SOMEONE, somewhere, is almost certainly in a deeply catatonic state of disbelief after John Millman’s boilover win over Roger Federer in the fourth round of the US Open. Ignoring the age-old adage that there is no such thing as a sure thing, one punter opted to plunge $35,000 on Federer to beat Millman before the match at the anaemic odds of $1.02 in the hope of winning the princely sum of $700. BIG MISTAKE! As we now know, Millman triumphed 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (7-3) to complete one of the greatest upsets of all-time against the tennis legend and send the aformentioned punter crying into his beer — if he can now afford to stump up for some post-tennis blues frothys. Federer, the world’s No. 2 seed, defeated Nick Kyrgios in straight sets, to advance to this point, but had trouble against a confident, attacking Millman. Get ready for cricket like never before. FREE Sport HD + Entertainment until the first 4K cricket ball as part of 3 months free on a 12 month plan. SIGN UP TODAY. T&Cs apply. Though the Swiss star’s serve was off, and he didn’t appear to be in his usual form, Millman took advantage, playing on the front foot and swinging with ambition. The win marks the first time the 29-year-old Millman has defeated a top-10 opponent, entering this match in New York City with an 0-10 record. He’ll move on to face world No. 6 seed, Novak Djokovic, in the quarterfinals with the match set for Thursday. Betting organisations are now taking notice of Millman’s chances, with Sportsbet cutting his odds of winning the title from a huge $501 before the tournament began to $67 now. Millman was a massive underdog at $19 to defeat Federer, but one prescient punter placed a $500 wager on him at those long odds. Meanwhile, another punter stands to win $15,050 with Sports Bet following a $50 wager at odds of $301 should Millman go all the way. Millman is $11.50 to defeat Noval Djokovic ($1.05) in his quarter final match. “Australia has a new tennis star to shout about and here’s to more of the same from Millman. He’s a refreshing change to what we’ve seen from some of our other better known stars of the game,’’ said sportsbet.com.au’s Will Byrne.<doc-sep>Australian John Millman has shown plenty of heart in his fourth-round US Open match against world No.2 Roger Federer, stunning the Swiss maestro in four sets to progress to the quarter-finals where another heavyweight battle looms. The 29-year-old Queenslander, who is currently ranked 55th in the world, was up two sets to one against Federer and prevailed in a gripping fourth-set tie-break to win 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (7-3) in a match that went for more than three-and-a-half hours at New York's Arthur Ashe Stadium. John Millman may not be a huge name in men's tennis, but that could be about to change. Credit:AP It was the unseeded Millman's first win against a top-10 player and the first time Federer, 37, had lost to a player outside the top 50 at the US Open.<doc-sep>Last updated on .From the section Tennis Roger Federer won the US Open title five times in a row between 2004 and 2008 2018 US Open Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 27 August-9 September Coverage: Live radio coverage on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra; live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website Roger Federer has been knocked out of the US Open in the fourth round by world number 55 John Millman. The 37-year-old Swiss had prioritised winning a sixth title at Flushing Meadows but was beaten 3-6 7-5 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (7-3) in three hours 35 minutes. It is the first time Federer has lost to a player ranked outside of the top 50 at the US Open. Australian Millman will play two-time champion Novak Djokovic in his first Grand Slam quarter-final on Wednesday. Millman, 29, is the only unseeded player left in the last eight of the men's draw. "I'm probably in a little bit of disbelief," said Millman. "I have so much respect for Roger and everything he's done for the game. He's been a hero of mine." Second seed Federer, bidding for a record-extending 21st Grand Slam, missed set points in the second and third sets before capitulating in the fourth-set tie-break. Millman had never beaten a top-10 player before but suddenly found himself with five match points against arguably the greatest male player of all-time. After Federer rallied to save two of the them, Millman completed victory at almost 01:00 local time in a humid New York when the out-of-sorts Swiss lumped a forehand long. It was Federer's first defeat in 41 matches at the US Open against a player ranked outside the top 50. Federer, usually so calm and collected, was flustered throughout most of the match as he complained about crowd noise and became unusually vocal during some tense moments. "It was very hot and one of those nights where I felt I couldn't get air," he said. "I just struggled in the conditions and it was one of the first times it has happened to me. "You just keep sweating and lose energy. At some point I was just happy the match was over." Warning signs were clear for Federer After not dropping a set in his opening three matches, Federer looked on his way to another controlled victory when he eased to the opener in 33 minutes. However, the warning signs were clear from the start of the second set. Federer's reliable serve has been the bedrock of his game over the years but an uncharacteristically erratic display allowed Millman to fight back and earn a memorable win. His struggles were shown by him making: 77 unforced errors in the match 10 double faults - his second highest at the US Open and joint third at a Grand Slam 49% of first serves - his second lowest percentage in 98 US Open matches and fifth lowest in 393 Grand Slam matches The world number two produced a contender for one of the ugliest service games of his career, unable to find his timing as he landed just six of his 24 first serves in a 14-minute second game. He somehow managed to hold after fighting off seven break points, before breaking Millman's serve himself to lead 3-2. But, with his first serve percentage down at 31%, Federer still looked uncomfortable. He blew two set points when serving at 5-4 and a double fault at break point gifted Millman the game and the Australian broke again as he won four games in a row to level the match. Willed on by a supportive crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Federer managed to steady his service game in a tight third set and had set point but Millman hit an outrageous 100mph second serve down the middle. The Australian wasted one of his own with a long return as Federer battled to stay in the set, only to take his second chance and leave Federer facing an uphill task. Federer loses belief Federer came back from two sets to one against Russian veteran Mikhail Youzhny at Flushing Meadows last year and briefly looked as though he could do the same when he broke in the sixth game of the fourth set. But he handed the advantage straight back as Millman continued to