Social Media Reacts To Millman's Victory Over Federer
John Millman upset five-time former champion Roger Federer on Monday night to become the first Australian man to reach the US Open quarter-finals since Lleyton Hewitt in 2006. Twelve months ago, Millman was ranked No. 235 in the ATP Rankings and is now assured of a Top 40 breakthrough.
[ALSO LIKE]The tennis world reacted on social media to Millman’s big win, a match that ended close to 1 a.m. local time on Tuesday morning.
A night to remember forever. Well played @johnhmillman. An amazing and inspirational journey that led to this moment. #moretocome ???? pic.twitter.com/dSIoT6MyEn
— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) September 4, 2018
Well this is up there as an upset for the ages...Aussie @johnhmillman knocks out Roger Federer from the US Open.... relentless shotmaking and resolve... enjoy it mate
— Paul McNamee (@PaulFMcNamee) September 4, 2018
Tonight @usopen again showed us why it’s important to get out there and bring an attitude that has full time competitive fight attached to it. Congrats @johnhmillman , it’s the one major part of his game which is on REPEAT- it gives you opportunities. ????????#humble #honest
— roger rasheed (@roger_rasheed) September 4, 2018
What a night for the underdog exactly why we lace up the sneakers ???? https://t.co/70VmAzY2PP
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) September 4, 2018
@johnhmillman you are my idol!!!????????????????????????????????????
— alex de minaur (@alexdeminaur) September 4, 2018
What a match! Well done @johnhmillman!
— Anastasia Rodionova (@arodionova) September 4, 2018
Not much work getting done in @TennisAustralia HQ today! Huge congrats @johnhmillman on your win. Richly deserved. pic.twitter.com/eOz9ywTjmw
— Todd Woodbridge (@toddwoodbridge) September 4, 2018
Congrats to John Millman for creating one of the greatest upsets in tennis history by beating Roger Federer. One of the hardest working pros out there & a reallly decent guy.Sometimes we get results we never see coming but belief,persistence, desire go a long way.
— Greg Rusedski (@GregRusedski1) September 4, 2018
Gracious and classy as always.
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 4, 2018
Until next time, @rogerfederer...#USOpen pic.twitter.com/zxPLUSbFuD
Tomorrow's back page: Our man @johnhmillman downs a tennis legend, beating Roger Federer in the #USOpen. Senior reporter @PMalone_CMail has followed John's career from the early days and has done a cracking job reporting on the huge upset. Grab a copy tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/OTqqFJ1NuS
— Courier Mail Sport (@cmail_sport) September 4, 2018
[@johnhmillman defeats the King ????]
— Tecnifibre (@tecnifibre) September 4, 2018
- 1st 1/4 Final in Grand Slam
- 1st victory against a Top 10
Keep it up John! ????#FightSmart????
???? Antoine Couvercelle Photographe pic.twitter.com/GZjX6To7Yj