John Millman facts for kids
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Millman at the 2019 Wimbledon
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| Country (sports) |  Australia |
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| Residence | Brisbane, Australia |
| Born | 14 June 1989 Brisbane, Australia |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 2006 |
| Retired | January 2024 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$5,472,109 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 121–149 (44.81%) (Grand Slam, ATP Tour level, and Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 33 (15 October 2018) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2016, 2020) |
| French Open | 1R (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2016, 2019) |
| US Open | QF (2018) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 2R (2016, 2021) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 17–42 (28.81%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 165 (11 June 2018) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2021) |
| French Open | 2R (2018) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2018, 2021) |
| US Open | 2R (2017, 2021) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 1R (2021) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2016) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | SF (2017) |
John H. Millman (born June 14, 1989) is an Australian former professional tennis player. He won one major title on the ATP Tour, which is the highest level of men's professional tennis. This was the 2020 Astana Open. He reached his highest ever singles ranking of world No. 33 in October 2018.
Some of his other big achievements include reaching the quarterfinals of the 2018 US Open. During that tournament, he famously beat then-world No. 2 Roger Federer. He also made it to the finals of the 2019 Japan Open and the 2018 Hungarian Open. Millman also won twelve titles on the ATP Challenger Tour, which is a step below the main ATP Tour.
John Millman played for Australia many times. He represented his country in important team events like the Davis Cup and ATP Cup. He also played in two Summer Olympics. Millman officially retired from tennis after the 2024 Australian Open in January 2024.
About John Millman
Early Life and Interests
John Millman was born in Brisbane, Australia. He grew up in a large family with four sisters, being the second youngest of five children. He went to Brisbane Grammar School and then the Anglican Church Grammar School. Outside of tennis, John enjoys soccer and is a big fan of Liverpool F.C., a team that plays in the English Premier League.
In January 2019, Millman received the OLY post-nominal title. This special title is given to athletes who have competed in the Olympic Games. After his tennis career, Millman became a tennis commentator for Australian sports channels.
Junior Tennis Career
Millman started playing in junior tennis tournaments when he was 15 years old in 2004. He reached the quarterfinals in his very first event in Darwin. His first junior Grand Slam appearance was at the 2006 Australian Open.
He won his first junior tournament in June 2006 in New Caledonia. He then won two more tournaments in a row in Fiji and New Zealand. His last junior tournament was the 2007 Australian Open.
Professional Tennis Journey
Starting Out: 2008–2012
John Millman became a professional tennis player in 2008. He won his first "Futures" tournament in Australia. Futures tournaments are entry-level professional events. He also reached the finals of other Futures events. In 2009, he improved his ranking a lot, moving from outside the top 1,000 to the top 300. This was helped by reaching the semi-finals of a "Challenger" tournament in Burnie, Tasmania. Challenger tournaments are a step up from Futures events.
In 2009, Millman had a back injury while training with the Australian junior Davis Cup team. Despite this, he kept working hard. In 2010, he played in his hometown tournament, the 2010 Brisbane International, after getting a special entry called a wildcard. He won his first Challenger title in Sacramento in October 2010.
In 2011, he faced another challenge when he injured his shoulder. He continued to play for a while but eventually took a break from tennis until 2012 to recover. By the end of 2012, his ranking was World No. 199.
Breaking Through: 2013–2015
In 2013, Millman had a great start at the 2013 Brisbane International. He won his first ever match on the main ATP Tour against Tatsuma Ito. He then played against the famous player Andy Murray and had a very close match, losing in three sets.
After this impressive performance, his loyal fans were nicknamed 'Millminions' by a sports writer. This name became popular in the Australian tennis community. He also played in his first main draw at the 2013 Australian Open as a wildcard. He won two more Challenger titles in 2013.
However, in May 2013, he had to stop playing due to a shoulder injury again. He didn't play for almost a year. He returned in April 2014 and slowly started to climb back up the rankings. By November 2014, he won two more Challenger titles.
In 2015, Millman almost caused a big upset at the 2015 Brisbane International. He was leading against the legendary Roger Federer before eventually losing. He qualified for Wimbledon for the first time, which meant he earned his spot in a Grand Slam main draw. He beat a seeded player, Tommy Robredo, before losing in a close match. This result helped him enter the top 100 players in the world for the first time in July 2015. He finished 2015 ranked World No. 92.
Major Milestones: 2016–2020
In 2016, Millman reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time at the 2016 Australian Open. He also made history at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He won his first-round match without losing a single game (6–0, 6–0), which was the first time this had ever happened in Olympic tennis history.
In 2017, injuries continued to affect his season, especially a hip injury that kept him out for five months. Despite this, he made his Davis Cup debut for Australia and reached the third round of the US Open.
2018 was a huge year for Millman. He reached his first ever ATP Tour final at the Hungarian Open in April. In September, he achieved a massive upset at the US Open. He defeated the second seed, Roger Federer, in a thrilling four-set match. This was his first win against a top-10 player and took him to his first Grand Slam quarterfinal. He reached his career-high ranking of World No. 33 in October 2018.
In 2019, Millman reached his second ATP Tour final at the Japan Open, where he played against Novak Djokovic. He finished the year ranked World No. 48.
In 2020, Millman had another memorable match against Roger Federer at the Australian Open. It was a very close five-set match, but Millman narrowly lost. Later that year, in November 2020, he won his first and only ATP Tour title at the 2020 Astana Open. He ended 2020 ranked World No. 38.
Later Career and Retirement: 2021–2024
In 2021, Millman represented Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics (which were held in 2021 due to the pandemic). He played in both singles and doubles.
In October 2023, John Millman announced that he would retire from professional tennis after the Australian summer of tennis in 2024. He played his last singles match when he tried to qualify for the 2024 Australian Open on January 11, 2024. His very last professional match was in doubles at the same tournament on January 19, 2024, where he played with Edward Winter.
Fan Support
John Millman has always had a strong connection with his fans. In 2012, he shared that the support he received when he was injured and thinking about quitting tennis in 2011 motivated him to keep playing. When he played in his hometown tournament, the 2013 Brisbane International, he received huge support at every match. His supporters even became well-known among other players.
Millman is famous for thanking his fans after each match. He often hands out drinks from the fridge to them. After his match against Andy Murray, the hashtag '#Millman' became a worldwide trend on Twitter for several hours.
The 'Millmania' Phenomenon
After John Millman's first big win at the 2013 Brisbane International, a journalist from the Brisbane Times newspaper created the term 'Millmania'. This term was used to describe his sudden popularity and success. Other newspapers, like The Sydney Morning Herald, also started using 'Millmania' to talk about his exciting performances.
National Representation
Davis Cup
John Millman played for Australia in the Davis Cup, an international team tennis competition. He played in the semi-finals in 2017 and the quarterfinals in 2019. He won 3 out of 6 matches he played in the Davis Cup.
ATP Cup
Millman also represented Australia in the ATP Cup, another team competition. He played in 2020 and 2021. He won 3 out of 4 matches in the ATP Cup.
Record Against Top Players
John Millman had a record of 1 win and 22 losses against players who were ranked in the top 10 at the time they played. His most famous win was against Roger Federer at the 2018 US Open.
| # | Player | Rank | Event | Surface | Rd | Score | JMR |
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| 2018 | |||||||
| 1. |  Roger Federer |
2 | US Open, United States | Hard | 4R | 3–6, 7–5, 7–6(9–7), 7–6(7–3) | 55 |
Images for kids
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Millman at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships
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Millman applauding his fans after a match at the 2013 Brisbane International.
See also
In Spanish: John Millman para niños