keep his nerve. Federer's tension was clear in both his game and his demeanour during a stuffy night in New York. The five-time champion was continuing to toil with his groundstrokes, often opting to use drop shots which were frequently punished by Millman. Federer hit 35 dropshots throughout the match - more than he had previously hit in the whole tournament - as he lost belief from the baseline. And, in turn, his increased perspiration and some signs of irritation illustrated how tough he was finding it to turn the match around. A brief rally came when he trailed 30-0 at 5-5, finding his first serve with three in a row to fight back and hold. But back-to-back double faults - his ninth and 10th of the match - gave Millman a 4-1 lead in the tie-breaker which he would not relinquish. Who is John Millman? Millman faced Federer in what was his first Grand Slam fourth round match Struggled throughout his career with injuries and has never won an ATP title Needed shoulder reconstruction in 2013. Slipped to 1,193 in the rankings the following year He needed groin surgery in 2016 when he had just reached a career-best 60th At Wimbledon this year, had to send his father to buy new underwear after he was told his colourful briefs broke the strict all-white rule Reached a career-high ranking of 49 in July 2018 although retired from qualifying in Cincinatti last month with a back injury Bidding to become the first Australian man to win a Grand Slam since Lleyton Hewitt won Wimbledon in 2002 Analysis BBC Sport tennis correspondent Russell Fuller Millman played an outstanding match, and showed great class at its climax with his understated celebration.<doc-sep>Roger Federer SLAMS journalist over Nick Kyrgios incident FREE for news on the biggest players and tournaments SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up forfor news on the biggest players and tournaments When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Roger Federer is bidding for his 21st Grand Slam at the US Open while John Millman competes in his first ever last-16 match at a Major. The pair have faced each other once before, with the Swiss star coming out on top in Brisbane three years ago. If Federer wins the encounter again, it would set up a mouthwatering quarter-final clash against Novak Djokovic. Despite the 37-year-old’s immense form so far at the US Open, Millman is still relishing the challenge that awaits him in the Arthur Ashe Stadium. "I think he's the best that's played the game, in my opinion. I've got a lot of respect for Roger,” Millman said. "Definitely a player I've looked up to throughout my career. But it's like anything. I have never been a fan of playing anyone's reputation. "When you go out on court, I think it's about engaging in a battle. "I will relish the opportunity regardless of my opponent, and really looking forward to making the most of a second week at a Grand Slam." Roger Federer is bidding for his sixth US Open title Roger Federer faces John Millman in the last 16 at the US Open US Open LIVE stream - How to watch Roger Federer vs John Millman The US Open is not available to watch on TV for UK viewers. Amazon Prime Video will bring customers in the UK and Ireland live and exclusive coverage of the US Open, which runs until September 9, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre in New York, including multiple streams from several courts, catch-up highlights and full match replays. This extensive coverage of the Championships will be available to Prime members in the UK and Ireland for no additional cost to their membership and represents the first time a major tennis tournament has been available exclusively on a streaming service. 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Roger Federer was beaten in four sets by John Millman in round four of the US Open Unheralded Australian John Millman pulled off one of the all-time great tennis shocks by defeating Roger Federer to reach the US Open quarter-finals. Millman had been given barely a sniff before the match, with excitement already building for a last-eight clash between Federer and Djokovic. The 29-year-old, who had never previously beaten a top-10 opponent, appeared to have even less chance of winning with Federer a set and a break up and holding two set points, but he somehow clawed his way back to clinch a 3-6 7-5 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (7-3) victory. While Millman produced the performance of his life, Federer gave one of his poorest performances on the big stage, struggling with all parts of his game and making 76 unforced errors. It was the 37-year-old's earliest loss at a slam since the Australian Open in 2015 and the first time he has ever lost to a player ranked outside the top 50 in New York. Federer had struggled with his timing in the early stages of his previous match against Nick Kyrgios before clicking into gear, but against Millman he just could not find his game. His serve, in particular, was way off during the first two sets. In the second game of the second set he faced seven break points and landed only four of 22 first serves but still held. And at a set and 5-4 up with two set points on his own serve, it seemed this would simply be a case of Federer grinding out a relatively straightforward victory. But the two set points came and went and a double fault gave Millman the break back. Two games later, Federer was facing set point against him, and he blazed a backhand long. Federer, renowned as the man who never sweats, was perspiring heavily and it was not entirely down to the extreme humidity. Millman, ranked 55, could not be less like his compatriot Kyrgios. A universally popular player who has built a successful career, despite several serious injury setbacks, on never giving an inch. And, as Federer continued to struggle, the Australian's confidence grew. Had the 20-time Grand Slam champion's serve not improved, he might have lost the third set before the tie-break. Millman cursed himself for missing one set point but threw everything into a series of forehands to bring up a second and forced Federer into another error. The crowd on Arthur Ashe, who were overwhelmingly behind the Swiss, could not believe what they were seeing. Federer had so little confidence in his groundstrokes he was playing drop shots nearly every point, with mixed success. A chink of light arrived with a break for 4-2 only for more mistakes to hand it straight back. Successive double faults put him firmly on the back foot in the tie-break and there was no way back. We have every major tennis event covered from all angles via our website skysports.com/tennis. On the move? Head to our app for mobile devices and iPad, or follow our Twitter account @SkySportsTennis to join in the conversation. Tennis is back on Sky Sports screens with the Laver Cup in September while we will also have coverage of the ATP Finals in November with every match live on Sky Sports. But first, we will be across the final major of the year in New York as the US Open right through to the final with live blogs, reports, features and reaction.