So far, so good for Roger Federer, who is out on the hunt for his 21st Grand Slam titles. The Swiss has already won the first two matches of the Australian Open. He is now set to play John Millman in the third round of this tournament. Just like Federer, the Australian has also had a great start to this first grand slam showpiece. Furthermore, playing from home seems to give him an added advantage. He will have a significant section of fans supporting him during the tennis match.
Roger Federer vs John Millman
Federer will not consider his next match as an easier one, despite playing against Millman, who is not among the top 10 ranked players. The six-times Australian Open will be playing against a worthy competitor who eliminated him from the 2018 US Open. Besides, the Swiss almost lost to him in Brisbane. It just shows the level competition Federer will have to deal with. He even regards Millman as an opponent who can scamper his ambition of clinching the Australian Open title for the seventh time. In their last match, the 38-year-old experienced some conscious problems immediately after suffering an unexpected defeat. It is even a significant challenge for Roger Federer, considering that he will face of Millman, the hometown hero.
There seems to be no bad blood between the two tennis players as they head into the next round of this tournament. In fact, world number 3 regards Millman as a great guy with remarkable work ethics. Besides, they have both been practicing together quite often.
PREDICTION. Roger Federer Vs. John Millman H2H
This will be their fourth encounter as they lock horns in the Australian Open. In their previous meetings, Federer has won twice while Millman has one once. However, still, Roger is tipped to win this upcoming encounter. He is currently ranked third while his opponent comes in at position 47 in the ATP world rankings. But these don’t warrant anyone to question the Australian’s potential ahead of his much-anticipated rematch with Federer.
On his part, the 30-year-old is aiming to upset Federer just like it was in the 2018 US Open. The Queenslander assured his friends, family, and coaching team that he would give the match his best. Regardless of the outcome at the end of the game, all that Millman aspires to do is to display a spirited fight.
Still, the prediction is still Federer in 3 sets.
Federer at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2020
Federer at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2020
Ranked no.3, the Swiss has a 2-0 win-loss record in 2020. Roger is now playing at the Australian Open where he toppled Steve Johnson 6-3 6-2 6-2 and Filip Krajinovic 6-1 6-4 6-1.
Roger Federer will take on Millman in the 3rd round. The head to head is 2-1 for Federer.
The last time that they fought against each other, Federer won 7-61 6-3 in the 1st round in Halle (Noventi Open) in June 2019.
Roger won 103 titles in his career: 47 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 21 on indoor courts, 5 on carpet courts and 19 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Millman at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2020
Now the world no.47, John has a 6-1 win-loss record in 2020. John is competing at the Australian Open where he beat Ugo Humbert 7-63 6-3 1-6 7-5 and Hubert Hurkacz 6-4 7-5 6-3.
John Millman will take on Federer in the 3rd round. The head to head is 2-1 for Federer.
The last time that they locked horns, Federer won 7-61 6-3 in the 1st round in Halle (Noventi Open) in June 2019.
Roger Federer and John Millman played each other 3 times. The head to head is 2-1 for Federer.
The last time that they competed against each other, Roger Federer won 7-61 6-3 in the 1st round in Halle (Noventi Open) in June 2019.
