NEW YORK — Roger Federer will not increase his men’s record of 20 Grand Slam titles at this year’s US Open.
The second-seeded Federer unraveled after winning the first set against John Millman to allow the Australian to record his first career victory over a top-10 player with a 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (3) fourth-round win. Millman failed in his previous 10 career attempts against top-10 opponents.
"I just thought it was very hot tonight and was just one of those nights where I guess I felt I couldn't get air,” Federer said. “There was no circulation. For some reason, I just struggled with the conditions tonight. It was one of the first times it happened to me.
“It was uncomfortable and kept sweating, sweating as the match went on. When you feel like that, everything is off.”
This is the first time that the 29-year-old Millman’s ever reached a Grand Slam fourth-round. The Brisbane native has yet to win a tour-level title, which was in stark contrast to Federer with 98 career titles to his credit.
“I’m probably in a little bit of disbelief,” Millman told the crowd after scoring the shocking victory. “I have so much respect for Roger. Obviously, today his game was not at his best, but I’ll take it.”
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