third set was a battle, seeing him save four set points to force a tiebreak, then coming back from 3-0 down to claim it and the match, 6-3 6-4 7-6(6). The Aussie led 5-0 in the opening set tiebreak before dropping it 10-8, and led 5-2 in the third set before losing it in another tiebreak. That was mental. Watch Tennis Live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. Live Coverage of ATP + WTA Tour Tournaments including Every Finals Match.