Millman shocks ailing Korda, makes Eastbourne last 16
John Millman defeated Sebastian Korda 6-3, 7-6 (5) on Monday afternoon. He’ll face the winner of the match between American Frances Tiafoe, the No 7 seed, and Kazakh Alexander Bublik in the next round
Australia’s John Millman in action during his qualifying match against Britain’s Liam Broady (AI/Reuters/Panoramic)
Australian qualifier John Millman moved into the last 16 of the Rothesay International Eastbourne by defeating American Sebastian Korda 6-3, 7-6 (5) on Monday.
Millman, ranked No 86, will play the winner of the match between American Frances Tiafoe, the No 7 seed, and Kazakh Alexander Bublik next.
Korda later announced on social media that he would be withdrawing from Wimbledon due to shin splints. His place in the draw will be taken by a lucky loser.
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