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 14 June 1989) is an Australian former professional tennis player. He won one major title on the ATP Tour, the 2020 Astana Open. He reached his highest singles ranking of world No. 33 in October 2018.
Some of his best career moments include reaching the quarterfinals of the 2018 US Open. During that tournament, he famously beat Roger Federer, who was ranked No. 2 in the world. He also reached the finals of the 2019 Japan Open and the 2018 Hungarian Open. Millman also won twelve titles on the ATP Challenger Tour.
John Millman played for Australia many times. He represented his country in events like the Davis Cup and ATP Cup. He also played in two Summer Olympics. Millman stopped playing professional tennis after the 2024 Australian Open.
About John Millman
Early Life and Interests
John Millman was born in Brisbane, Australia. He grew up in a big family with four sisters. He was the second youngest of the five children. For his schooling, he went to Brisbane Grammar School and then the Anglican Church Grammar School.
Outside of tennis, John really enjoys soccer. He is a big fan of Liverpool F.C., a team that plays in the English Premier League. In January 2019, he received the OLY title. This title is given to athletes who have competed in the Olympic Games.
Starting His Tennis Journey
Millman began playing in junior tennis tournaments in 2004. He was 15 years old when he played his first event in Darwin. He reached the quarterfinals in that tournament. His first junior Grand Slam event was the 2006 Australian Open.
He won his first junior tournament in June 2006 in New Caledonia. After that, he won two more tournaments in a row. These were held in Fiji and New Zealand. His last junior tournament was the 2007 Australian Open.
Professional Tennis Career
Early Years (2008–2012)
John Millman became a professional tennis player in 2008. He won his first "Futures" tournament in Australia. He also reached the finals of another tournament in Romania. In 2009, he improved his ranking a lot, moving from outside the top 1,000 to the top 300.
However, he injured his back while training that year. In 2010, he played in the Brisbane International in his hometown. He won his first "Challenger" title in Sacramento in October 2010.
In 2011, Millman injured his shoulder. He had to stop playing for a while after Wimbledon qualifying. He didn't play again until 2012. He finished 2012 ranked World No. 199.
Moving Up and Dealing with Injuries (2013–2015)
In 2013, Millman played well at the 2013 Brisbane International. He won his first ever ATP match there. He then played against World No. 3 Andy Murray and almost won. This strong performance earned him a spot in the main draw of the 2013 Australian Open.
After his good start, fans began calling themselves 'Millminions'. This showed how much support he had. He won two more Challenger titles in 2013. But then, he had to stop playing again due to a shoulder injury in May 2013.
He returned to play in April 2014 after almost a year off. His ranking dropped to 1193. But he worked hard and won two Futures titles in Korea. He also reached two Challenger finals later that year. By November 2014, he won two more Challenger titles.
In 2015, Millman played against Roger Federer at the 2015 Brisbane International. He was leading Federer but eventually lost. He qualified for Wimbledon for the first time. There, he beat the 19th seed Tommy Robredo. This helped him enter the top 100 rankings for the first time in July 2015. He ended 2015 ranked World No. 92.
Big Moments and Olympic Debut (2016)
In 2016, Millman reached the third round of the 2016 Australian Open for the first time. He beat Gilles Müller in a tough five-set match. He also reached the third round of Wimbledon, where he lost to Andy Murray.
Millman played in the Olympics for the first time in 2016. He made history by winning his first match 6–0, 6–0. This was the first time a player won a match without losing a single game in Olympic tennis history. He lost in the second round to Kei Nishikori.
He finished 2016 ranked World No. 84.
More Injuries and Davis Cup (2017)
Millman started 2017 with a hip injury. This kept him from playing for the first five months of the year. He returned to play at the French Open. At Wimbledon, he played against Rafael Nadal and lost.
At the US Open, he played very well. He beat fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios and reached the third round. In September, Millman played for Australia in the Davis Cup for the first time. He ended 2017 ranked World No. 128.
Reaching New Heights (2018)
In 2018, Millman returned to the top 100 rankings. He reached his first ATP final at the Hungarian Open in April. He lost that final.
In September, he had a huge win at the US Open. He beat Roger Federer, who was ranked No. 2 in the world. This was his first win against a top-ten player. It also meant he reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal. He lost in the quarterfinals to Novak Djokovic.
Millman reached his highest ranking of World No. 33 in October 2018. He finished the year ranked World No. 38.
Continuing Success (2019)
In 2019, Millman reached the quarterfinals of the 2019 Sydney International. At Wimbledon, he reached the third round again.
In September, he won another Challenger title in Taiwan. At the Japan Open, Millman reached his second ATP final. He played against Novak Djokovic but lost the match. He ended 2019 ranked World No. 48.
First ATP Title (2020)
Millman started 2020 by reaching the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic. At the Australian Open, he played a very close match against Roger Federer. Many people thought it was one of the best matches of the tournament. Millman almost beat Federer for a second time.
On November 1, 2020, Millman won his first and only ATP Tour title. He won the singles title at the 2020 Astana Open. He beat Adrian Mannarino in the final. He finished 2020 ranked World No. 38.
Later Career and Retirement (2021–2024)
In 2021, Millman played for Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics. He played in both singles and doubles. He reached the quarterfinals of the 2021 Sofia Open. He ended 2021 ranked World No. 72.
In October 2023, Millman was chosen to play for Australia in the 2024 United Cup. On November 9, 2023, he announced that he would retire from professional tennis. His last tournament was the 2024 Australian Open. He played his final professional match in doubles on January 19, 2024.
Fan Support
John Millman has always appreciated his fans. In 2012, he said that the support he got helped him keep playing tennis. At the 2013 Brisbane International, he received a lot of support at every match. His fans even became well-known among other players.
Millman is known for thanking his supporters after each match. He often gives out drinks to his fans. After one match against Andy Murray, the hashtag '#Millman' became popular worldwide on Twitter.
Millmania
After Millman's first win at the 2013 Brisbane International, a journalist named Phil Lutton created the term 'Millmania'. This term described his sudden popularity and success. Other newspapers also started using this term.
See also
- List of Australia Davis Cup team representatives
- Australia Davis Cup team
- Tennis at the 2016 Summer Olympics
- Tennis at the 2020 Summer Olympics
